I've been talking about her for a couple weeks now but we went to see her today and brought her home! She is absolutely precious! She definitely still needs lots of encouragement and TCS vibes from all who would give them......
It was a bit unclear what her background was and what happened to her till we met her today. Theresa, the woman who took her in and cared for her, has 2 older indoor cats and regularly feeds the strays outside her home. This particular kitten who was a stray she really took a love for. She tried to introduce her to the other indoor kitties and they were not having it! So she posted a thread on Craigslist hoping to find a loving home for her feeling she was special. The day after she posted, the kitten was attacked by another animal and it was pretty bad. Theresa took her to the animal hospital, she lost her tail and had several wounds in her back end that required stitches. She also lost some of her rear claws probably due to trying to escape during the attack. I'm tearing up just describing her story........
Anyway, when we arrived she was separated in a tiny 6x6 room because the other cats chase and torment her. Her hind quarters is completely shaved, but her hair is definitely starting to grow back. She has a little stub for a tail and was scared but the sweetest little kitten I have met yet! Just curled into a little bawl, not defensive in any way! We had to bring her home!
We haven't named her yet, even her vet bill has Name, Stray.......So sad! It is definitely going to take time for her to warm up and settle in, but she is the best Christmas gift yet! I will post pictures soon!
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It was a bit unclear what her background was and what happened to her till we met her today. Theresa, the woman who took her in and cared for her, has 2 older indoor cats and regularly feeds the strays outside her home. This particular kitten who was a stray she really took a love for. She tried to introduce her to the other indoor kitties and they were not having it! So she posted a thread on Craigslist hoping to find a loving home for her feeling she was special. The day after she posted, the kitten was attacked by another animal and it was pretty bad. Theresa took her to the animal hospital, she lost her tail and had several wounds in her back end that required stitches. She also lost some of her rear claws probably due to trying to escape during the attack. I'm tearing up just describing her story........
Anyway, when we arrived she was separated in a tiny 6x6 room because the other cats chase and torment her. Her hind quarters is completely shaved, but her hair is definitely starting to grow back. She has a little stub for a tail and was scared but the sweetest little kitten I have met yet! Just curled into a little bawl, not defensive in any way! We had to bring her home!
We haven't named her yet, even her vet bill has Name, Stray.......So sad! It is definitely going to take time for her to warm up and settle in, but she is the best Christmas gift yet! I will post pictures soon!