Look what followed me home. ;)

[jenluckenbach]

Well, actually, I had to carry him.

Someone brought him in to the grooming shop today, as a stray that she did not know what to do with.






Not only is he beautiful, he is friendly and not afraid of anything. (so far) He had a nail clip, a flea bath and is going to the vet....well, right now. He'll be tested and vaccinated and dewormed.

He is long haired and already neutered, so I bet he can find a new family quickly. Seems to be young, too.

I'll let you know how it goes at the vet.

I might call him Columbus. but I am not sure yet.

[Catty1]

...awwwww....

He seems so tame...if he was already neutered, it makes me wonder if he has an owner looking for him.

He looks really sweet. I hope he gets a furrever home before he has to come to your house...he might stress the messy ones out even more!

[catmandu]

I Was Thinking The Same Thing As Candance, That He Does Not Resemble A Stray To Me.
Especially If Hes Neutered Already And Is That Calm Around People. Its A Shame That He Has No Identification Because Someone May Be Looking For Colombus Now.
I Would Send The Shelters His Photo In Case Someones Looking For That Handsome One.

[kimlovescats]

He is gorgeous! I bet he is lost!!!

[orangemm]

Poor boy! I wonder if he is lost? If he were mine, I would be frantic searching for him.

They always know where to find YOU!

[Taz_Zoee]

You are amazing!!! If I were a stray kitty, I'd definitely want to be in your neighborhood.
Sometimes I am thankful that I live with my BF, because I'd probably have a ton of animals. Yeah, I know, that's not a bad thing, but he won't let me.

[shais_mom]

what a pretty boy!

[Freedom]

He he, Jen, you must just give off the right vibes for miles! These kitties do know who they can come to, don't they?

Such a handsome boy, best wishes with the vet check!

[cassiesmom]

He's beautiful!

[kimlovescats]

So glad that he tested negative!!! I agree, if he did have an owner, it's been a while and he deserves better!!!

Kim

[sasvermont]

My first cat took a hike one time (out a window and on to the roof) and reappeared weeks later. She had her collar on and finally took the time to sit somewhere in public so someone could read her name etc. A vet called me to let me know that they had my cat, near death. I was living in Aspen Colorado at the time, so you can imagine the vet bill. Sabrina, the kitty, lived to be 21.

So it is not always an irresponsible owner, although an open window is being a bit irresponsible isn't it?

What a sweet, sweet girl she was. I paid someone to board her while I lived in a hotel, ski bummed and worked as a maid. It was fun. I think she enjoyed living with some guys for that same time cycle. She was a dear.

I hope Columbus finds his owners or a great new home. They all deserve the love and attention, even though they have been known to create their own little problems by taking off!

[jenluckenbach]

The problems with a stray, is that we DON'T KNOW! Could be a frantic owner, looking for the baby. Or an inconsiderate owner that doesn't care one way or other.

Get this story.......it happened not too long ago to a grooming customer who lives close to our grooming shop. She found a lost Shih Tzu. Cute, friendly....etc, As this person went about trying to locate the owner (no tags with an address) she DID actually find them just by word of mouth. The people DID NOT WANT THE DOG BACK! They were going to take the dog to the SPCA when it ran off, and they simply never bothered to look for it.

So you can't always assume someone is grieved over losing an animal.

In the meantime he is safe, well fed, and comfy. Albeit not too overjoyed with the cat population . But he'll adjust.

[sasvermont]

I just don't get it. It seems that there are such extremes when it comes to attitudes toward pets. People are strange, aren't they? I love all little creatures....well, that's not totally true, but I wouldn't harm one.....except a spider......or fly....or wasp....or bat.......or snakes......need I go on......? I love pets, just not all creatures....Hope I haven't offended anyone.

Keep up the good work Jen. There are probably hundreds of pets thanking you on a daily basis.

[Catlady711]

it happened not too long ago to a grooming customer who lives close to our grooming shop. She found a lost Shih Tzu. Cute, friendly....etc, As this person went about trying to locate the owner (no tags with an address) she DID actually find them just by word of mouth. The people DID NOT WANT THE DOG BACK! They were going to take the dog to the SPCA when it ran off, and they simply never bothered to look for it.

So you can't always assume someone is grieved over losing an animal.

Reminds me of a client that came in about a year ago with a 'stray' dog she had fallen in love with. We scanned it and found a microchip. The lady called the original owner who did not want the dog back and seemed annoyed that anyone had traced it back to him. Makes you kinda wonder why he had a microchip put in the first place. Anyways so this lady ended up keeping the dog.