I couldn't believe my eyes...

Originally Posted by katachtig

Because the forces in the universe knows this little guy has a chance with you. Sending hugs and vibes to the both of you.

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it's a good thing you were on that road today. what a lucky kitty.

We're back.......

Except for the eyes, he got a clean bill of health. Double negative.

The receptionist wanted to name him Speedbump, but I said I needed to think about that. Of course I only had a girl's name. When I told my friend she started laughing and said, "Save the kitten, save the world", so Claire Bear would have been purfect. (you have to watch Heroes to understand that one) DH is calling him Lucky, for the obvious reason, but I don't think that will stick either.

He weighed 10 ounces and is about 4 weeks old. The last kittens I fostered did not have such good results after I placed them (nothing wrong with the kittens, the people turned out to be idiots) so I think I may just be keeping this one.

Awwwww

Thank you Cinder! for being at the right place at the right time!!! Please post more pictures when you can. I felt sick reading your initial story; after reading all of the followup posts I feel much better.

Glad to hear the little guy got a clean bill of health. He's a cutie.
Everything happens for a reason and I really believe he was meant to end up with you. Bless you for rescuing him!

Talk about being at the right place at the right time, thank god for you
What a lil cutie patootie
Glad to hear the vet check went well with him
Keep us posted on this lil guy

BTW, I love the name speed bump and lucky.How about the name of the road you found him on

Originally Posted by clixpix

Why does this always happen to you? Because you're a good person who will help.

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Originally Posted by ProudKittieMom

Hmm..maybe George sent that kitten to u

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*sniffle* My thoughts exactly.

Aww what an adorable little thing!! Bless his/her heart! And bless you as well for taking care of them!

Your story just gave me goosebumps. It is so amazing how things work, and how things do seem to happen for reasons...even when they are unknown to us.

Thanks everybody!

I'm kind of concerned about him today and I'm not sure I can put my finger on it. It may just be that he's more like 3 weeks than 4, cause I'm having trouble getting him to take food by himself. His weight actually puts him closer to 3 weeks than 4, so maybe I'm expecting too much. His eyes are a challenge to keep even partially open and if I don't see any improvement by tomorrow I'm going to switch meds.

He's very sweet. (yes, it's definitely HE) I moved him from the carrier to the bathtub because it's next to a plug in for his heating pad, and easier to clean up when all is said and done too!

I have to work all day tomorrow so I called the clinic to see if they'd board him for the day. They will, but because he's too young to vaccinate, the tech was concerned he'd catch something there. Good point. My boss is allegic to cats, plus my office is right next to where he does presentations, so....a mewing kitten is out of the question. My friend at the florist shop next door would probably keep him there, or if the weather is mild I could probably even keep him in my car. What to do.... Worst case, I can take a lunch and drive home to feed him. (it's not real close)

Boog's Mom...I see you're from Oregon too. I found him on Lone Elder Rd between Canby and Aurora, if you have any clue where that is.

I have a couple names in mind, but I have to wait for DH to get home and see what he thinks... Yeah, like I really care.

It's been one week since I found the little guy on the road. Still no name, but his eyes are clearing up and he seems to be doing well. He still hasn't mastered eating, so I really question how old he is. But, we like him. DH took care of him yesterday while I was gone and I think they bonded a bit. Here's his 1 week pictures. Sorry, they're a bit fuzzy mainly because he doesn't sit still for 2 seconds.

It's a bird, a plane, no....it's my...



foot...



I love to sleep on poppy's shoulder...

Oh how cute is he..he seems to be settling in well...Great job.. and congratulations on your new addition..

He's a cutie and a lucky guy that you found him! Bless your heart!
Hey I live in Oregon, too. I know where Canby and Aurora are, just not the road where you found him. I live near McMinnville, not so awfully far away. In fact if you were to drive to Spirit Mt. Casino, you would literally drive right past my house!

Awwww! What a little angel. He is adorable!! I love the look on his face in the last pic.

Originally Posted by Cinder

That's one heck of a parent...

I hope the little guy makes it. When I called DH to let him know, he asked me what the kitten looked like. I told him it was a grey/black tabby with longer hair...and that he actually looked a lot like our George, a feral we lost to kidney failure. Then I got to thinking that George had passed away early in June, so I went and looked at the inscription on his kitty urn. He died four years ago today. That's kind of weird.

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Sending {{vibes}} so he will be ok!

What a great story! Things do happen for a reason. He looks really settled in with you now.

I can climb up legs now, but if my ears were any bigger I could just fly up there instead.

oh what a cute pic you got !! i can almost see my oldest cat Marvin(14YO?) as a kitten and you made my day with a great big smile !

Oh that is the cutest picture!!!

You've got to love those adorable eyes!