tsar4 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Sprung from her long term incarceration at the shelter - 9 yr old "Daphne" - black feline with brown/gold eyes. I'm guessing a Bombay mix. She had been adopted and returned in really bad shape - loaded with fleas, having a bad tooth, ears filled with crud. Hid from everyone under her towel. When I brought her home, she wouldn't come out. Today, she was asleep on my lap. Still have 11 days before I can bring her into the rest of the house to meet Nicodemus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 You done good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAC Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeNewBee Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Sprung from her long term incarceration at the shelter - 9 yr old "Daphne" - black feline with brown/gold eyes. I'm guessing a Bombay mix. She had been adopted and returned in really bad shape - loaded with fleas, having a bad tooth, ears filled with crud. Hid from everyone under her towel. When I brought her home, she wouldn't come out. Today, she was asleep on my lap. Still have 11 days before I can bring her into the rest of the house to meet Nicodemus. Wow they just let you adopt kid straight from juvenile hall now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derackthehunter Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 That's great man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Most shelters have an abundance of black cats - a lot of people are afraid of them and others don't qualify because they intend to adopt them just to do them harm. The first one I adopted in Chicago, they wanted a couple references. I also go after the older ones, people want kittens or young cats. There were a few with "special needs", but having taken care of a couple that developed those needs, I needed a break from that & I can't be home 24/7. Giving a cat an IV twice a day or forcing pureed food down their throat with a syringe when you know you're only prolonging the inevitable is tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonSinger Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I remember how mad I was when I first learned about dumbasses being afraid of or harming black cats. It just hadn't occured to me when I was younger that people were that stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobdog Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Most shelters have an abundance of black cats - a lot of people are afraid of them and others don't qualify because they intend to adopt them just to do them harm. The first one I adopted in Chicago, they wanted a couple references. I also go after the older ones, people want kittens or young cats. There were a few with "special needs", but having taken care of a couple that developed those needs, I needed a break from that & I can't be home 24/7. Giving a cat an IV twice a day or forcing pureed food down their throat with a syringe when you know you're only prolonging the inevitable is tough. Having to care for an aging cat is just the worst. I mean, I do it without complaints, but it's gut wrenching watching someone die of old age or terminal disease and being helpless to stop it. I think you've earned the right to take a break from that, but it's still commendable that you would consider an special needs pet in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEXobiologist Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 D'awwwwmg, kitty lives matter <3 That was sweet. I hope she gets used to her new house and family quickly to get all the loves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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