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

[Randi]

Aww, poor little thing wants his mommy. Since he's so friendly, maybe he has an owner nearby - I do hope so, and that they'll come forward. If not, taking him to your vet to be checked, is a good idea, and perhaps he can help find a family for him.

Thanks for helping this cutie!

Best of luck, and kisses to "Blackie"

[orangemm]

What a little sweetie pie! He sounds piteous, poor thing. Reminds me of my RB Mikey, who I fell for in a pet shop. He cried and cried and of course I had to have him.

He's lucky to have you! Please keep us posted as to how he's doing...bless you for taking him in.

[Moesha]

We got back from the vet with the good news that his combo test was negative. I took a fecal sample in since there was blood in it this morning. Then on the way there he gave another very loose sample in the carrier, again with blood. The float test showed he has "every kind of worm". Of course he also is covered in fleas and has earmites. Lots of little critters like living on him! We got medicine for all those and he got his first set of shots. They thought he was too young for a rabies shot. You would not believe how friendly this cat is. I don't think he has a home around here. And even if he did, after seeing all the things he is infested with, I'd be afraid to let him go back there. Even the vet said he looks like an Egyptian Mau kitty with his very angulared features and long lines. Not that he is that, but that's what he resembles. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know what happened. He has to be isolated for another day or two to make sure none of the "hangers on" transfer to my kids. I did not need this at all, but how can you turn away a helpless creature. He really needs someone to love him forever.

[jazzcat]

OMG, what a sweetheart!!! He reminds of me Jazz when we first adopted her. I think she was around 12 weeks old.

Sounds like this little guy is on his own but I think it's interesting he's so friendly and loving. I'd think he's definitely been around people, guess they just didn't take care of him. Poor little guy.

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

[Moesha]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[momtomany]

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.