Kitten Love
I’ve had a very busy couple of days. My mum has been looking after a couple of stray cats over the last few months, and about a week ago this little kitten turned up outside her back door. He looked OK, albeit quite thin and dirty. She began feeding him but over the next few days he became quite poorly and was laying on the grass in her garden lethargic, even thinner and with sore eyes bless him. I knew something wasn’t right and couldn’t just leave him because I knew that within a few days he would die.
I took him to a vets who were fantastic and discovered after a check up that he actually had cat flu. The reason probably was because he was feral and had had no protection from diseases such as injections etc. His heart and everything else was pretty healthy, but he was tiny, flea ridden and could hardly open his eyes because of the soreness. He was in such a sorry state. The vet asked me if I’d take him home and look after him for a few days so that he could have his antibiotics. I said yes of course, but it’s been a little tricky for me because I also have 2 cats and a dog of my own, so I thought it would be a good idea to keep him in my bedroom.
I purchased a litter tray which he uses, with a little bed and his food. He’s eating well and responding brilliantly to his medication and becoming alert, playful and fussy. I have actually developed such a soft spot for him that I am going to have him living with us, fingers crossed he continues to improve.
It’s been hard work, but definitely worth it when you see a little life survive. He is incredibly cute and quite pretty for a boy. I still haven’t a name for him yet but I’m working on it.
I’ll keep you posted on his progress. x
14 Comments
M.L. James
How adorable he is! You are so kind to nurse him back to health and give him a proper chance in this world! Bless you! So he’s a he…however, the first name that pops into my head is “Floosie” or perhaps “Fluesy” is a better spelling since that is what brought the two of you together. Probably stupid name, especially for a boy cat. Or maybe “Urchin,” cuz he’s like a little street urchin. Okay, I’ll stop now. No matter what you name him, I’m sure it will suit him just fine! Love the pictures!
Mona
Pip
He’s doing great now, and very fussy. We are calling him Bo! My sons idea. Funny how random words or names just stick in the mind. There’s a regional word that we use here when going to bed, called Bobo’s. It’s like saying ‘I’m in bobo’s'(ready to sleep). Well when we first brought the kitten home he was constantly asleep because he was so poorly. So we automatically called him ‘Little Bo’ xYouve actually just given me an idea for a post. X
M.L. James
I love that name and the story that goes with it! Also, I can’t wait for your new post.
Mona
Pip
Thank you it does suit him
Rivergirl
He’s so sweet!
Very glad he wandered into the right garden and found a forever home…
Pip
Thankyou, and yes. I am very lucky to have him he’s a beauty
Sarah
D’awww, good work. I hope he gets well!
Pip
Thankyou, he’s doing great now on day 5.Each day I can see the improvement
Kat
I’m so glad you he found a home with you! He looks just like my kitty that lived to be 22 years old. What a cutie!
Kat
And I finally got comments to work! 🙂
M.L. James
Heeeeheeeeheeee!
Mona
Pip
Great stuff x Your blog is great by the way x
Kat
Thank you!
Pip
How sweet. White cats are very very cute I must admit x