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Arkansas Granny

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90. He's doing well. He's alert and playful tonight. He has picked the bottom drawer in an organizer

Mon Jun 23, 2014, 09:57 PM

Jun 2014

that I keep beside my chair, so I've made his bed there. Oops! He has just figured out how to get up into my chair and has strolled across the keyboard, so I'm blaming any typos on him. He's pretty scrawny, but I think he's going to be OK.

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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