BraveHeart's wonderful adventure.

[jenluckenbach]

Most of you know BraveHeart. I have been working to get him healthy and adoptable. Since we now know that this may never happen, plans have changed.

Up until now he has been occupying his own foster room. He had been here since Jan 28th. His first roomies were the kittens Kimba and Libra. When they were adopted he bunked with Scarlet. Scarlet is currently at the Petsmart adoption center, leaving BraveHeart alone in his room. This gave me the opportunity to observe what he eats, when I can't watch him. But I worry that he is lonely, sometimes.

I have been very afraid that other cats might hurt him, even accidentally, considering his fragile state. But I decided he needs to be more a part of THIS family (since he may never become well enough to find another family).

So, when I got home from work early today, I brought him downstairs with me. He had the time of his life!!! he was more active then I have ever seen him. He wanted to investigate everything.

His first look at the 2nd floor hall.


"Hmmmm. Not a bad place".


He walked up and down the stairs visiting all the rooms.

He checked out some of the good sleeping spots.


He checked out the best perches for watching the world go by.


He looked for Mama. "OH! There you are!"


He talked with some of the natives.


He even played with a TOY!!! (One of Gary's famouse Canadian catnip mice!) Sorry, no photo.

He really worked up an appetite.

I am not going to allow free roam ALL the time, as I still want to monitor his food intake and I don't want any mishaps when I am not home.....but he will have much more freedom now and I hope it perks up his spirits.

This is the begining of a new era. Welcome home, Braveheart.

[Catty1]

LES!

Welcome home, sweet BraveHeart!

Oh Jen - maybe more company and working up an appetite will do him more good than anyone can imagine! PT Prayers that this can happen.

I love the pics...he looks so comfy!

Did his front legs get shaved? Or are they a bit on the bony side? Maybe it's because all the rest of him is so fluffy that they look thin. :-)

Please give him a good cuddle and scritchies for me.

[Scooter's Mom]

I just love Braveheart. He's got a very special spot in my heart.
You're doing amazing things with him!

[phesina]

Ohhhh, I'm practically in tears. How LOVELY! Welcome home indeed, dear Braveheart!

Thank you, Jen.

[Freedom]

Oooh it DOES look like a wonderful adventure! Seems like the other cats were tolerant, maybe even accepting? Goodness.

I hadn't realized his living situation, thanks for recapping that as the introduction. Yes, having some company seems like it was good for him!

I laughed at "Looking for mama; Oh there you are!" Yup, right behind the flashy box, just look for that thing, he he.

Thanks Jen, there you are again, looking out for a cat's bests interests and what is the best thing to do for him. Braveheart, so many are routing for you!

[catmandu]

The Found Cats And I Are Delighted That Brave Herat Likes Our Catnip Toys , And We Will See If We Can Find One With His Name On It.
Thats Great That Your Cats Are Making Him Welcome, Thier Love And Bonding May Help Bravehearts Morale, And Friendship And Love Are Strong Medicines.

[jenluckenbach]

Did his front legs get shaved? Or are they a bit on the bony side? Maybe it's because all the rest of him is so fluffy that they look thin. :-)

BraveHeart (unfortunately) is not much more than fur over a bony skeleton.

Soon after he arrived here, I groomed him. I shaved very close under his chin, where he got the messiest from syringe feeding, and also his wonderful FULL mane. A true shame, but a necessity to keep him clean and sanitary. I clipped all his body's fur to a managable length, which prevents him from LOOKING like the skeleton he is while still making upkeep managable. But the front legs needed to be shaved very closely to get rid of some matting, hence the reason they look so much shorter.

So he sports his own special 'do.

[jennielynn1970]

I LOVE those pics!!! I am so happy he is doing well and that he is being so adventurous! Yay!!!

[columbine]

Welcome home, sweet BraveHeart! Friends do a body a world of good.

Love, Columbine

[momtomany]

Braveheart, how wonderful to hear you went exploring and worked up a hunger!! Maybe this is the spark needed. You are a handsome doll

[Laura's Babies]

Major LES!! This may be just what he needs! Seeing life is worth living and FRIENDS!!!!! Having him feel like he is a part of something (like a family again) could make all the differance in the world to him. This renews my hope that he was interested enough to explore and play. Gosh! I LOVE that boy! Braveheart has sure stolen my heart.

♥♥♥♥I LOVE YOU BRAVEHEART!!♥♥♥♥

[catfamily]

I was truly hoping he'd stay with you.
I think he loves being around other kittys.
If i lived nearby i'd pick him right up.
I really love this guy.I really would love to have him on my pillow with me every night.
I usually have 1 sick(kidney or heart,thyroid) or old cat at home ,that needs me constantly,and right now all my cats are healthy and young.
So i miss having my 1 to be my special care kitty.
i hope he stays well.and i think he'll be much better now with all the other kittys around him.
your such an Angel Jen.

[orangemm]

Looks like socializing is good for Mr. B.! And, anything to boost that appetite is surely a good thing. He does have skinny legs, though............ . (that's ok, my husband has skinny legs, too)

[ChrisH]

Playing and getting an appetite, that is so wonderful!

Thanks Jen, there you are again, looking out for a cat's bests interests and what is the best thing to do for him.

So true, such a special lady.

Prayers continuing.

[kb2yjx]

First time seeing this thread!!! This is the very best medicine for BraveHeart!!! Now, dear boy, continue to eat and hold the line with the kidneys!!!! I know this makes you feel good Jen!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!