Rescued kitty.

[catcrazylady]

OMG Lorraine! He is ADORABLE!! What a cutie pie!

You never know about those little wild ones. I had the hardest time with Pepper Jack when he was a baby. I couldn't get anywhere near him for months and then one day I went out to feed and he walked over to me and rolled belly up on my feet just like we had been doing that forever!

I hope all goes well at the vets and I hope things go even better at home with hubby! I know you want to keep him. Tell hubby that you are going to find him a home and with in a couple of days hubby will be in love with him too! Then Keep Him!!

He looks like a Mickey to me. You could ask hubby to come up with a name for him and he will feel a little bit attached since you included him. Oh the tricks we pull on hubby's!

[QueenScoopalot]

How about "Ethan"? I'm glad his white coat visit went well. No FeLV/FIV test? He's such a cutie, and I'm sure he'll be showing his gratitude for some time to come...wink, wink!

[rg_girlca]

Okay Kim and everyone here is the update on kitty.

First let me say: .............GOOD NEWS

He is 7 weeks old and weighs a tiny 1.2 pounds.
He doesn't have an eye infection the vet said it is just mucus and it will clear up. I just have to continue washing it with warm water on a cotton ball. His heart and breathing is good he is just a little underweight. He should weigh 2 pounds. He has NO fever.
He just has to eat and gain some weight.
He put a dose of Revolution on his neck. This kills fleas, flea eggs and controls and treats, ear mite infestation, intestinal worms, roundworms, hookworms and also prevents heartworms.
I go back in 2 weeks for another checkup and if he has gained enough weight, he will get his first set of vaccinations.

Thank you all for your lovely comments.

Aly, I live on Ethel Street, not a good name for a boy.

[rg_girlca]

Jan, I have another appointment in 2 weeks time. The vet wants him to put on some weight before he sticks him with any needles because he is so thin. You can actually see his ribs sticking out and when you pet him, you are petting bone.
But he said he is doing well and that I rescued him before he got any worse.

Thanks again everyone for your lovely comments.

I went tonight to feed the cats and didn't see any of the other babies and only one of the mamas. I will go later to see if I can see the kitten, that I haven't seen in two days, with the abscess.

I asked hubby if he could pick a name for kitty and he said he will think about it.

Right now my main concern is to get him in good health and then I will decide what is to be done with this precious, adorable, little sweetpea. ((Cough, cough, I will try my darndest to find him a forever home.)

[catcrazylady]

Great news Lorraine!! I'm sure he won't have any trouble gaining weight now that he is with you. He is so cute!
Now that you know he is ok it's time to go to work on the hubby!!
Good Luck!!

[jazzcat]

I'm glad to hear he is healthy. I'm sure fattening him up won't be too hard.

He's so adorable and needs a good name but I can't think of any right now. It's probably a good thing you don't live nearby. I'd be trying to get him - such a cutie!

[kimlovescats]

YIPPEEE!!!! Oh, Lorraine, I am so relieved to hear that he is doing well! You will have that little tummy all round and fat in no time!!! I'm so happy for you and him both! What great news! Now, be sure to document his little life with pics ... just like I did with Tabitha!!!

[leslie]

what a wonderful story! You must be so glad to have gotten this little guy out of there! I was wondering, are the cats there visible enough that other people are aware of them and could have dumped a litter there thinking "They'll be fine, the big cats will teach them to chase mice and birds..."? It would explain his being both terrified and then friendly having been around people and socialized, then dumped and traumatized. Just a thought. I know where ever there is a colony around here, in particular if someone is seen feeding the colony, cats and litters get dumped. The mother could have been dumped too... They are old enough now to not necessarily be by her side at all times, esp. if she is starving and off looking for food to take care of herself..(or doesn't know how to hunt so out digging through trash). just a thought- Keep up your diligence! Any friend that can keep an eye out for them too?
Give the boy some rare roast beef from the deli for me!

[rg_girlca]

Leslie, the shoemaker that has a shop around the corner from me is the one that told me about these cats. He took in one female who is really friendly and was pregnant at the time. He said that there was another mama cat that was pregnant also. So I know these babies were not drop offs. But the guy right next door always has his door opened. So I am thinking that maybe he lets the cats and kittens go in an out because they always seem to come from his yard. I don't think he is feeding them, because when I started to feed them, they acted like they were starving and now since I go around the same time every night, they are sitting there waiting for me. Obviously the guy next door is not doing anything to help these poor babies.
I also have a friend of mine who lives down the street helping me out. Since she doesn't work and I do, she goes in the morning to put food, if need be, and fresh water. My plan is to try and get everyone out of there before they start working on the place. The only problem is that I have called a few rescue shelters and I get the same answer. "Sorry, we are so full right now, we just can't take in any more at this moment." So I am hoping to at least catch the females and get them spayed. That's a start anyways.

[jenluckenbach]

What a sweetheart

And all I will say is.....FOUR cats is a great number

[catmandu]

TRhe Found Cats,and I are so pleased that you took,that Little Cat,in,and are giving Her,the TLC,Love and Kindness,taht she deserves! She,will pay you back,a million fold,for your generosity,and we Thank You!

[K & L]

Wonderful news! He is so precious! Good job!

[Equus217]

What a handsome lttle fella he is!! I am glad that his vet trip went well...and THANK YOU for caring enough to help him!! I hope that you can find a wonderful home for him soon, (if he doesn't stay with you ) For some reason I think he looks like a Cooper....

[sirrahbed]

He is a doll Lorraine! I love how he lets you hold him like a baby and he just purrs and goes to sleep - such a trusting and easy going little boy!!

[kimlovescats]

Originally posted by rg_girlca
Leslie, the shoemaker that has a shop around the corner from me is the one that told me about these cats. He took in one female who is really friendly and was pregnant at the time. He said that there was another mama cat that was pregnant also. So I know these babies were not drop offs. But the guy right next door always has his door opened. So I am thinking that maybe he lets the cats and kittens go in an out because they always seem to come from his yard. I don't think he is feeding them, because when I started to feed them, they acted like they were starving and now since I go around the same time every night, they are sitting there waiting for me. Obviously the guy next door is not doing anything to help these poor babies.
I also have a friend of mine who lives down the street helping me out. Since she doesn't work and I do, she goes in the morning to put food, if need be, and fresh water. My plan is to try and get everyone out of there before they start working on the place. The only problem is that I have called a few rescue shelters and I get the same answer. "Sorry, we are so full right now, we just can't take in any more at this moment." So I am hoping to at least catch the females and get them spayed. That's a start anyways.

Lorraine, you are doing a wonderful service to these cats! Great job, and God Bless you!!!

Hugs,
Kim