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In_The_Wind

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1. Sometimes life changes our minds for us.

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Sun Jun 22, 2014, 10:32 PM

Jun 2014

It sounds like you have a new friend. Good luck with him, Mom.

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Well, I wasn't going to have another cat. But. . . [View all] Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 OP

Sometimes life changes our minds for us. In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #1

I guess I'll have to think of a name. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #2

One of my cats was actually named Cat. In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #5

We had a cat named Black Cat... So original. onlyadream Jun 2014 #7

I had three "Other Kitty" cats in a row (2 were adopted strays). tblue37 Jun 2014 #16

I once had a black cat that I perversely named... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #53

So do we! (Unofficially) cactusfractal Jun 2014 #103

One of my cats-a rescue-is named Kitten. WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #27

We found an adult cat many years ago... CherokeeDem Jun 2014 #29

I'm voting for "Eight-ball" since he obviously used up one of his nine lives already tclambert Jun 2014 #49

lol! Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #51

Cats can name themselves... 1monster Jun 2014 #66

Please post picture! Rockyj Jun 2014 #82

Check downthread. I just downloaded one. Not a good one, but being solid black (and asleep) there Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #83

"Sometimes life changes our minds for us." ailsagirl Jun 2014 #76

Sometimes it's a bonus (like unexpected love) In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #120

Bless you! shenmue Jun 2014 #3

You are the world to that kitten. rug Jun 2014 #4

I hope he makes it! GreenPartyVoter Jun 2014 #6

He just might do it. He seems to be gaining strength and he's eating on his own. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #9

Have you taken him to the vet yet? When I adopted my cat Tango as a feral stray, tblue37 Jun 2014 #19

I haven't had him to the vet, yet, but soon. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #37

crusty eyes mean infection ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #28

I'm sure the vet can help with a lot of that. :^) GreenPartyVoter Jun 2014 #46

I love having my doggie welcome at the end of a day. Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #8

I believe wholeheartedly that he will survive. If he is looking for his food dish that's a big plus Maraya1969 Jun 2014 #10

I'm not familiar with that. I am going to add some hard cooked egg yolk to his food. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #11

I have a website for you that should help you see the difference ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #23

Please don't give him cow's milk passiveporcupine Jun 2014 #107

Aww, Arkansas Granny, I really hope s/he makes it. Sounds hopeful Flaxbee Jun 2014 #12

"tender hearts" NJCher Jun 2014 #61

I think we just have... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #75

from one easy mark to another NJCher Jun 2014 #79

We've got one of those "Sucker Lives Here" signs that only cats can see too, lol. catbyte Jun 2014 #112

my grandma, teacher also, used the phrases tender heart and honey girl Flaxbee Jun 2014 #88

Hear, hear Flaxbee ailsagirl Jun 2014 #92

God bless you for taking in that kitten. totodeinhere Jun 2014 #13

a four week tuxedo cat came to me this winter nearly dead from cold and hunger. she is now roguevalley Jun 2014 #14

Sweet thing to save a life . . . another_liberal Jun 2014 #15

Drink in the joy he brings into your life. You deserve it. navarth Jun 2014 #17

I foster kittens this young for a shelter-- ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #18

I certainly did. Thanks! F4lconF16 Jun 2014 #36

He seems to be doing well on what I'm feeding, so far. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #38

Mossy cats and kittens on their way out just sort of give up. cab67 Jun 2014 #48

No, he hasn't given up. He's definitely a survivor. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #50

how old would you say he is, then? ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #52

His teeth through the gums, his claws still have a "soft" feel to them. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #56

I think you've got his age right ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #58

It's just been since Thursday evening, but each day he seems a little stronger. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #64

Head butting is one of... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #73

Looks like you found each other. Good luck Granny. mountain grammy Jun 2014 #20

This kitty was meant to be yours! Thank you for sharing the story! DesertDiamond Jun 2014 #21

pics please mackerel Jun 2014 #22

Picture? Moonwalk Jun 2014 #24

Yes, pictures please. littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #25

My heart to both of you oldandhappy Jun 2014 #26

Smart cat. Remember, you can always use a syringe minus WCLinolVir Jun 2014 #30

It's so great when that happens! I hear it all the time. C Moon Jun 2014 #31

You've been adopted. TexasTowelie Jun 2014 #32

You have it wrong. Half-Century Man Jun 2014 #33

K&R! Wonderful story! This little one is so lucky to have found you! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #34

fleas can kill a kitten -- anemia! grasswire Jun 2014 #35

Yes, I know about the fleas. That's why I flea powdered him Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #39

Cats happen Fairgo Jun 2014 #40

Good job. Kingofalldems Jun 2014 #41

I'm glad you adopted him! nt raccoon Jun 2014 #42

I'm sorry for your loss. LWolf Jun 2014 #43

My old kitty was a rescued feral kitten and wild as a March hare. I had her for 14 years. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #44

A real sweetie, LWolf Jun 2014 #102

Awww. myrna minx Jun 2014 #45

I believe he will make it! Good on ya. spooky3 Jun 2014 #47

Just got a message from the Overlords packman Jun 2014 #54

What an honor! Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #57

..... +10 840high Jun 2014 #62

Brilliant snagglepuss Jun 2014 #108

I totally love it... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #55

I would, too! ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #60

Thank you for your deep kindness. You made my day. snagglepuss Jun 2014 #59

I had a black cat I named Smudge! He liked to follow my husband around the yard but slept in the LibGranny Jun 2014 #63

Black cats rule! GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #65

Good for you !! What did you name him ? clarice Jun 2014 #67

No name yet. One will come to me soon. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #68

We should have a DU contest to name him.nt clarice Jun 2014 #69

You know a kitty rescue story is not complete avebury Jun 2014 #70

He found you! It was meant to be... joeybee12 Jun 2014 #71

congratulations on your new furkid, AG. thank you so much for giving this niyad Jun 2014 #72

She was also a black kitty. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #81

i think you were meant to be together. barbtries Jun 2014 #74

I second that!! ailsagirl Jun 2014 #77

Thank you for being a rescuer. raven mad Jun 2014 #78

OK. Let me see if I can get this picture on here. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #80

SQUEEE!!! Little fuzzball!!! Beaverhausen Jun 2014 #87

oh my--utterly adorable. awwwww and squeee for the wee one. yes, please niyad Jun 2014 #89

He's doing well. He's alert and playful tonight. He has picked the bottom drawer in an organizer Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #90

awwwww. next thing you know, he will be reading and posting on his own, niyad Jun 2014 #91

Oohhhh, be still my heart. 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #94

you weren't kidding about those ears ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #95

The little kitty my sons brought back from San Antonio... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #96

How are the eyes? Open yet? Are they goopy? mackerel Jun 2014 #98

Granny - From your OP I understand that your previous kitty passed away a few weeks ago... truth2power Jun 2014 #84

Who knows. She was a rescue kitty herself. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #85

Funny, yes. catrose Jun 2014 #106

hem allan01 Jun 2014 #86

Wow!! ailsagirl Jun 2014 #93

This was such a great risk to take, AG... MrMickeysMom Jun 2014 #97

the best way to find a cat. but after growing up w/ the best #, 2, after one died pansypoo53219 Jun 2014 #99

A friend once remarked that when you take on a pet, you take on a heartache. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #100

Yet we do not hesitate... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #104

Thank you for your kindness, Arkansas Granny. Enthusiast Jun 2014 #101

I love music so we named our cats: gopiscrap Jun 2014 #105

Something is in my eye. Curmudgeoness Jun 2014 #109

Congratulations, Mommy! That is one lucky baby. Good luck & PLEASE keep us catbyte Jun 2014 #110

I posted an update this evening. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #111

Thanks for posting the pic. What a darling little thing! Vibes for. his/her continuing catbyte Jun 2014 #114

Not sure if this is a smile on DU tabbycat31 Jun 2014 #117

That's cute--thanks! catbyte Jun 2014 #126

WOW Arkansas Granny!! ailsagirl Jun 2014 #113

And all for an itty, bitty kitty. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #115

Any updates? ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #116

He's doing great. Last night was the one week mark and I can't believe what a comeback he's made. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #122

Great to hear. ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #123

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #118

Welcome to DU gopiscrap Jun 2014 #119

Bless you Granny trueblue2007 Jun 2014 #121

thankyou for rescuing them! ginnyinWI Jun 2014 #124

What an angel you are! Boomerproud Jun 2014 #125