Desperate for advice. Found teenage cat. New mom posts #41!!

**Moesha** · 09-06-2008, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by jazzcat

Bless you for taking him in. So are you planning to foster him till you can find a home?

I don't know what other choice I have. He's in the bathroom for another 2 days. Then I don't know what to do. Aroara will tear him up. She hissed at me when I got back from the vet as soon as she smelled him on my hands. I'm going to take pictures to the vet's office. He told me to post fliers there. I wish I could post a video there of how super friendly and personable he is.

**jazzcat** · 09-06-2008, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Moesha

I don't know what other choice I have. He's in the bathroom for another 2 days. Then I don't know what to do. Aroara will tear him up. She hissed at me when I got back from the vet as soon as she smelled him on my hands. I'm going to take pictures to the vet's office. He told me to post fliers there. I wish I could post a video there of how super friendly and personable he is.

Could you post the link (web address) to your video of him on the flier? That way if people wanted to go home and "look" at him they could? Don't know how well that would work but maybe some people would check it out.

Too bad Aroara isn't more accepting and that you can't keep him but I understand. Will she tolerate him being fostered for a while?

**Catty1** · 09-06-2008, 11:56 AM

Aroara! Little girl, please be patient. Mommy hasn't abandoned you - there is a lonely baby kitty who needs love and a home!

You are mom's special baby and that will never change.

**Moesha** · 09-06-2008, 11:58 AM

At the moment I'm taking care of 9 other kitties and a dog. I cannot afford the vet care for any more animals. This morning's bill was $99.50, but they gave me a $15 discount. I just don't have it in my budget to care for another animal on a regular basis. I'll do what I can for him right now though. He is such a sweetheart that he really deserves to have a family that will love him and let him love them in return. I think I'll put the address to a video or two on those little strips of paper that you can tear off and take with you.
I forgot to mention that he is 4 pounds.

**Taz_Zoee** · 09-06-2008, 12:10 PM

I thought he looked about the same size as Paizly. She is 4.3 lbs. And she just got her last round of shots along with rabies this past Tuesday. And she is scheduled for her spay on the 18th.
Just because they are the same size doesn't mean they are the same age, but they're probably close. Paizly is approximately 4 months old. But I think she is small. She only gained .3 lbs in 4 weeks, and she eats a lot!

I hope you can find this lovie kitty a home. He seems like he really wants one.

**Laura's Babies** · 09-06-2008, 12:31 PM

That baby is just adoreable and really needing someone to love him.Please be careful who you turn him over to. He would be a velcro baby to the right humans and be very faithful. I love his little voice, it is so sweet. Wish I could take on another one but that is impossiable..

**cassiesmom** · 09-06-2008, 02:38 PM

Bless you for taking him in, Moesha! If you want help w/ his vet bills, please say the word.

**Moesha** · 09-06-2008, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by cassiesmom

Bless you for taking him in, Moesha! If you want help w/ his vet bills, please say the word.

I thank you for the offer, but I can cover it. I just need to find him a permanent home because I can't add another animal to the regular routine of vet trips and monthly doses of medicine. There are a couple of local programs that I've seen posting fliers that have funds to help with spaying and neutering animals. I'm going to check into getting some assistance with that for Gary, I'm almost at the point where I think I can grab him, and for this new kitty. Thanks again though! I do appreciate it.

**momtomany** · 09-06-2008, 03:14 PM

Bless you for taking him in. He sounds wonderful and just needs loving and will give it back. Please be careful, though, because folks are looking for black cats for not very nice things at Halloween. I wouldn't mind contributing some money towards you fostering him until a good safe home could be found. He seems like such a sweety.

**catmandu** · 09-06-2008, 04:29 PM

I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH MOESHA, AS I PUT FOOD OUT FOR THE PORCH CATS AND ITS ALWAYS GONE BEFORE LONG.
AND THE SAD THING IS THAT THE ANIMAL WELFARE IS FULL, AND TO GO WITH ANIMAL CONTROL MEANS ALMOST CERTAIN DEATH AS THEY ARE SO FILLED UP WITH STRAY CATS.

I WONDER IF TRAPPING THEM IS BETTER AS AT LEAST THAT WILL STOP UNWANTED KITTENS.
AND NOW EBONY TUBSTER IS NOT COMING AROUND, AND I WONDER IF HE WILL BE LIKE SOME MANY PORCH CATS , A MEMORY OF A CAT WHO USED TO COME AROUND.
YOU HAVE A GOOD HEART , AND I KNOW THAT YOU WILL DO THE BEST THAT YOU CAN.
GOD BLESS YOU FOR CARING!!!

**Moesha** · 09-06-2008, 06:41 PM

Here are a few pictures of the little guy. (He has no name because I'm not getting attached and have to keep him.)

It is almost impossible to get a picture of him by oneself. He's always following you and you can't get a decent angle. I had to have assistance to get these. Notice his feet are always going. He's purring and pawing constantly and can't get you to rub his head enough. Even while she's hold him he's trying to get scrubbies.

Here he is before his trip to the vet. I have to use this size carrier for Morgan. He doesn't fit in anything smaller. This little guy could live in it!

**columbine** · 09-06-2008, 07:18 PM

Oh! He's SO beautiful, with those luxurious whiskers and those great big ears! I love his long aristocratic nose, and that wonderful tail. I'm sure anyone who meets him will fall for him. It's certainly true that you have to be especially careful finding homes for black kitties this time of year, but once the right person meets him, he'll have his lovely tail wrapped right around their heart.

Love, Columbine

**momtomany** · 09-06-2008, 07:25 PM

Oh he is the spitting image of my Alex who got killed last week. Alex also talked alot and was so sweet and loving. You know sometimes we don't pick the kitties, they pick us.

**Catty1** · 09-06-2008, 08:35 PM

Beautiful boy! LOOK at those happy toes and endless head bumps!

momtomany...I apologize for asking, as you lost your beloved Alex so so recently...but might you consider this little guy if transport could be arranged?

Again, I apologize for speaking out of turn and hurting you...it was just a thought.

**Medusa** · 09-07-2008, 07:39 AM

Oh goodness, he's adorable! Hard to resist those eyes. I sure hope this situation is resolved for you soon, Moesha. It's so wonderful of you to take him in and care for him. Be aware, though, that the Halloween season is upon us and sick minded people are wanting black cats now for awful things. The Humane Society here won't allow black cats to be adopted during Sept.-Oct. until Halloween has passed and still there's almost always a newspaper article about bad things that people did to a black cat. I don't want to be a downer because this is a happy thread but just want to alert you to what can happen. Mega prayers going up that all will be well and that this darling will be adopted to a permanent, kind, loving home right quickly.