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i've been volunteering for just about a year now, with a city shelter and a rescue group. i've learned so much in this time. it, as anyone who does this knows, can be super heartbreaking. i went to the city shelter yesterday. in the nursery was a 4 month old red kitten. i noticed a wound on his tail, about 2" long, maybe 1/4" wide. the skin was dark red with small white blisters. it was listed on his kennel card as a minor injury. the vet came in, i asked her what it was, if it was infected or what. i'm sure some of you with more experience have figured this out, it never occurred to me, she said it was a burn. obviously no accident. i've been up all night crying, this is my first real in my face exposure to abuse. i live in a studio apt. with 2 5 year old male littermates who are very competitive, like to beat each other up, and have pica. so i'm thinking if i thoroughly kitten proof the bathroom, maybe i can keep him in there. this kitten is very socialized(found on the street, definitely not a feral), loves attention, being picked up & snuggling. cries a little when put down but gets over it quick. i just feel like i want to take this little guy & just let him be as happy a little kitten as possible, i think even if i have to keep him in the bathroom it's better than a cage. i'm really not thinking about adopting him, but fostering might be a way to go. unfortunately, i won't be able to do this till at least later this week, due to having a houseguest. any thoughts will be appreciated. posting an edited photo of him. thanks, liz
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