Looks like I'm a Foster Mom

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
How big is Eduardo? Don thought he looked rather large in the photo. (I.E. could Edwina beat him up or would he beat up Edwina?)

OMG, Sara! That would be sooo wonderful if you could take him. He's 11 lbs right now. He seems to be big boned, and will probably gain some weight once he is fed on a regular basis, but somehow I get the feeling that Edwina would put him in his place within the first few hours, and that will be the end of that. He seems to be real meek, but that could be because he is still scared. He has been hiding under the drafting table all morning. I finally coaxed him out for a little bit while my boss was here (first time my boss has seen him other than hiding). Eduardo warmed up to me, and when my boss knelt down, Eddie rubbed all over him, but as soon as my boss stood up, poor Eddie ran back under the table - scared. It's amazing to me that he survived on the streets at all. Everytime he is out, he slinks real low like he's ready to run everytime he hears a loud noise. And the noises are all street noises, which you would think he'd be familiar with.

I did send the Red Door people an email, haven't heard back from them yet. I've heard from Another Chance Pet Rescue - Elmhurst, Felines, Inc. - Chicago, Harmony House for Cats - Chicago, and Wright Way Rescue - Chicago. I do understand that most of the rescue orgs are inundated with unwanted pets so I'm not surprised I haven't heard from more of them, but I just emailed them yesterday too, so I'm surprised I've already received these 4 replies.

And as for Edwina accepting Eduardo, well, like Vio & Juni says, how will you know until you try? If you wanted to, I could drop him off Friday evening on my way home and you could do a "test run" over the weekend. If it looks like it'll work out, he can stay (?) and if not, I'll pick him up either Monday on my way to work or Monday evening depending on your hours. If it doesn't work out, Edwina will think it's just another irritating visitor (like her doggie buddies ) and get over it real quick, and if it works out, we'll have Princess Edwina and Prince Eduardo to dote over here at PT.

However, seeing as he seems to be rather shy/scared, if I bring him Friday evening, you might not see him all weekend and Edwina won't even know he's there.

It would be so wonderful if you could take him, but please know that I'm not trying to pressure you in anyway and I would understand completely if you decided against it....but if you ask anybody here at PT, Edwina definitely needs a friend, right everybody? (no pressure, yeah right!)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

He's 11 lbs right now. He seems to be big boned, and will probably gain some weight once he is fed on a regular basis, but somehow I get the feeling that Edwina would put him in his place within the first few hours, and that will be the end of that.

Boy, did I have things nailed down right from the beginning or what?

I would say the only thing I got wrong was the part about "that will be the end of that" since she still puts him in his place every chance she gets.

5 years on - thanks again, Sara, for taking a chance on a sweet loving boy, who has only gotten in.....oh....a smidgeon of trouble since coming "home."

[Edwina's Secretary]

I should thank you Debbie for "helping" Eddie become a part of my family!

And thanks Randi and ChrisH so very much for resurfacing this thread. What wonderful memories it contains!