The Microchipped Kitty Tail

Pattie's Son Rowan, and Atticus, the Microchipped Cat!

Here is the story of the microchipped kitty.  It belonged to a couple who live 10 miles away from where it been living, in Pattie's garage for several months now. They brought "Charlie" and his sibling to a farm nearly 10 miles away a year ago because Charlie was having litterbox issues.  They both went because they were siblings and the owners didn't want to split them up.  When Charlie arrived, he was spooked by the chickens, and ran, never to return again.  A YEAR LATER, he is in Pattie's garage.  Pattie and this farm are about one mile from each other.  Pattie, correct me if I am wrong.  Here are Pattie's words:

"So... Due to my excellent data collection skills ( Stalking abilities ) I did some research. Located the owners on the microchip on facebook. While looking at their page found a page that had a pic of a kitty that looked just like Atticus. Come to find out after a call to Bubbaloo Farm on Egan Rd ( right up the road) Clayton had a brother named Charlie who ran away a year ago. Now I am not sure what to do. They said it is up to me... but He has made himself right at home here...."

here is the Farm's response to Pattie's note on Facebook:

This is Anna from Bubbaloo Farm. There is a very good chance that that is Charlie, our cat's brother. Here is the whole story, in case my husband left any out when you called.  Some friends of ours had adopted two cats and had them for a year. These cats were super friendly but they refused to use their litter boxes and were doing their business all over the house. They were fed up with it, so we offered to take the cats and let them move into our barn. The day the two cats were delivered, Charlie leaped out of their van and ran into the weeds. We tried to coax him back but the chickens scared him and he was gone. We never saw him again. This happened back when the weather was still warm so I thought he must either be living in someone else's barn or not have made it (we do have coyotes around here). Since he could not stay where he was, and he was never really our cat, if you love him keep him! We could try to settle him back in here if you don't want to keep him. I am afraid he will run away again, but we would do our best to make feel at home if you bring him back. Your book idea would be a great story, you could make him into a brave cat exploring the world. 

NOTE:  Pattie is keeping Atticus - his new name.  :)


Ahhhhh,,,, such great stories!  It is kind of sad though, that these owners who went to the trouble of having their cat microchipped never even bothered to call back.  But apparently the farm owners do keep in contact with them, so I am sure they've been told.   They really shouldn't own any other cats if they dumped these other two.  That's my opinion.

I am trying to mentally prepare myself for the weather forecasted for Wednesday and Thursday.  Thursday will be a very bad morning.  We are expecting between 10-15 inches of snow.  This will not be good for the kitties.  As it was this morning, I picked up a gazillion wet towels due to the thaw, and nearly killed myself on the ice.  I am grateful that I come home safe and in one piece each day.  As I've said before, this time of the morning is the safest time.  And even those that are up and about know what I am doing and respect me for it. 

Bittens this morning

Celia this morning

Tomorrow I should have updates on Calvin/Cody, Bittens and Celia, and Teddy.  Larry is doing well.  He is fat and happy with my niece and her girls, readying themselves for a move in mid-April. 


Have a great day!

Great Quote! & UPDATES!

Before I forget, two weeks ago this past Friday, our little Zoey (aka Winky), who died of FIP at the tender age of not quite a year, was loved by more than just me and Tracey, and all of you, and of course her parents, Chelsea and Dan, but also by Another Chance Pet Rescue, who stepped in and offered to TRY to mend their broken hearts with one of their kittens, free of charge.  Here is their story.  Thank you Another Chance!

Hi Janine,
Dan and I went to Petco today to look at the kittens from another chance pet rescue. This was exciting, but also difficult as we wish we could just have our sweet Zoey all day every day. After taking our time and holding several kittens we decided on a beautiful 10 mth old boy. He is very sweet and snuggled up with us for a while.

We will be bringing him home on Monday (going away this weekend) which gives us more time to bleach the rest of Zoey's belongings. He is very different from Zo which I think is good. We will keep her forever in our hearts. We miss her everyday, but we know we did the best thing for her.

We are really looking forward to Monday and really think that our new kitten Lloyd( Danny picked the name haha) will help heal our broken hearts. <3 em="">

Great story.

Another great story, I went and picked up Teddy from his foster mom Gail's home, and as sad as it was for all, he went to another great home, his forever home!  What a wonderful family they are too.  A little four year old, and a not quite two year old, and a set of great parents!  I am getting updates from them as yesterday was Day Two.  Fingers crossed everyone will settle in.  Thank you Gail for your determination and patience, knowing we would find him a good home.  I wish I had more fosters like Gail.  Please consider it!

Celia

In the meantime, Bittens is doing much better.  She is sitting for a measureable amount of time at the food dish and nibbling her kibbles and bits!  I went to pick her up yesterday from the woman that runs Kitten Korner Rescue, a wonderful lady that cared for Bittens the past week, much better than I could have, and got her back on the healthy track.  I put Bittens in with who I believe is her mom Celia.  Yes, you are right, I did NOT return Celia to the street!  She is too sweet, and will make someone a wonderful cat!  Spread the word!  She needs a foster!  I placed Bittens with Celia because I felt Celia was lonely all by herself, and I thought that they would instantly know each other.   Not quite.  Celia booed and hissed.  Remember, Celia is the kitty that was pregnant with 11 kittens last week, was spayed, and brought to my home for recovery.  Bittens, the five month old, was rescued that cold morning two weeks ago from the same spot.  I believe Celia had a litter already, having seen one of her kittens when Kristin and I went to try to make some sense to the vile woman in the house on the corner, who didn't believe "her" cats should be spayed.  We were actually originally there bringing her litter and food, which she had requested the prior week.

Bittens Playing This Morning

I am running out of time once again, it was a very busy weekend for me.  The weather has been somewhat mild, but half a foot of snow is expected tomorrow or Wednesday.  Oh March, how you've disappointed me! 

Lots more to come tomorrow, including the story of the microchipped kitty brought in for neutering on Thursday.  If you didn't read Friday's post, check it out.  Thanks for listening!

"Just remember you can't put your arms around a memory, so hug someone you love today."

Holy Catwoman Batman!!! - FRIDAY PART DEUX

Part Two

Man oh man!

So, the decision I made this morning to get the cat on the corner of Fifth and Central was a good one.  I needed to fill a spot because my friend Pattie couldn't get both cats she had planned on for neuter/spay - the ones I mentioned yesterday that have been hanging out in her garage in the country.  I got a call from the clinic this afternoon and not only did they tell me that CELIA was negative for leukemia, they asked if I was 'ready' for the next bit of news:  She was pregnant with ELEVEN kittens!!!  They were only marble sized, but ELEVEN.  WOW. That was a really good catch!!  Eh?  Talk about divine intervention.  She surely could have died during childbirth when the time came, and where would she have had these babies, in the snow?  In the rain?  Under a porch?  Behind a shed?  And we all know all ELEVEN kittens would not have survived either.  Celia has now been spayed.  She will be producing no more kittens for me to feed on these streets.

So, I will be picking her up after work, and bringing her to my home to recover, and then will have to put her back on the street tomorrow.  THAT's the hard part.  Having to put them back on the street.  Especially when they are so sweet.  I truly believe she is Bitten's mother.  I remember speaking to the extremely ignorant people on the corner that they did NOT want her spayed, the same people who let a tiny baby kitten out overnight in 20 degree weather, the same people who allowed that other tiny kitten last summer to nearly die amongst the group of them standing on the porch on that hot summer day that I walked right up to it and took it.  Makes me so angry.  Its like they should not be allowed to have animals!  There has to be a law!

ELEVEN.  Amazing.

Speaking of Bittens, after she used her litter box, her angel nurse, founder of Kitten Korner Rescue, who offered to care for her until she was well, told me that must have been what was causing discomfort for her.  She will be monitored for another day and then see whats up, but she is acting normal, playful, and eating a bit more since.  Hallelujah!

OK. now, are you ready for this?  WAIT TIL YOU HEAR THIS!!!  It just keeps getting better and better.

I just now AGAIN got a call from the clinic.  The other cat we brought in this morning, the boy, not only was neutered already, but microchipped!!!  And he belonged to a couple in Honeoye Falls. Now, how far is that from Lima???  He has been living in my friend's garage all winter.  The place that contacts people when a microchip is found has left them a message, but I also have their name and address and number, and will be following up on this.  HOW AMAZING, again!!!

Just two great stories really.  Wouldnt it be wonderful if this couple had been searching for their boy all this time and winds up finding him???

I will sleep with a smile on my face tonight.

"We are so often caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it." 

Man oh Man! TGIF!

As of 7 pm. last night, Bittens, the 5 mo. old kitten that I rescued from Central Park on a 20 degree snowy morning at 6 am., was acting healthy, appeared healthy, but still is not eating much.  Nor is she using the litter box.  I will get a report this morning, in about an hour, and then determine if I should call my vet to make an appointment.  Prayers for Bittens, the kitten.

CELIA

I have a friend in the country who has a problem, she now has over 5 cats living in her garage.  It started with two, and is now up to five or so.  Most are feral, but warm and fed, thanks to Pattie.   Pattie is the girl that adopted the adorable kitten Cricket in the fall of the past year. I offered - and Kristin - to help her out with spay/neuter, so I made an appointment for two kitties for this morning at RCAC.    Pattie was able to get one of the two in her bathroom last night.  She didn't have much confidence in getting another, so I thought I would get one of the many that need spay/neuter on my route.  So, here is Celia.  She is one of the many cats from Central and Fifth.  She may  be the mother of Bittens, I am not sure.  I am hoping the clinic will answer this for me, if she has given birth previously.  She is not ear tipped, and I am surprised she is not pregnant.  This TNR has given me the kick start to get a few more kitties in. 

At the Second Street location, out of the plastic tote shelter came a cat I've never seen before.  A black with white, friendly, came right up to me as I was pouring the food, starving.  Very thin.  He is an unneutered male.  Candy ran up to me on Hayward.  There are a ton of them out there. 

I have a friend who is trying to get permission from a nursing home to accept pets into their residence as therapeutic for the folks that live there.  I've thought about this over the years.  My grandmother, Helen McCann, who was in her 90s when she passed, in the final stages of Alzheimers, was cat crazy.  She loved her babies.  I have  friend in her early 60s who has severe Huntington's disease that I visit occasionally, and the facility she is in allows pets.  In fact, my friend has a small dog.  Its the best therapy around for these folks.  I hope this comes to fruition, and that the idea spreads.

TEDDY - newly rescued

 

Teddy may be going to a new home tomorrow.  There is a family who found him on Petfinders.com (thanks to Blue Moon Meadows and Susie Q Dog Rescue who posted for me) want to meet him, and will most likely keep him and 'test him out'.  Gail, his foster, I am sure is heartbroken, but glad to see a cat from the street find a good home.  I am forever grateful to her!

I must get going, so much going on today.  Its Friday, but I will try to post an update tomorrow.  Have a great day everyone! 

Minus SIX

Wow, some great comments yesterday.  Thanks everyone.  I received an e-mail yesterday from a woman that runs Kitten Korner Rescue who offered to take Bittens to see whats up with her.  I met her after work and handed over what felt like my child being given to someone who I know has a wonderful reputation amongst the animal community, although not having formally met her, I knew from the few interactions that she was a warm, sweet, kind person, with a lot of knowledge about kittens!  Hence, her rescue group name It was a sigh of relief, because I am not good with kittens, especially when they are not displaying anything that you know can be treated with this or that.  I got a note from her later in the evening and she said that Bittens appears to be healthy, good color, temperature and activity level but not that interested in eating the food she was offered, and she did weigh 3.6 pounds on HER scale.  She will next observe the litter pan to see what Bittens can produce!  Of course I am worried sick over this, but I hope to get a decent report this morning (have to wait til 8!) and if its not good, I will bring her to my own vet ASAP.  I appreciate this help so much.  Thank GOD that I haven't bored half the people that read this to death or she wouldn't have known, nor offered her help!

Yes, it was -6 degrees when I went out this morning.  Not to mention we've had about four inches of snow the past two days.  Its just gotta give.  I saw most of my usual out there.  Tuffy was at Third and Central, and there was another fluffy cat that came running to me.   She was hungry.

There are moments that capture my heart when I am walking in the quiet of the morning, listening to the crunching of the snow, from my car to a spot behind a house -  like when I glimpse over to the fenced yard next door and in the dark, I am able to see a red and white cat under a truck, just waiting for me to leave, so that he can go over to where I left, knowing there will be some food and warm water waiting for him.  After a bitter cold night. 

It is getting lighter out there.  It was 6:20 when I arrived home, and you can see the sun coming up in the east, starting to showcase a beautiful blue sky.  The temp will go up to 20 or so today, we can handle that, and perhaps 40 by tomorrow.  Maybe tomorrow I will be able to grab the cat that I sort of confirmed this morning is pregnant on Hayward.  She still won't let me quite touch her.  I will try again tomorrow.  If I could JUST feel her belly.  What I would do with her is another question.

Enjoy your day folks. 

"Somewhere out there someone is facing a harder battle than you are.  Be thankful for your life, and your blessings."

It Ain't Easy

I am not sure what is going on with Bittens.  She was brought to my regular vet just for a weigh-in, and went from 4.08 pounds last Tuesday to 3.5 pounds yesterday.  Now the scales could be a little off, but she is skinny.  Boney.  I placed some tuna and tuna water in a little bowl for her and she did lick the water and a little of the food when I got home last night.  She nibbled a bit this morning.  I am hoping this is something that will go away quickly.  I am thinking it might be worms, and she was treated with half a dose last Tuesday, and according to the low income clinic that gave her that first round, they said it should probably wait until next Tuesday when I give her the second dose.  I did call there last evening, and one of the girls suggested I get some baby food, or blend the tuna to a fine paste with water, or blend dry food with water to a paste, and give it to her in a syringe.  I am hesitating on doing that because I don't want to force feed her, yet.

It just gets harder and harder for me.  I found out today that the discounted pricing I was getting through Another Chance Pet Rescue at the Rochester Community Animal Clinic will now be discontinued.   Another Chance's bookkeeping is being taken over by someone else and I will not be allowed to get their pricing, which I was able to since this past summer.  I will need to enquire at the clinic to see what pricing they will allow me.  If I were a 501c3, it might be different. Though I do not have the money it costs to do that, nor the time. I am all by myself - I am not a group, I am just little old me, doing dozens of rescues each year. Bittens costs me $73 last week for her exam and shots alone.  And I still need to get her spayed.  I do not hold it against Another Chance, they do great things.  I just wish we had a better system.  I save dozens on my own each year.  More than dozens.

Habitat for Cats has allowed me to participate in their Petsnippers program through County Line Animal Hospital, which costs just under $100 for a male neuter - and just over for a female spay - that is with only distemper and rabies shots included. This appointment is made a week or so ahead of time.   My problem is when I get a cat off the street, they need to be seen pretty much immediately so that they can be dewormed, defleaed, and treated for any wounds.   This is where the cost lies.  My own vet, all this would cost me well over $200 total for office visit, meds, and spay/neuter.

The harder this is for vet bills, the harder it is to rescue these cats that are ready and willing.  I will write the girl at the low- income clinic to see if I am still eligible for lower pricing.  Their requirements are if you are a student, or on government assistance.  I am neither.  But not far from the latter let me tell you.

Here are some pictures of my own brood.  My little lovies, who have been with me through thick and thin, who have accepted newcomers into the house with little resistance.  I just love my babies.

Smokey

Buster

Midnight

Daisy

Rufus

Leo

I wish you all a wonderful day!

"Sometimes the blessings are not in what God gives.., but in what he takes away.  Blessings in disguise."

Ice Ice Baby!

Minus 2 degrees, minus 14 degrees with wind chill.  Its a very bitterly cold morning.  They were all out there, waiting for me.  At least most of them.  I have my regulars, and then I have my irregulars that I do worry about when they are not at their spots.  Then there is Tuffy, the old red and white tomcat that you never know which spot you will find him at, as he tends to wander.  Today he was at my Third and Central location.  Hungry, Sick, Cold. 

I am worried about the kitten I rescued last week.  She has been to the clinic, was tested for leukemia, given her shots, deworming pill, flea med, but she is acting a bit lethargic, all she does is sleep, and she is not eating the wet food nor the kitten chow I bought especially for her.  She  nibbles a little on the adult kitty food, but just a few bites.  When I first got her home she was ravenous.  I am worried. She feels thin, and this morning, she dragged her bottom on the bedspread of the bed (yes, I will surely be washing it today!)   I am a bit worried.

As you know, from time to time, I bore myself with my posts, it’s the same old same old, day in and day out.  My friend Jessica gave me a book as a gift this weekend entitled: “The Rainbow Bridge:  Pet Loss is Heaven’s Gain.”  I could not wait to get home to read it because for years I’ve done a little researching on the scriptures and its relation to animals.  I found this lovely poem, and share that with you today:

Fluffy’s in Heaven

I’m sad every day, I cry and I mourn:

Little fluffy, my love, it seems she’s gone home;

I can’t see this place that’s waiting for me;

The scene that’s in Heaven, enchanting, you see;

Angels flying above, and the trumpets they sound;

Beautiful gardens, flowers, and paths all around;

Clearest rivers and lakes, and the streets made of gold;

The lion and the lamb are asleep, while the birds sing and tweet;

People laugh and talk as they stroll in the breeze;

Grandpa golfs on the lawn, children play on the swings.

Fluffy and friends tour the mansion for me;

They race through my house, up the stairs joyfully;

Sliding down the banister, right onto their rears;

Taking corners so fast they can fly through the air;

In the kitchen they slide across a bright shiny floor;

Eating snacks they do feast by the patio door;

So happy, no troubles, no tears anymore;

Everything so perfect, but just one thing more;

When reunited in Heaven, we’ll live happily evermore!

I do love poems, and I do love the one above.  It reminds me of my childhood, and good stuff.  If anyone has a poem they would like to share, I would love for you to share!  :)

Have a great day!  Love this quote!  :)

"A true friend is someone who says nice things

behind your back."  :)