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A very loving thing you did. Thank you. He's very sleek! CurtEastPoint Aug 2014 #1
what a delightful story - love the pictures Patiod Aug 2014 #2
Good idea! Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #3
Boogie is looking good. My cat, Atticus, says thanks kind lady. Hoyt Aug 2014 #4
He got off to a slow start. For weeks about all he did was eat and sleep. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #5
There might be some oriental there intaglio Aug 2014 #6
You saved him and now you have a true friend for life! marzipanni Aug 2014 #7
How sweet.... CherokeeDem Aug 2014 #8
Granny, I was wondering about Critter catrose Aug 2014 #9
I have a feeling that he's going to be one of those special cats. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #22
Oh, he's beautiful! Look at that sleek coat and bright eyes! You did good. nolabear Aug 2014 #10
He doesn't even look like the same kitty. He's a keeper. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #21
I had a cat years back rescued at 3 weeks from the roadside. nolabear Aug 2014 #24
Purrrrrl! I luv it (loved Janis, too.) Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #42
appreciate the update NJCher Aug 2014 #11
My first thought was to give him a little comfort before he died. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #17
Awwww. So happy you saved the little baby! Triana Aug 2014 #12
What a change!!!!! Boogie on, litte guy, lol! magical thyme Aug 2014 #13
My chest is still his favorite place to cuddle, but it's not quite a good fit, now. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #15
Just took this a few minutes ago. He's just had a bath and needs a little cuddle. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #58
My how he has grown...or you have shrunk! magical thyme Aug 2014 #62
Well, I have not shrink, unfortunately, so he must be growing. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #67
I knew this story would have a happy ending Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2014 #14
Boogie is definitely a survivor. I've never seen a kitten so far gone recover. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #20
I have to tell you, FWIW JayhawkSD Aug 2014 #16
I'm glad you have such find memories of her. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #18
Awwwwwwww! 2naSalit Aug 2014 #19
In the words of Carol King: "You've got a friend" mountain grammy Aug 2014 #23
Wow! Now if he is strictly "a house kitty" he will love a long healthy life! glinda Aug 2014 #25
He only goes outside with me. He'll be neutered in the next few weeks. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #30
Kitty leashes and harnesses for walking work really good. glinda Aug 2014 #64
Thanks for the update, Arkansas Granny ReRe Aug 2014 #26
This cat will be your bud for life. mikeysnot Aug 2014 #27
Most of the animals I've had in my lifetime have been rescues. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #31
Then it was meant. mikeysnot Aug 2014 #33
I suppose it was. I had lost my old kitty just a few weeks before and Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #43
Kindness is always it's own reward..... daleanime Aug 2014 #28
aww... he's adorable. stage left Aug 2014 #29
all it took was love heaven05 Aug 2014 #32
You made my day, Arkansas Granny! Boogie is absolutely gorgeous. You can tell catbyte Aug 2014 #34
{{{AG}}} {{{Boogie}}} shenmue Aug 2014 #35
Cutie patooty!! Scarsdale Aug 2014 #36
Wile I was in nursing school in the... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #46
Wow! What a handsome boy! Brigid Aug 2014 #37
a great ending roguevalley Aug 2014 #38
You're a wonderful person! Inkfreak Aug 2014 #39
Awww looks like he found a loving human!!!!! What a baby doll!!! onecent Aug 2014 #40
I've got that Boogie Fever! Arugula Latte Aug 2014 #41
That shine on his coat... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #44
That's a great story and another happy ending. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #45
And he's now a very handsome little boy! joeybee12 Aug 2014 #47
Arkansas Granny I could just hug you to death! lunatica Aug 2014 #48
AWWWWWWWWWWWW Skittles Aug 2014 #49
That gorgeous, shiny coat says it all!!! Lisa0825 Aug 2014 #50
He is one handsome dude! femmocrat Aug 2014 #51
Gorgeous! BrotherIvan Aug 2014 #52
He looks like a little panther. LisaL Aug 2014 #53
Good job Granny. Kingofalldems Aug 2014 #54
You have a friend for life. obxhead Aug 2014 #55
A little panther! GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #56
You're the best, Arkansas Granny! Enthusiast Aug 2014 #57
Great job! nt Kahuna Aug 2014 #59
Thanks for letting us know. I have been wanting to ask you about him, tblue37 Aug 2014 #60
It sounds like you have a new buddy. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #63
He was already "self-tamed." Because he was so well-fed, despite tblue37 Aug 2014 #66
Thank you for taking that little precious boy in. Le Taz Hot Aug 2014 #61
I'm so glad I saw this post Boomer Aug 2014 #65
You trying to post with a cat on your arm made me think of this: Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #69
You rescued him, now you are responsible for him. Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #68
Yeah, he doesn't seem to mind, either. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #70
He's Beautiful! Leith Aug 2014 #71
Green eyed black cats are the best. Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #72
So glad you found him! chervilant Aug 2014 #73
OH! A black cat. :) Lucky! MNBrewer Aug 2014 #74
I've had several black cats over the years. Boogie has a few white hairs Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #75
A better place Abbraxus Aug 2014 #76
What a handsome boy! drmeow Aug 2014 #77
so sleek and shiney, he looks like a mini-panther . BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #78
Wonderful, Arkansas Granny! Duval Aug 2014 #79
Love it, Love it, Love it, Love it, Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!! calimary Aug 2014 #80
Dawww sakabatou Aug 2014 #81
Thank you... lisby Aug 2014 #82
my cosmo almost looked that sad. month later + poof. i had a Norwegian forest cat pansypoo53219 Aug 2014 #83
I think Boogie is a standard,short-haired alley cat. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #84
yeah. he looked like cosmo when sick. now he looks glossy + short haired. almost blue black. pansypoo53219 Aug 2014 #90
Boogie & I Agree: You Do Good Work! 66 dmhlt Aug 2014 #85
Glad for the update - You have a good heart Number9Dream Aug 2014 #86
With all the stories about cntrygrl Aug 2014 #87
Kittehs are tough like that! LisaLynne Aug 2014 #88
What a wonderful story hifiguy Aug 2014 #89
I do remember, and thank you so much for the update--what a handsome fellow he is!! niyad Aug 2014 #91
Love! myrna minx Aug 2014 #92
He looks fantastic!! You're amazing!! ailsagirl Aug 2014 #93
He makes me smile, too. Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 #94
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