One More Fuzzy Addition

At the end of June a small orange tabby cat (he actually has orange swirls instead of stripes) showed up at our house (probably 6 weeks old). He was very skinny and scared. All summer we put food out for him so he could eat, but he had that "feral cat" thing going on for him and was absolutely terrified of humans. In August we started buying kitty treats and he would get closer and closer to us to get them. With much work he is officially a "lap cat." About 2 weeks ago he got brave and started rubbing on us and meowing at us. He has come a long way, but he is still terrified of unfamiliar people, loud people, and children. We decided if he is going to stick around he needed his shots and he would need to be neutered. After calling around to see what veterinary clinics would be willing to help out this stray kitten, we found out that there are many resources and generous clinics in the area. Dr. Lowry of Eastridge Animal Hospital gave him his first physical, a rabies shot, the FVRCP (a series of shots in one), ear mite treatment, flea treatment, dewormer, and a month's supply of prescription kitten food all for $27. Yes that is right, twenty seven dollars! (Thanks Dr. Lowry!) Dr. Lowry says the kitten is about 4 1/2 to 5 months old, and he weighs 4 pounds. Additionally, the Cabarrus Spay and Neuter Clinic is going to do his neuter for $35 at the beginning of October. Okay well those are all the technical details, now we feel it is important to note that we did not go looking for another cat! He found us, made himself at home, and never left! He (now called "Butterscotch") is going to remain an outside cat, but now with the added comfort of his new kitty bed (Fred's- the discount store- $3). There is much to be learned from this story. We had been talking about the future and babies, and look....the lord sent us a baby kitten. Forrest Gump sums this up in 2 sentences, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." :) Well, that is about all there is to this story! We will post again soon!

Love,

Lindy, Brian, and Bear

"If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer."