Pictures of the Tabby Boy I rescued...

He's not as feral as we thought. He actually likes to be petted, but is still pretty nervous.

He needs to move on from my neighbor's house, and soon. I'm going to contact all the potential homes this weekend and if no dice, then he'll have to go to the animal shelter on Monday.

I wish ALL kitties could be assured a comfortable, safe FOREVER home, but it's just not to be....





Please send him . He needs them.

Cally

Oh my goodness!!! Look that that cute little face! He's so relaxed there laying on his back! He'll find a home in no time! What a cutie!!

I've been looking forward to seeing this little guy! Oh my, he is just gorgeous. Based on his behavior, I wonder if he might be someone's lost pet? He has the looks and the personality to win someone over, I hope he gets a good home very very soon!!

If you have to take him to the shelter, do you think he will have a good chance of being adopted? He seems like a lover...

Unfortunately, no, he doesn't have a good chance for adoption. It's kitten season, and I'm rural, so there are free offers for cats everywhere. I will offer to pay the balance of the neuter as well as rabies to the adopter. Perhaps he'll be listed as "pet of the week" in the newspaper although the shelter hasn't even had luck with that lately.

I doubt he's someone's pet, as he had quite a few burrs on him, is obviously wormy and was pretty empty of food. I did find him on the edge of the university campus, but I just didn't get the feeling he was someone's pet. He could have come from anywhere, as there is a cemetery across the street, etc.

As I said, he needs our vibes. I usually take 1-3 strays into the shelter each year--some healthy like this little guy and some in horrible shape. I never ask "what happened" to them later (I know the shelter manager pretty well) because honestly, I can't handle it. I do what I can and then I have to shake it off, go home, and hug my furries.

Well, he certainly has from me. I think it's awesome what you are doing for him and other kitties.

He is so precious! I don't understand why he wouldn't have every chance of being adopted.

that little Stormy gets adopted. Be sure that that shelter tells his rescue story on his cage card and anyplace else. People like that sort of thing and it may help him get a home.

ETA: please tell me that yours is not a gassing or heartstick shelter! If it is, I will contribute financially to his welfare if that will help get him a home.

Also - post him on Facebook so his pic and story can be shared. You never know. We can get animals adopted that way.

Aww! Look at those eyes! Poor little kitten.

Sending all the towards his new home! He is to precious!

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little Stormy

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I like it.

He's so handsome! Where in Texas are you?

Aw, he's a precious boy. Strong vibes that he will find his forever home soon.

Sending lots of good thoughts that Stormy will find a good forever home. He looks like a sweetie!

Wow, he looks like a bigger version of MY feral foster, Lucius! I'm sending a TON of vibes his way hun, he's beautiful!

Hi everyone,

I'm feeling the !

This morning I woke up at 1 am and worried for a couple of hours, which is not uncommon for me. This morning I had an email from my neighbor who said she'd keep the kitty as long as it takes if I'd get him tested for FELV because she is putting her cattery at risk having him there. Of course I agreed.

I'm in Stephenville, TX. I have easy access to Ft Worth and am willing to travel a fair distance for delivery if needed. I'm also starting a search for rescues/places with fosters today.

As for our shelter, no, it's a kill shelter, but it is done humanely. The woman who runs it has done it for over 15 years. It's just the volume of animals...incredible amounts come in ALL THE TIME. Between the college students and farm pets that breed indiscriminately (the farmers come in with HUGE smiles and a box of 12 mixed breed farm pups or 20 half wild kittens and think they're doing the humane society a FAVOR!) it's bad.

I'm accepting any and all suggestions! Thanks again for your help!

C

OK, here's my suggestion.

Call your newspaper. Meet with a photographer and the reporter and tell them the story of the rescue. Make it as dramatic as you can. Be sure they get some good pictures of the little guy.

This is the kind of story newspapers love.

And I'll bet you have multiple offers to adopt him.

Huge for this sweet boy!!

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This morning I had an email from my neighbor who said she'd keep the kitty as long as it takes if I'd get him tested for FELV because she is putting her cattery at risk having him there.

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Aww, bless her. I agree with the posters who said to get this story out to the press. Did you see that video of the 60-something mountain climber who climbed to get a cat off a concrete post? It was on the news, and got who knows how many hits on youtube... It is true that people love these kind of rescue stories.

I just know this little guy is going to find a home.

I've been busy contacting rescues, but so far, only one has responded and they said they are full. I'll have to think about the newspaper angle. I'm a fairly private person, so the exposure would be very uncomfortable for me.

Just talked to a friend. She knows someone who may be looking for a cat!! Yay!!!

Keep the ideas coming.

What's this little guy's story?

Hmmm....I'm in Fort Worth, near Hulen/1-20....hmmmmm.....if only my husband and other kitties would let me adopt a 3rd cat, I'd so take him!