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Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 12:40 AM

Aug 2014

Dayum - we've found a couple of little teeny kitties in our day. Pretty messed up they were, too. Each of them looked like he'd/she'd been abandoned before it was time to leave mama. And they each lived to a ripe old age in our house, fat and sassy to the end.

We have one of those sleek, satiny black cats now, too. Her name is Onnie (for onyx). She reminds me of the old My Sin commercials - the perfume by Lanvin. Gorgeous sleek black cat with a glossy coat, jewel-green eyes, and a rhinestone (or maybe since it was Lanvin, diamonds?) collar. Something so alluring about a black cat. I've known and loved and been owned by several of them.

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Do y'all remember my post about the dying kitten I found on my doorstep a few weeks ago? New pics! [View all] Arkansas Granny Aug 2014 OP

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