My brother gave me a starving cat for christmas...

Oh - I'm so glad you got her into the vet, poor baby! She sounds sooooo sweet!

This is great vet news! Its so difficult to believe she is that old - she's so small! She sure has a lot of love though, even with all she must have been through in her life. Looks like you may have another family member - just in time for Christmas

Did you remember to ask them to check for a microchip?

Also, if you want to search for rescue groups in your area, http://www.pets911.com is an excellent place to start. ....though.... I have a feeling you may have a sixth kitty now if no one calls to thank you for rescuing her!

OH! I don't know where in your home you kept her, but it might be a really good idea to grab some flea collars from the supermarket, cut them up and put them in your vacuum cleaner bag or canister and give a really thorough vacuum. The collars can kill cats - but they're also great at killing fleas and eggs that may now be on your floor or carpet.

What are you going to call her?

Laurie

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The vet pulled out the microchip gun thing first thing, so that was done. And there was no chip. I've posted an add on pets911 now. Wow, looks like a really great site. I like the fact it loads quickly for my dialup. petfinder always takes so long.

I'm not giving her up to just anyone, that is for certain. If she has a caring family out there somewhere, who accidently let her out, I'll give her up. I thought I'd look for a family for her if no one claimed her, but... Well, my oldest nephew told me he and his brothers decided to name her 'Tiger Cookie'. So I've been calling her TC. I'm thinking that will stick.

I'm not too thrilled about the fleas. I've kept cats for 11 years now, and not once had an infestation, though all of my cats seem to come with them. I've never had so many cats in the house, either. She's in a little bathroom, all by herself. The other cats can peek at her under the door, but can't touch her. And there is no carpet in that part of the house. The pill the vet gave her is supposed to kill the fleas in 24 hours; my last check on her, they were already dropping off. Yuck. The vet tech recommended I spray in there with a flea spray, but TC will be living in there for a while. I think I may just try that flea collar trick. Sounds like it should work pretty well. Just have to vacuum a lot for the next week or so.

Oh - I'm so glad you got her into the vet, poor baby! She sounds sooooo sweet!

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This is great vet news! Its so difficult to believe she is that old - she's so small! She sure has a lot of love though, even with all she must have been through in her life. Looks like you may have another family member - just in time for Christmas

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She is the sweetest thing. She was even good at the vets. None of my cats are good at the vets. My brother said she was even good about his two year old looming over her. Just adores attention. I just need to get everyone used to her, so we will have no cat fights.

I am so glad you have her this little sweetie will now have the life she desereves

Good results from the vet! I am so thrilled that she found your brother and you! I have a feeling that you are ALREADY attached. You could give her a Christmas name, too, since she came to you as a starving little creature - like Holly or Misty for Mistletoe.

awww, i'm so glad this kitty has someone to love her. you're her angel, for sure

I think she'll end up being my sweetheart. She so loves being loved. Just got to get through this adjustment period. And I want to give thanks to my nephew for her being here. My brother would have never called me if he hadn't had his little boy there worrying about what was going to happen to this little kitty. Kids can have quiet an influence on how you view the world, and treat other things around you, you know?

My nephew's so excited; he's coming over Friday for a visit. He can't wait to see how 'his' kitty is doing. I've thought about changing her name, but since it's really his doing she's here, I'm thinking I'll stick with Tiger Cookie, as he gave it to her.

Awwww! What a lovely thing to have happen! Your nephew is also lucky to have such a caring auntie!

BTW - how old is the boy?

He's 7. And really enjoys animals. It's too bad his dad is allergic; I think otherwise they'd end up with a menagerie. In the spring he creates a little zoo; they live near the woods and a stream, and he goes and collects bugs, frogs, little water insects things... Puts them in buckets to show off to everyone, then lets them go again before nightfall so they won't die. He was going to be a veterinarian when he grew up, until he discovered Steve Irwin. Now he wants to run a zoo.

what a happy ending to a great story. and hooray for a 7-year-old boy who wouldn't give up on making sure that TC was rescued

Originally Posted by Jeamy

He's 7. And really enjoys animals. It's too bad his dad is allergic; I think otherwise they'd end up with a menagerie. In the spring he creates a little zoo; they live near the woods and a stream, and he goes and collects bugs, frogs, little water insects things... Puts them in buckets to show off to everyone, then lets them go again before nightfall so they won't die. He was going to be a veterinarian when he grew up, until he discovered Steve Irwin. Now he wants to run a zoo.

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Awwwww! He has a sweet face and, I guess, a disposition to match!

I think your nephew's attitude says a lot about how he is being raised.

I grew up in a house with pets who got mediocre (sp) care. Our dogs got puppy shots, rabies shot once and were licensed thats about it. They had food and water and love but I never felt it was enough.

Now that I am an adult caring for a kitten as well as three water turtles I understand how they deserve more than what my parents provided to my pets as a child. My new kitten eats a very good quality food, has been neutered already, has been treated for both fleas, an eye infection, a upper respitory infection and a yeast infection in his ear (his time on the street caused these things). And although my turtles have never seen a vet, I have a number ready for a herp vet if they were to need a visit.

What is funny is my husband grew up in a house with similar attitudes for pets--actually worse than my house. No animals were in the house and his parents have a hunting dog that hasn't left his 6'x6' pen in over two years because my fil hasn't gone hunting (she got to leave over christmas for the first time in 2 years--my husband took her out and ran her through the woods).

He agrees with my attitude and wants our kids to know better.

Leslie