AAAARRRGGG!!! People make me SICK!!!!

**rg_girlca** · 11-27-2006, 04:45 PM

Last night when the hubby and I were walking the dog, we saw a kitten of about 3-4 months old running across the street and into the back laneway.
I was like, "OMG, that's just a little kitten." So we headed into the laneway and found the kitten under a dumpster behind a restaurant. While I was bending down and putting some food down to coax the kitty out, which he did, this guy came along and asked if we had the kitten. I asked him if it was his and he said no. BUT, he did pick it up and tried to clean it as it's back end was so full of caked on poop. The kitten did smell like you wouldn't believe. Get this, he tried to clean it with dirty puddle water and then put it into a plastic bag, but it got out. I aked him what the sam "H" did he plan on doing with it. He said he was just trying to clean it. Anyway to make a long story short, my hubby said under no certain terms were we going to bring this kitten back home as he didn't want to jeopardize our cats getting sick since we had nowhere to put it. Deep in my heart, I knew he was right. With a heavy heart we walked away. My hubby gave me the old speech about not be able to save them all. I know what you are all thinking, but please keep reading. Needless to say, I didn't sleep well last night just thinking about this baby out in the cold. This morning while walking Buddy, I detoured into the laneway and was calling to see if the kitten would come out. It didn't. BUT this afternoon, while going outside to check my mail, I spotted it running across the street about half way down from my place. I grabbed my coat, put on my shoes, went and got one of my cat carriers and out the door I went.

More in next post. I'm sorry this is longer than expected.

**rg_girlca** · 11-27-2006, 04:52 PM

He came to me right away and I put him in the carrier, brought him upstairs and put him in the bathroom. Called my vet and made an appointment. It's for this thursday at 5:30 p.m. I figured I would deal with the hubby later when he got home. The kitten's butt was much cleaner today and didn't smell too bad. Upon trying to clean his widdle bum, I noticed that his rectum was quite swollen. He did nothing but purred all the time and didn't once put his claws out. I don't know what the heck could be wrong with him.
I called my vet back, but unfortunately there are no vets today but I am to call back tomorrow morning in hopes that they will see me sooner.
The hubby got home, talked to him about it and all he said was, "Why am I not surprised."
I'm sure that someone dumped him

as he is just to tame.

Anyway, here is a picture of him. Actually I don't really know if it is a him or a her, as his rectum is so swollen. Poor baby.

I'll keep you posted on what is what with this one.

**caseysmom** · 11-27-2006, 04:54 PM

Oh my goodness he/she is absolutly gorgeous. Bless you helping.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 11-27-2006, 04:57 PM

Poop baby! He may be having problems because of eating out of trash cans. That will give them the poops.

He doesn't look too bad from his picture. His eyes are bright and clear!! That's always a good sign. Did you notice, he's another gray and white?
Makes me wonder is someone in that neighborhood is dumping them on purpose, eh?

Prayers on the way for the little one be he a he or be he a she!

**QueenScoopalot** · 11-27-2006, 05:17 PM

What a stunning baby! Thank you Lorraine for saving her despite hubbys protesting. It is most likely severe worms that are causing the rectum to be inflamed and protruding. That combined with eating who knows what for who knows how long.

She (I'm guessing on this one) is such a lovely kitten.

Chances are she'll end up fine after a few doses of nasty worming meds.

She looks like an "Elsa" or "Molly" to me for some reason....

I shudder to think of how many more kittens that jack- in -the -behind actually managed to "clean" inside of plastic bags!

Edit: for some reason the little ditty "Molly, Molly Mugwump" just popped into my head lol!

**rg_girlca** · 11-27-2006, 05:26 PM

Thank you for your replies.

Jan, thank you for that info. I pray that it is just from worms and nothing more serious. This kitty has clean ears and yes it's eyes are clear and no runny nose. Good appetite, drinks water, but hasn't gone in the litter box yet.

The bugger part of this, is that I am having problems finding a new home for adorable P-Pod and Sweetpea, what am I going to do with this one now.
*SIGH* I am going to ask one of the rescues that are helping me out right now if someone else can take this one.

**catmandu** · 11-27-2006, 05:27 PM

Lorraine you are a godsend to that Poor Little One.
This is one of the reasons that I love coming on Pet Talk, is that there are people like you who will go that extra mile to help the Helpless.
We pray that you can get that Gem of a Cat a Good Furr Ever Home.
What a sweet Kitty.

**heidiv** · 11-27-2006, 05:37 PM

What an adorable little baby that is!!!! How could you not fall in love..... Sometimes I think husbands just don't get it???????? But my husband would say the same..... I think. You know that little kitty could have Coccida???? My little Chloe baby had that really bad when I first got her and her little bottom was very red and inflammed just like you mensioned. Does it have really runny poops??? I would guess yes if it is sticking to him. I actually had to give Chloe baths because being kittens they don't slow down long enough to clean and it keeps getting stuck in their fur. I am sure the bad diet would be part of the reason also. Thank you for taking care of this little guy!!!! YOU ARE A SAINT!!!!

**orangemm** · 11-27-2006, 05:50 PM

Yes, you are truly a saint. When I kept reading and came to the 2nd post, I was afraid you were going to say you found a little body. That little one knew where to go and hide!

Bless you for taking this little baby in and looking after him/her. Looks like a potential beauty.

**rg_girlca** · 11-27-2006, 05:57 PM

Oh my dear God, I hope it isn't Coccida.

That's all I need is for that to run through the house. Then my rescue days would really be over in the hubby's eyes.

I have had him/her in the bathroom now since about 2:30 this afternoon and he hasn't done anything in the litter box yet. So is this a good sign that it isn't from Coccida? Oh I hope, I hope, I hope.

Thank you for your nice comments.

Like one of my neighbours told me, "The cats around here are lucky to have you."

But, I'm not the only one on the street. I found out this summer that there are a few people who live on the other side of the street from me, who are taking care of the strays in their laneway and one guy has taken in 4 kittens, vetted them and is keeping them for his own. AHHHHHH it's nice to know I am not alone.

**catnapper** · 11-27-2006, 05:59 PM

Oh goodness Lorraine! I'm with hubby -- why am I not surprised?

I think you are the Mother Theresa of kittens now!

Keep us updated on this pretty little one.

**catlover4ever** · 11-27-2006, 06:02 PM

It's people like you that help save all these poor unfortunate ones. He/she sure is a darling. Keep us posted.

**heidiv** · 11-27-2006, 06:09 PM

It a good sign if it hasn't gone yet. Chloe kept going....and going......and going. So maybe it was the food it was eating......Lets hope!! The kitty looks really healthy to have that also.....

**kb2yjx** · 11-27-2006, 06:39 PM

I have the feeling that little one just KNEW that you would be back!!! You did a truly wonderful thing!!! Please keep us posted.....

**kittycats_delight** · 11-27-2006, 06:43 PM

What a beauty baby little doe eyed "Bambi" (my name for her) is. I really hope the swollen bummy is nothing too serious and can be treated easily. It is sooo good to know you are not the only saint in your neighborhood. And that these babies have been given a chance by you and your cat loving neighbors. Good Luck with this little munchkin and be sure to keep us updated.