Another cat I am helping... PICS ADDED!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Last night me and hubby went to dinner after he got off work late. While entering the restaurant, I saw the cooks out back talking to a cute orange and white kitty. We went in to eat, and while leaving, I saw her again. I got out kitty food and she came running. It is very clear she was dumped there.

I reached down to pet her and immediately got sick to my stomach. You could feel every single bone on her back. I looked closer ( it was DARK behind the restaurant!) and I could see all of the bones on her head too. I felt so bad for her.

Anyways, since my husband was with me, and was complaining and in a nasty mood to begin with, I had to leave her. I did check to see with my cell phone if she was a she or he! On the way home I kept begging Rickie to let me take her, but he would not budge.

SO- I posted an add, and found 2 people willing to take her. One here in my hometown, and the other in Mass.

The one from Mass said she will pay for her to go to the vet, the health cert. to fly, and the plane ticket to get her there.
I will pay the vet and buy her the cage(it is only fair for me to pay that part). This woman and I have been in contact before, and she does rescue..

The other lady said that she could take her, fatten her up and vet her, and rehome her... OR if not, just adopt her herself.

I just need to talk to them both over the phone, to see what is best.

Anyways, I just need prayers that when I go back today she is still there, and I can get her a loving new home, with someone who WONT throw her out like garbage.

And RANT- To the scumbags who left her in that horrible neighborhood, and busy intersection- May you rot for what you did to her.

[Pam]

Oh I hope that she will still be there and you can help her. It could even be that she escaped from a loving home and has been on her own looking for scraps to stay alive since she allowed you to pet her. Where I work we are near a couple of restaurants. In the past I used to see literally a dozen or more kitties out by the dumpsters. They were 100% feral and would run at the sight of me. I assume they were eating restaurant leftovers and many times cringed at the thought that they might go in the dumpster when it was trash day. I don't even want to think too much about that.

[moosmom]

Great job Katie!!! She's on her way to a wonderful life, thanks to you.

[catmandu]

THE PET ANGEL SEARCH AND RESCUE SQUAD HAVE GONE TO LOOK FOR TAHT POOR LITTLE STRAY, AND TELL HER THAT HELP IS ON THE WAY, AND IF SHE STAYS PUT THAT RTTHERE WILL BE A FURREVER HOME.
WE PRAY THAT OUR ANGELS CAN FIND HER IN TIME.
BLESS YOU FOR HELPING THE HELPLESS

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is so sad. I sure hope that you'll be able to find her again so she can have another chance at a good life. Good luck.

[Catty1]

I wonder if she might be to thin and ill to fly? Although the lady in Mass said she would pay for the checkup.

I wonder if the lady in your town could foster her while she is being vetted and fattened up, with the Mass lady paying for it - unless the local lady decides to keep her. A bit of a tough call. I would hope the local lady would involve the vet in kitty's care!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I have not talked to the lady in Mass, but I do think it best to adopt her locally. The flight would have to be a last resort.

I picked her up about 2 hours ago. She is in a cage in my spare room. She is VERY HISSY AND SNAPPY, because she is scared, and scared of the other kitties. She can smell them in that room, and it is freaking her out. Now I am worried to send her to any home if she does not like other cats.

I will add pictures soon.

[Catty1]

I think once she starts feeling better physically, she will settle down. She's young enough to adapt.

Does the local lady have other cats?

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I could not get any pictures of how tiny her belly is. I have a video I am going to download.

[Catty1]

She is just beautiful! What a sweet face.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

She is already doing a little better. She is laying in her bed and purring, wanting me to pet her..


The local lady has 8 dogs (4 chihuahuas) birds, a frog, bunnies and 3 rescued kitties. So I dont know what to do. But she will get her fixed, keep her indoors, and keep her no matter what. I just dont know what to do...

[Catty1]

Find out how she is going to introduce the new kitty to the household. And do the dogs get along with the kitties, or are they kept separate?

AND keep on looking for another person, just in case.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

There is a local independent rescue that will take her. BUT I have come to distrust ANY ONE PERSON who does private rescue. Personal reasons....

[Pam]

What a pretty girl! Did you have to trap her in order to get her or did she allow you to pick her up? No matter where she winds up you have saved her from a possible death sentence living on the street. Nice job - we are all proud of you! Our hero(ine!) I will stay tuned!

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Pam, I had a long "chat" with God on the way... I asked him to show me that I am doing the right thing by continuing to rescue cats, even though I am completely overwhelmed right now... And to please make this an easy rescue.

I drove up to the restaurant, pulled in back where the dumpsters are, and she was standing in front of them. Just like she was waiting for me to come back. I called her to my truck, she ran over, I picked her up, plopped her into the carrier with a can of cat food, and we came home. It has been raining with severe thunderstorms all day long, so when it cleared up I went to get her. It was about 12:30 am when I got her.

I sure hope she has a happy life. And that I can make a decision soon. I get attached very quickly... And I know that cats do too. I just can not afford more vet bills every year. With the 15 cats, 2 dogs, and the ferals, It is really a HUGE hit in the pocketbook come shot and exam time!

Please pray for her. And that she does good with other kitties!

Love, Katie and kitties

PS- I named her Honey. And I know she does not look that skinny in the pictures, but she is.. She always sits compacted, so you cant tell...