Sigh. Look what just found me. *Update 11/8* post #58

[Medusa]

My goodness, you moved quickly!

He is quite handsome! Best wishes, dear boy.

Well, I just happened to hit the jackpot this time. He couldn't be in better hands, believe me.

[jenluckenbach]

Good work!! He is quite a cutie!

[Medusa]

I went out to the garage and spent a little more time w/him. He let me brush him and clip his front claws which were like hypodermic needles. Upon closer inspection I noticed that his whiskers on the left side are broken off and his fur was a little crusty as though he may have been in a fight, I don't know. He hopped on my lap immediately and fell asleep. Now he's out there crying. Poor boy misses the attention now.

[cassiesmom]

Yay, that sounds like a great arrangement!

His purr is identical to Puddy's

Awwww... maybe she sent him? I hope he can stay if it works out that way.

[kimlovescats]

Awwww, a widdle orangie!!!! THANK YOU so much for taking him in ... and getting him all fixed up! (((HUGS)))

[carole]

Aww Mary he is adorable, i am so glad he came by your house, he is a very smart kitty indeed, or is there that sign above your house that only kitties can see, like at my house, that say's welcome with open arms lol, I am so happy he will be so well taken care of by your rescue friends, good luck in finding him his permanent home.

[Taz_Zoee]

Aww, he is adorable. And looks like such a lover. I hope if he does have a family that they can be reunited. And if not, I hope he gets a wonderful furrever home.
Thank you for saving him from the cat kicker next door. (I loved what Jennie said about having him weeny whacked too, LOL!)

[Emeraldgreen]

How wonderful that he found you!! I'm so glad that he is safe from your neighbour. Maybe he was all talk but it's not worth risking. What a relief that the rescue org you contacted will take care of all the expenses for getting him neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.
I hope he finds a good home but if he has to come back to your place at some point after he recovers, will your garage be available then?
That is neat that he has the same double toned purr as Puddy. Hmmm...
Keep us posted on Mr. Orangey Pants!

[Medusa]

How wonderful that he found you!! I'm so glad that he is safe from your neighbour. Maybe he was all talk but it's not worth risking. What a relief that the rescue org you contacted will take care of all the expenses for getting him neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.
I hope he finds a good home but if he has to come back to your place at some point after he recovers, will your garage be available then?
That is neat that he has the same double toned purr as Puddy. Hmmm...
Keep us posted on Mr. Orangey Pants!

I don't think my neighbor is all talk. He told me once before that he hates cats but he didn't say anything about kicking them until this time. I believe him. My garage should be available by the time Buddy gets taken care of. I put the space heater out there last night. He didn't seem to want to go in the shelter that I had prepared for him; he stayed on the blanket that I sat on that I put on my garage door step. He's such a little love nugget, you just have no idea.

[cassiesmom]

[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]]for Medusa

[kimlovescats]

I am so very sorry! My vet ALWAYS recommends euthanasia with a positive test result. Trust me, once a kitty becomes symptomatic with feline leukemia, it's not pretty. Try to find comfort in knowing that you prevented him from ever knowing the suffering of his illness. He came inside, loved you and yours, then went to sleep! No pain, no suffering!

((((((((HUGS)))))))))

[rg_girlca]

Oh Mary, I am just seeing this thread now and I am so saddened by the outcome. Buddy was such an adorable cat.
Please don't second guess what you think might have happened to him, as you know cats with Feline Leukemia, look very healthy and can live for years with this disease. Personally, I agree with the others that say you made the right choice for him.

Kimlovescats said it best: " Try to find comfort in knowing that you prevented him from ever knowing the suffering of his illness. He came inside, loved you and yours, then went to sleep! No pain, no suffering!"

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}