Hello, I think my name is Googlie.

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Hello everyone, my name is Anna and I live in Greece.  In September my husband found a stray kitten behind the place he works in VERY bad shape.  She was abandoned by her mother and her foot was shredded, her face was bitten (or injured), she was so thin and dirty.   We took her to the vet and he stitched up her foot as best he could.  He was worried that he might have to eventually amputate her poor paw, but tried some antibiotics for 2 weeks, first.   

We already have a chihuahua who is pretty well behaved, just does not liked to be bothered by other animals, so it was a difficult decision to bring this kitten home.  The kitty was in a kennel and I had her in a separate room. She sat in the kennel and didnt move for days, only to go to the "bathroom" or to eat.  I had her separated from my dog, so it wasnt all that difficult.  Not really fair to the dog who was used to having freedom of the whole house, poor girl.

Now, this was supposed to be a temporary living arrangment, just until she had her round of antibiotics and then we would rehome her... RIGHT!!! She is here almost 2 months later...in perfect health!  Very lively, playful, strong , she is all over the place.  Best of all, you would never know she almost lost a leg.  I love her to bits and sorry to say I was not a cat lover...at all. 

Look at me now!


This is too long!  I look forward to learning new things because it seems she is here to stay.  I still have a little problem with my dog because kitty wants to play...doggy tries to stay away... so I hope I can get information here.
 

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Welcome to TCS googlie googlie !! Wow....look at what love, food and good care can do!! Your Googlie is so beautiful. Thank you for taking her in and giving her a home and the care she desperately needed. Googlie knew you were a cat person so she needed to make sure you discovered that as well...I love it [emoji]128525[/emoji]

Please feel free to ask questions anytime...there are lots of kind, knowledgeable people here. There is a great section called "Articles" that has a ton of information on everything from cat care to cat behavior to cat health. Lots of great information in those as well!
And please continue to share with us how your new girl is doing (by the way we LOVE photos [emoji]128521[/emoji])

Again...welcome [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 

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Hello there and welcome to you and sweet little Googlie! That name is adorable! 


Thank you for taking this little baby in and taking such good care of her. Huge 
 to your hubby for taking this injured little girl off the street. You found yourself a good man! 

The relationship between Googlie and your dog will have to be something that is taken slowly. We have a wonderful article here that helps with introductions. 

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/introducing-cats-to-dogs

Even if they have met already, you can do a re-introduction. it's not uncommon to have to do this. It's entirely possible that they may never be "friends" but as long as they can learn to co-exist peacefully, sometimes that's all you can ask for. 

Please ask if you have any questions. We are happy to help any time. 
 
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Thank  you!  I have been reading quite a bit today and I should be working :)  But this is more important.  You are very kind and your profile cat is gorgeous.
 
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Thank you, Kat!  Googlie suits her, silly as it may seem to some, because she  opens her eyes really wide when she wants to play hunter and we cant stop laughing.. googlie eyes.  I could have thought of a million others, but that suits her.

As for the dog, things are ok, until the kitty wants to play with her.  They will sit together nicely now, but only until the cat needs to be entertained and starts poking and proding the dog, then its not fun.  Thanks again!
 
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I definately plan to. Thanks :)
 

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Welcome to TCS Anna.  Googlie is beautiful.  What a difference from your September picture to now.  She is so lucky that your husband found her.  
 
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Welcome to TCS Anna.  Googlie is beautiful.  What a difference from your September picture to now.  She is so lucky that your husband found her.  
Thank you rubysmama!  She wasnt able to clean herself for a couple of weeks, but when she finally learned I woke up one day and instead a very dirty girl, out walks this kitty with bright white legs and behind!
 

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Thank you rubysmama!  She wasnt able to clean herself for a couple of weeks, but when she finally learned I woke up one day and instead a very dirty girl, out walks this kitty with bright white legs and behind!
Awwww.... sweet girl. Must have melted your heart even more.  She was determined to turn you into a cat lover wasn't she. 
 
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