Friday, January 5, 2024
Owlly Goodbye
Saying goodbye to Owlly was one of the hardest things I have had to do in a while. I haven't cried so hard since Mia died. When we first got her and she started coming out from hiding I noticed she had some hair missing on her tail and walked funny. I thought it was because she had been sitting in her pee and hiding constantly. Stress, anxiety, pee, no movement is a horrible combination. We took her in for her recheck appt and they tested for ring worm and it was negative. So thankful! We continued to work with her and got her to come out on her own, enjoy being around us, love pets and starting to explore. She was due again for her recheck when I confirmed her appt. and they let me know that in deed she tested positive for ringworm!!! I thought they did test her and it was negative! Nope, I guess they did both test - the light one was negative and it didn't look like the textbook case. UGH!!! UGH!!!! We also had her back legs checked and she has lactating patella where her knee caps bump out of place.
SO......time to make the decision. To keep fostering and do the ring worm protocol or not.
The last day before he appt I kept her in the crate. Every time I would look at her I would cry. She looked so sad and wanted to come out so bad. I can not commit to that protocol with the possibility of it spreading to our posse then having to do the treatment for all of us! Especially since grandparents are coming and we are leaving island for vacation. We had to return her. :( Hopefully she will find a great foster with a feline friend and if she needs fostering again once treatment is done we will take her back.
She was just beginning to come out of her shell and then this! Would she be stuck in the kennel at the shelter again??????? Poor thing!!!! UGH, ugh! Here is a write up I did about her.
Chestnut, we named her Owlly.
Owlly is just now coming out of her shell from being completely terrified, hiding and hissing to being a cuddle, affectionate, curious love bug. She needs someone who can gain her trust so she can be your amazing, cuddle companion that can hang out and be around you.
It was amazing to watch her go from her cute, little his and extreme terror, hiding in her box to wanting to hang out, get chin and belly rubs, and watch us with her curious eyes. She even started to meow to get let out to explore and hang out. She is low energy and has trouble walking so really just wants Churru and love to melt her heart. She is the sweetest, loving girl once she trusts you. She will still occasionally hiss but she has never bitten or swatted, just a quiet little hiss. She is now use to kids, a dog, the vacuum, and other cats. She is very curious and wants friends, both human and feline. She loves to play and toss around a toilet paper roll, toothbrush, tiny socks or go for the laser pointer. We kept her in our bathroom in the beginning and then moved her to a crate in the kitchen so she could see us and all the action which helped her not be so scared. She loves to be pet on her back, chin rubs and belly rubs! She likes to be picked up gently, cuddle and lay with you on the sofa, eat fancy feast and kibble, and lick churru off your fingers! Please be her cuddle buddy.
Owlly is just now coming out of her shell from being completely terrified, hiding and hissing to being a cuddle, affectionate, curious love bug. She needs someone who can gain her trust so she can be your amazing, cuddle companion that can hang out and be around you.
It was amazing to watch her go from her cute, little his and extreme terror, hiding in her box to wanting to hang out, get chin and belly rubs, and watch us with her curious eyes. She even started to meow to get let out to explore and hang out. She is low energy and has trouble walking so really just wants Churru and love to melt her heart. She is the sweetest, loving girl once she trusts you. She will still occasionally hiss but she has never bitten or swatted, just a quiet little hiss. She is now use to kids, a dog, the vacuum, and other cats. She is very curious and wants friends, both human and feline. She loves to play and toss around a toilet paper roll, toothbrush, tiny socks or go for the laser pointer. We kept her in our bathroom in the beginning and then moved her to a crate in the kitchen so she could see us and all the action which helped her not be so scared. She loves to be pet on her back, chin rubs and belly rubs! She likes to be picked up gently, cuddle and lay with you on the sofa, eat fancy feast and kibble, and lick churru off your fingers! Please be her cuddle buddy.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let her continue to be showered with love and let her fear be gone and trust people. Please let her be in good hands. As I write this I am tearing up again. She really touched my heart, and I think we did the same to her!!! We will always love her.
Here is a video I made about her.
Friday, January 5, 2024
Sharky
Well, well, well.....after a long journey, Sharky makes it back to our house!
What a survivor! While we had him he got sick and we got him to pull back to healthy. Then, he gets adopted and the lady ends up not keeping him. She wanted to give him back to us. How could we say no to that?! This little guy was meant to live with us. And so it begins....
Guess we are keeping him.
Sharky, we missed you!
Suprise!
Shelby is happy! We missed you Sharky.
Owlly is very curious. Sharky isn't too sure of her.
The meet and greet.
Surprise! Justin came back from surfing and was happy to see him!!
Awe.
Giving me kisses.
Well, how am I going to get anything done?
Asleep on my arm!
Love bug.
OMG!
Smitten.
Into everything.
More kisses.
Making biscuits.
Just hanging out.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Sharky pics
Good boy. He loves to lay on the floor in the kitchen.
And hang out.
HE loves to lay on the floor in the kitchen. How is that comfy?
hmmm.
Bella walked by and he jumped out of the box and she jumped about a foot in the air then hissed. So funny!! He wants to play with her so bad but she just is not sure yet what to think of him.
Where is Sharky?
Cheetah?
Get it.
Got it.
So sleepy.
Trying to get Bella to play.
Thirsty.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Furr kids
Shelby and Sharky playing.
Nap Time.
Love this cat.
Nap duo.
Missed this guy! Yep, he is in my lap!
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Cat Help
Thanks Sharky for the help.
and kisses.
Sharky loves to help out.
another Sharky helping moment.
She made the perfect loaf, haha.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Kitten Season
Kitten season is upon us.
I have not able to take babies since we were traveling, family visiting, our hearts welcoming Sharky back to our home, and refocusing on school.
Within one week, I denied a Maui Humane Society bottle baby (which ended up getting a foster), got a call from a friend on what to do with a kitten she trapped and then another call for a MHS bottle baby.
I ended up taking my friend's trapped kitten for an overnight and to the shelter the next day. Poor thing was sooooo terrified, covered in fleas and so hungry. I was able to get it into a more comfy box with blankets, a litter box, and food/water. It is amazing how Churu treat works wonders. This poor kitten was so hissy, spitting, and trying to bite so I had to strategically move it around with the treat. I am confident that I could have worked with it for a few days and got it to relax. However, it really needed to be assessed and supported by foster team to get medical attention, supplies and support if needed and a foster that was ready to take on the challenge. After, Owlly I was not ready for another socialization case! Especially a baby. I love it but it is too hard emotionally when they come around to trusting you and then you turn them over for adoption.
Cat Education:Ideally, my friend should have released the kitten to see if Mom was around and if trapped it again then taken it in. Babies are best with Mom until around 8 weeks when they can get fixed, adopted, or released back to their cat colony. This is a huge issue for kitten season and why so many end up at the shelter. People find kittens and don't see mom so bring them in. Mom is probably out hunting. Best to leave babies unless they are in danger and monitor to see if mom comes back.
Poor thing!
Little more comfy!
Then, she called the next day saying she thinks she got mom and what to do. I suggested she take it to the shelter and let them know her name and that it is probably Mom from the baby that was taken the day before. They could reunite them, be sure Mom is fixed and foster them out together until baby was old enough to get fixed and rereleased or adopted.
Another issue is cat trapping and relocating them.(This happened to Baby Blue many years ago and luckily we found her!)If you trap a cat, take it to the shelter. They can be sure it is fixed, scan it for a microchip to find their owner and preform any medical attention needed. This will help with the overpopulation of cats the more you trap and get fixed. Relocating them is potentially stealing a cat and dumping it, which is illegal!
More information to educate on managing cats in your community.
help! SOLUTION-Getting cats fixed!! Adopting from a shelter guarantees it is fixed. Trapping and taking it to the shelter gets it medical attention, fixed, reunites with an owner, or finds it a home.
This applies to dogs too.
Kitten season is upon us.
I have not able to take babies since we were traveling, family visiting, our hearts welcoming Sharky back to our home, and refocusing on school.
Within one week, I denied a Maui Humane Society bottle baby (which ended up getting a foster), got a call from a friend on what to do with a kitten she trapped and then another call for a MHS bottle baby.
I ended up taking my friend's trapped kitten for an overnight and to the shelter the next day. Poor thing was sooooo terrified, covered in fleas and so hungry. I was able to get it into a more comfy box with blankets, a litter box, and food/water. It is amazing how Churu treat works wonders. This poor kitten was so hissy, spitting, and trying to bite so I had to strategically move it around with the treat. I am confident that I could have worked with it for a few days and got it to relax. However, it really needed to be assessed and supported by foster team to get medical attention, supplies and support if needed and a foster that was ready to take on the challenge. After, Owlly I was not ready for another socialization case! Especially a baby. I love it but it is too hard emotionally when they come around to trusting you and then you turn them over for adoption.
Cat Education:
Ideally, my friend should have released the kitten to see if Mom was around and if trapped it again then taken it in. Babies are best with Mom until around 8 weeks when they can get fixed, adopted, or released back to their cat colony. This is a huge issue for kitten season and why so many end up at the shelter. People find kittens and don't see mom so bring them in. Mom is probably out hunting. Best to leave babies unless they are in danger and monitor to see if mom comes back.
Poor thing!
Little more comfy!
Then, she called the next day saying she thinks she got mom and what to do. I suggested she take it to the shelter and let them know her name and that it is probably Mom from the baby that was taken the day before. They could reunite them, be sure Mom is fixed and foster them out together until baby was old enough to get fixed and rereleased or adopted.
Another issue is cat trapping and relocating them.
(This happened to Baby Blue many years ago and luckily we found her!)
If you trap a cat, take it to the shelter. They can be sure it is fixed, scan it for a microchip to find their owner and preform any medical attention needed. This will help with the overpopulation of cats the more you trap and get fixed. Relocating them is potentially stealing a cat and dumping it, which is illegal!
More information to educate on managing cats in your community.
help! SOLUTION-Getting cats fixed!!
Adopting from a shelter guarantees it is fixed. Trapping and taking it to the shelter gets it medical attention, fixed, reunites with an owner, or finds it a home.
This applies to dogs too.