Hello, I've caught an adorable feral kitten on Sunday July 8th. Unfortunately, we can't keep her so I've found a local cat rescue with a foster system that agreed to take her. In the meantime, she's in my spare bathroom and provided with wet food, fresh water, litter, a bed, and repetitive human interaction.
Here she is right after catching her:
Ears down, terrified, annoyed, covered in fleas and mats. Severely malnourished, hungry, and dehydrated. It was 114°F the previous day. Tries to run away from pettings.
The next day after food and water and lots of love
Flea dip with Dawn soap! She did not fight the bath. Maybe still too weak? I can pet her now with out holding her but she doesn't seem to respond to it.
A little snuggle session on my lap. Future lap cat?
She will now close her eyes when being pet on the cheeks and nose. Very fluffy and soft. Gained a good amount of weight. Unfortunately, she woke up, saw that I'm a scary human and went to her bed soon after.
The next evening after many interactions. Full tummy, barely any fleas, and a warm place to sleep.
Maybe humans aren't so bad? She is now responding to petting sessions. My legs were so numb as I didn't want to interrupt this historic turnover. She didn't want to leave my lap either.
Play session next to her bed this morning with some Christmas tinsel. First time playing since we caught her. Loving being pet now and tail sticks up too.
She's made so much progress in such a short amount of time. We're sad that we'll have to let her go. I know she will find a good home easily after the foster! I hope she brings someone much love and joy.
Here she is right after catching her:
Ears down, terrified, annoyed, covered in fleas and mats. Severely malnourished, hungry, and dehydrated. It was 114°F the previous day. Tries to run away from pettings.
The next day after food and water and lots of love
Flea dip with Dawn soap! She did not fight the bath. Maybe still too weak? I can pet her now with out holding her but she doesn't seem to respond to it.
A little snuggle session on my lap. Future lap cat?
She will now close her eyes when being pet on the cheeks and nose. Very fluffy and soft. Gained a good amount of weight. Unfortunately, she woke up, saw that I'm a scary human and went to her bed soon after.
The next evening after many interactions. Full tummy, barely any fleas, and a warm place to sleep.
Maybe humans aren't so bad? She is now responding to petting sessions. My legs were so numb as I didn't want to interrupt this historic turnover. She didn't want to leave my lap either.
Play session next to her bed this morning with some Christmas tinsel. First time playing since we caught her. Loving being pet now and tail sticks up too.
She's made so much progress in such a short amount of time. We're sad that we'll have to let her go. I know she will find a good home easily after the foster! I hope she brings someone much love and joy.
