If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Another orange IBK + update on pups
Just got home from Springfield. Picked up the two cattle-chasing pups this
morning from that ranch and had to use the ranch hand's restroom before I left. Blowing nose from crying for his loss, coming back out of the house I had to pass through a laundry room where I heard tiny mewlings. Looked down into a pile of laundry and there was a little mama cat + two IBKs, one of whom looked me straight in the eyes and caused me to fall instantly head over heels in love. IBK's color wouldn't have mattered but the fact that I've been wanting an orange cat forever really sealed the desire to have this IBK. The ranch hand said I could take it right then and there but poor thing is probably not more than four weeks old!!! I guess he either didn't know any better or else he thinks the chances of the IBKs living a few more weeks are slim. IBK #2 is a calico and so is mama. What I'd like to do is go rescue all three of them, set up a crate with a blanket in it under the house, get the mama spayed ASAP and let her wean the IBKs, then return her and the calico IBK to the ranch and keep the orange stripey one. These folks aren't ever going to get any of their barn cats spayed, and I can't keep all three. The man said he will keep the orange one for me, but I am afraid something might happen to it between now and weaning time. He said he found it when its eyes were still closed, way up in a barn, lost in some kind of pipe, screaming for mama, and there in that laundry room is so much junk and clothing on the floor I am afraid someone might step on the IBK or drop something on it. I hate to separate the siblings, too, but no way can I take on two more, one is stretching my capacity to the limit, but I've been wanting another orange tabby for YEARS, I'm such a sucker for them, and this one was possibly the cutest kitten I have ever seen... I don't even know it's sex. I think taking just one would encourage bonding between it and the older cats here. Sudden separation from mama and sister would probably make it seek attention from the older cats here, in search of a new parent, yes? So I've been thinking of that kitten all day long.... I took the two dogs first to C.A.R.E. where they were refused, this shelter does not take in animals directly from the public but rather takes some from "death row" at the pound. They did look at the pups and said they are so nice looking that they will probably have a good chance of being adopted from the humane society, which is where they sent me. This was my first ever experience of turning over an animal to such a place, and I was very unhappy about it, I could see how sad and scared the poor things were. Maybe if we all dedicate some purrs for them to find great new homes, they will make it out of there alive. By this time tomorrow I want to have made a decision on what to do about the orange kitten. I could just go ahead and take it out of harm's way while it is still so tiny, I know it would survive, but would really prefer that it stay with its mama for another month, and I know the ranch people would be glad to let me have mama spayed and bring her back in a month, but it would be a real hassle as well as an expense I don't need. The ranch is more than halfway to Springfield from here and I'd have to go back twice, in addition to traveling for the spay. I'd want to do that before the stray orange tom that comes around here finds out I have a queen on the premises. Hoping all you folks will help me make a decision. Just keep in mind that not taking the orange tabby IBK is not an option..... |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Hoping all you folks will help me make a decision. Just keep in mind that
not taking the orange tabby IBK is not an option..... Not sure what to advise, but you've got powerful orange tabby purrs coming from both of mine! Samuel Redcat and Harri Roadcat are both sending their best. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Pat wrote: Just got home from Springfield. Picked up the two cattle-chasing pups this morning from that ranch and had to use the ranch hand's restroom before I left. Blowing nose from crying for his loss, coming back out of the house I had to pass through a laundry room where I heard tiny mewlings. Looked down into a pile of laundry and there was a little mama cat + two IBKs, one of whom looked me straight in the eyes and caused me to fall instantly head over heels in love. I would take all three cats - let her wean them in a safe place, then neuter and rehome the two, if you can. FWIW, a purebred dalmation will be placed very quickly at the Humane Society. The other heeler type probably has a good chance if he's a nice dog. I will keep them in my thoughts. Bless you for saving them all. -L. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Pat wrote:
Hoping all you folks will help me make a decision. Just keep in mind that not taking the orange tabby IBK is not an option..... If you can go back and get the mother cat and all 3 kittens, and bring them to safety, I for one will be happy to make a contribution towards the spay cost, plus something towards your petrol. Deb. -- http://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
If you can go back and get the mother cat and all 3 kittens, and bring
them to safety, I for one will be happy to make a contribution towards the spay cost, plus something towards your petrol. Deb. Ditto Dan |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
-L. wrote:
Pat wrote: Just got home from Springfield. Picked up the two cattle-chasing pups this morning from that ranch and had to use the ranch hand's restroom before I left. Blowing nose from crying for his loss, coming back out of the house I had to pass through a laundry room where I heard tiny mewlings. Looked down into a pile of laundry and there was a little mama cat + two IBKs, one of whom looked me straight in the eyes and caused me to fall instantly head over heels in love. I would take all three cats - let her wean them in a safe place, then neuter and rehome the two, if you can. FWIW, a purebred dalmation will be placed very quickly at the Humane Society. The other heeler type probably has a good chance if he's a nice dog. I will keep them in my thoughts. Bless you for saving them all. -L. I agree completely. I'm not sure returning the mama cat and the calico kitten to the ranch would be wise. If the calico is a girl they won't spay her and the situation will just continue. If they want a "barn cat" I'm sure they can find another one. Purrs for what you are doing to give these critters better lives. And we will demand pictures (at least of the little orange fluff!) Jill |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
"-L." wrote FWIW, a purebred dalmation will be placed very quickly at the Humane Society. The other heeler type probably has a good chance if he's a nice dog. I forgot to mention learning more about their breeding yesterday. The females mother was a purebred dalmation, the father a heeler. The second dog is part chow - small, brown, cute as a button, and terribly sweet. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
"Debbie Wilson" wrote If you can go back and get the mother cat and all 3 kittens, and bring them to safety, I for one will be happy to make a contribution towards the spay cost, plus something towards your petrol. Thanks a bunch, Deb. Like Jill said I'm sure the ranch will not spay the returned Calico. I'm sure she's a cutie too but I barely glanced at her, mesmerized as I was by the orange one. The mama is very small and has long, badly matted fur. I didn't have to look hard at her to notice that. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Pat wrote:
"Debbie Wilson" wrote If you can go back and get the mother cat and all 3 kittens, and bring them to safety, I for one will be happy to make a contribution towards the spay cost, plus something towards your petrol. Thanks a bunch, Deb. Like Jill said I'm sure the ranch will not spay the returned Calico. I'm sure she's a cutie too but I barely glanced at her, mesmerized as I was by the orange one. The mama is very small and has long, badly matted fur. I didn't have to look hard at her to notice that. Wish I could contribute something but I'm living non-paycheck to non-paycheck... sigh They obviously don't care for/take care of the cats so a new home for all would be best IMHO. Jill |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
"jmcquown" wrote Wish I could contribute something but I'm living non-paycheck to non-paycheck... sigh Take heart, because when you are finally found eligible for disability they will pay you all the way back to when you first applied. I got over $7k after my long wait, back in '92. |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Update on feral cat and kitten | Ar Fai Ve | Cat rescue | 6 | March 4th 05 03:28 AM |
The Tale of the Two Orange Kittens | Cleo | Cat rescue | 0 | January 28th 05 02:14 AM |
Orange female cats??! | JPT | Cat health & behaviour | 26 | July 6th 04 10:32 AM |
[OT] Orange? | Jeanne Hedge | Cat anecdotes | 15 | March 8th 04 03:33 PM |
Nice Update on B5's creator, J.Michael Straczynski & Buddy the cat | Christine Burel | Cat anecdotes | 8 | January 19th 04 12:01 PM |