This little scaredy cat got into the warehouse in which I work, and someone had to save her so I did. I recently asked about integrating her into my house with my 2y old cat.
So far, she’s been quarantined in a separate room, she’s got a bite on her foot I wasn’t told about that looks partially healed, but still not great, and so I’ll have to figure that out first. I have a cone on the way to stop her from licking at it until I can get her to the vet (who was supposed to email me yesterday…c’mon guys kitty need help!) Unclear if the bite came from one of the dogs inside the warehouse, or (lord I hope not, but…honestly I think so…), the raccoon she was spotted near a few days before she gained entry to the warehouse. I have a pic if anyone wants to see it, but it looks like a lil puncture wound (not exactly cute) so I’m only going to if someone requests 'cause they wanna help (as much help as that can be, need the vet for sure but advice is always welcome in the meantime!!)
She’s terrified, but, that’s probably normal? I mean, she’s a wounded stray captured in a humane trap and then was fostered in a bathroom for a while until I got her in her own room. It’s been like 26hr since I got her here, I’d be scared too. That said, she’ll hiss and hiss but won’t bite or scratch, when she hisses I’ll pause and slow blink, then keep going, when I reach her she’ll let me pet her, pick her up, starts purring and rubbing her face into the pets, y’know, cat stuff. So, pretty good? Idk! I’ve only adopted from humane rescues so far this is kiiiinda my first “found it in a dumpster” cat.
My tubby kitty, resident idiot… Idk if she’s even noticed, despite the new kitten using her separate box (clearly “smells” involved there wafting under the door) and she definitely heard her meowing at me (begging for release into the wild) about 1h ago. Doesn’t seem to care at all, who knows with this dingus! Maybe they’ll become fast friends when they see each other, here’s hoping!
Here’s another pic, of her deciding I may not be so bad after all, of course she’ll forget this next time I walk in…
Just got back from the vet! No communicable diseases but still under rabies quarantine for a few days, got FelV and distemper vax, too young for rabies vax. Still gonna bring my tubby one in for updated shots, but mostly just for peace of mind since the new one’s blood is good!
Vet didn’t even give me a cone but I’ve purchased one, hope it fits! Honestly it almost seems like she hasn’t been licking at it since she got here and is less stressed (even if she’s still pretending to be mad, I can see through those crocodile hisses!) I’m worried she has minor tendon damage too because she flops around when I pet her, but she runs good and walks (quickly, away from me lol, but) good, and she can jump and climb and hang on my blinds, so maybe she just likes flopping for belly pets and snuggles lol.
Idk yet but I think she’ll let me cone her, she only really fought the vet for the blood draw, but like I hate it too lol. She took the vaccine better than me though!
I’m quite surprised they didn’t insist on a cone!
You’re awesome for finding one on your own.
Me too! Tbh I used to have one from my other being spayed but I couldn’t find it or she’d already have one on! The one I ordered won’t be here for another day or so which honestly will give me time to observe it. She honestly may not need it, looks like she’s kinda stopped licking it actually!
My other definitely knows she has company now, but I think she wants to be friends, we’ll see after quarantine!
Honestly I’m surprised how much better it looks already just in ~72h from when I first saw it!
They’re fragile little bastards but if it’s not infected it’s still basically a baby and heals like one :p
You’re right she may not even need it. I mean you’re obviously paying attention. I’m not worried.
Have a good life, all three of you or more.
Thank you from all three of us!