Honestly, we were just going for a little walk to pick up something for dinner yesterday, but along the way, I spotted this little girl hiding under a shopping cart on the sidewalk.
After talking with a couple of neighbors there, we realized that she had been abandoned, and had been huddled underneath the cart, wide-eyed and starving, for the last 5 days.
So naturally, we couldn't just walk away; I picked her up and we headed to the store to buy her some kitten food and brought her home with us. You can see how skinny she is.
We let her finish eating, fed her, then took her to the vet/shelter to have her checked over. We were actually hoping to leave her there, but they no longer take animals; they gave her a shot, sprayed for fleas, and made an appointment with us for two weeks from yesterday to have her checked out again. This vet will take care of all the costs to vaccinate and spay/neuter any street dogs or cats; pretty amazing considering the vast amount of street animals here! They do it all there for whatever donation you care to give .
Here she is after her flea bath; pretty wiped out. The vet said she was maybe 6 weeks old and weighed only 600 grams!
She slept right through the night, and Brian and I said that was probably the best nights' sleep of her young life. This morning she had a little walk around the patio and then has been sleeping all day.
She's already stronger today; when I first picked her up off the street, she could barely lift her own head up.
Here's a picture of her next to the planters, just so you can see how tiny she really is! but she really looks a million times better than she did yesterday.
Tomorrow we introduce the "two of them", minus the plastic crate. So far, Buddy's not too happy with her, and in my mind, she's still a foster kitten, but who knows what the future will hold for us...Just look at her little eyes staring at Buddy. I think I'm doomed :)
Stay tuned for Part 2 tomorrow: Buddy and the wee Baby Girl meet in person :)
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I have heard that story before...we're only keeping this poor thing until we can find it a good home! Too late! It had already found one! LOL that is how we went from one dog to 5 and 4 cats!
hahahaha you know what you're talking about then @cecicastor!!! If it's anything like here, there's plenty of street cats and dogs to choose from! She's curled up beside me on the couch as I'm typing this, wrapped up in Brian's shirt.
Oh yeah, she's hear to stay :)
I love that you rescued this lil' one!!! I wouldn't be able to resist helping, either, even though I'm not a cat person.
I saw a hungry cat last winter so I gave him some sardines. Then he disappeared.
So so sweet of you to take care of him and he's already doing better!!!
Your pictures are so cute! I honestly hate the thought of any human or animal suffering.
Thanks for making the world a better place!
awww thank you so much @nomadicsoul! What a lovely comment :)
This little girl is doing so much better today; it's unbelievable really!
Thank you for making the world a better place too; that cat will never forget those sardines :)
@lynncoyle1,
Buddy looks like he's ready to eat her ... he eats everything else. I have to say, Lynn, that guy seems to have no culinary morals whatsoever. If it moves, it's lunch.
I think you're doomed too. Indeed, I would be willing to bet money on it.
Quill
Funny you say that Quill, because today, I caught Buddy licking her, somewhat frantically and I couldn't tell if they were love licks or if he was deciding whether or not she needed a little salt and pepper :)
I only make safe bets, so there's no way I'd make that bet with you ;)
@lynncoyle1,
Laughing my ass off. Buddy likes his condiments. Mayonnaise, perhaps?
Quill
Mayonesa is big with the locals, so you may be on to something there :)
You guys do so well by animals. I think it is amazing what the shelters do. There just isnt enough room to have all the strays yet they help the people that are willing to help. I think that is amazing, making it easier to foster. I think that kitten will grow on you. I see you in her for some reason. hopefully your other one will warm up to her. <3
awww thank you so much @foxyspirit! She's a fighter and a survivor and today, just so happy; she was running and playing with blowing leaves! It was so cute to see, and Buddy seems like he's going to cooperate as well :) Yesterday was all kinds of hissing, but today, he's been licking her ears and playing with her; always a good sign!
Aw that is so great! So now that it has been 6 days since I last talked to you (sorry, I have been icky sick), has that kitten stayed around? Has he adopted a name? :P
I'm sorry you've been sick! Yes, she's here to stay, although the early mornings make me realize why I had babies when I was younger ... I'm too old for this nonsense haha
I'm naming her Wolfie, after @wolfhart here. I wrote a post about it, but in a nutshell, he received a terrible health diagnosis the same day we rescued the cat. I figured she was a fighter and a survivor to have managed on the street being so young, and it's the same way I feel about him :)
Well.. and? What did you guys name your new cat?
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edit good job self!
Good job on returning buddy :)
Once I name her, she's totally mine, so now, she's known as Baby Girl, and still a foster kitten :)
Who am I kidding ??! :)
Watcha think of Marina? You guys have that tile work with the dolphins at the entrance. You know, like a Marina.
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awww that's sweet @dandays ...it's going on my list! :) Thank you!!
explanation for naming her Wolfie :)ok @dandays, this one's a tear jerker, but here's my
You didn’t think it got passed me did you?
No of course not! :)
So cute and so skinny in that picture eating. She does look better immediately :) Do I have to come down there and give Buddy a stern talking to? haha Hopefully he will figure out how to share his home.
Well I've been holding off replying to you, hoping you wouldn't have to do that haha, but Buddy has come around nicely. He even let her push him aside to eat some of his food tonight! Things are looking up :)
Buddy was probably full lol Just kidding that is good to hear!
hahaha it's a definite possibility!!
Wow, she really looks happy now!
I am always touched when people take home babies and take care of them like you did! You have a great heart!
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Snekky
awww thank you so much @poeticsnake! She's so happy now, and I'm totally in love :)
The good egg strikes again :D
Hopefully, Buddy will accept the newbie and all will be good.
Ha! Thanks Asher :) It was a no-brainer for this good egg buddy! So far so good with Buddy today too, but I'm keeping a close eye out when they're together; it's pretty cute because his head alone is about three times the size of her whole body!
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Awww, she looks so much better after having eaten and gotten a good night of sleep. That's so nice of you to take her in. Here's to hoping that she and Buddy get along well!
She seems like a different kitten today ... just so much more vibrant and happy. So far so good with Buddy too; I've got to watch him though, but yesterday was all kinds of hissing and today he was licking her ears ... I think being kind and not tasting to see if he "likes" her haha
That's fun that you get to see her come back right before your eyes. Yes, hopefully Buddy isn't checking to see if she'd be good with some salt and pepper. Ack!
hahaha he's been pretty good, but a couple of times, it looks like he's going in for the kill! But, he let her gently shove him aside to get to his food, so I think he'll be like any big brother ... he may pick on her, but he'll be a great protector too :)
Nice! It's always a big question.
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That's really cool! Thank you from both of us :) Do you speak Spanish? Where did you find that song??
I'm glad you liked the song! I'm listening to it again while I reply and it makes me smile. It's one of those songs that makes me want to dance. :)
I know a little bit of Spanish. I don't understand it very well, but I can speak a small amount.
My wife and I were watching New Girl and they played it at the end of one of the episodes. I liked it, so I looked it up!
She looked a bit yellowish on the first day you took her home, what a difference some TLC overnight makes!
I totally agree! I was shocked when I looked back at the first photo, and today now, she seemed like a completely different kitten ... running around, playing with blowing leaves, just so vibrant! Thank you @livinguktaiwan :)
That's enough to melt your heart and I'm not a big cat person!
(I still love dogs too though:)awww thank you @minismallholding! I always used to be a dog person, then Brian gave me Buddy for my birthday a couple of years ago, and I've fallen in love with cats :)
Can't wait to see the first meet in person 😄 hope that Buddy won't play with the long cute black tail☺
hahaha @cicisaja! Buddy spent yesterday hissing at the poor little thing, but today, he's much more loving. I took a bunch of pictures and will try to get a post out tomorrow, but it was pretty cute :)
I think that he would teach the kitten how to relax after hunting the snakes or baby g somewhere around the new palapa roof 😂
hahaha I can just imagine the two of them sleeping, sprawled out on their backs, side by side :)
There will be another "cute post" have you named her? Betty😂 I teally want to see how Buddy trains the newbie😅
I just wrote a post explaining "why", but I named her Wolfie, after wolfhart <3
Ahhh… you are totally doomed! I’m more of a dog person myself but I can’t resist any animal really. You guys made her so happy in just one day, imagine what she’ll become in several weeks with you. And I think Buddy is just playing ‘hard to like’ right now but like any good big brother, he’ll grow into the best friend that little kitty could ask for. Can’t wait to hear what name you two come up with 😉.
We've always been dog people too, but a couple of years ago, Brian came home with Buddy for my birthday, and it didn't take long to become a cat person too :)
So true! Today she seems like a completely different animal ... just so happy! and Buddy is coming around too; yesterday he was full of hissing, and today he's been licking her like crazy.
Right now, she's called Baby Girl :)
Ahhhh… I love it! What a beautiful family you have there @lynncoyle1. Thank God you guys were there to save Baby Girl and Buddy now has a new best friend. Makes the heart smile :)
Thank you @puravidaville :) I think so too!!
Aww..she is cute and recovering fast...starved for 5 days make her week...she all refreshen up to mske you smile
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Thank you @steemflow! It's amazing how much more energy and full of life she is today :) It makes me so happy!
Taking care and saving life of others is a great deed. ...you have a good soul.....keep up the good work and help to change the world👍
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Thank you @steemflow!! That's such a beautiful thing to say :)
OMG, I really thought you were galking about a real baby. I'm so relieved to find out it waw an adofible kitten. Isn't she the cutest? I hope Buddy will gett along with her. It will be difficult tbhe first couple of days (how would you feel if Brian brought home another woman?), but give them a chance to work it out.
Love the pussy!
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I would kick Brian's ass if he ever did that LOL, and I was killing myself laughing because you thought it was a real baby!! She is the cutest little thing, and totally coming to life with a little food, sleep and love! Buddy's doing very well too; tonight, he let her nudge him out of the way and eat some of his food! That's amazing to me :)
Oooh, he's such a sweet one, your Buddy <3
And what did you except from.me to think, when you write such a title, lol
Buddy has taken to licking the little kitten now, with the occasional nip on the neck :) but overall, he's doing so well for being an only child for this long :)
Such a sweet baby! Just six weeks too, so young still. Kudos to you for taking her in and taking care of her to ensure she has a good future no matter if she stays with you or goes to another forever home. A good meal, a bath, and a good night's sleep can do wonders for animals and I hope she continues to stay in good health now that she's getting proper care.
awww thank you so much @sigilmancy! I just can't imagine how many people saw her over the last few days and simply kept walking! I'm falling more and more in love with her every day, but if we find a good home for her, that's ok with me too.
Thank you again for your kind words ;)
A very happy looking kitty. I think buddy will warm up to her/him. It might take buddy a little bit of time but from that look of him on top the kennel, and kitty in the kennel, I don't think it will take long at all. Looks to be more of a protective pose/look with a touch of oh boy what do we have going on here, look.
Well, as usual @bashadow, you are right! Buddy just hissed at her on day one, but by tonight, she gently nudged past him and pushed him out of the way to eat some of his food ... and he let her. They were also running around playing on the patio today, so I'm sure it'll all work out. He's just so huge compared to her, so I have to watch that he doesn't accidentally hurt her.
I would not worry to much about buddy hurting her. More like protect and teach her, and then get her to do his heavy work like okay missy, climb up and get that birdie for me, and on your way back pick up that gecko.
haha @bashadow, that sounds about right :)
Ohhhh exciting the meet up but the little one I cute I want cats to but the furry fellows dont agree 😬
You're furry fellows wouldn't appreciate that I guess :) This little one and Buddy have been getting to know each other today, and it's been going really well actually! He's already licking her like crazy :)
I dream off that but the cats run and than Joe thinks; he you wanna okay , Thats great and vooommmmmmmgine chasing the scared cat.
Maybe a little little kitten that Will be different i think .... gotta convince the hubby 😉😬😬
I think when you get them as a kitten, it makes a huge difference; as opposed to a cat.
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Poor baby! This makes me dislike such people even more! Not people like you of course :) You're an angel Lynn!
I completely agree @delishtreats!! I just can't believe how many must have walked right by her, for several days, and did nothing!
She really is coming alive in our house though :) and Buddy is accepting her like a real champ. She's asleep on my lap as I'm typing this actually <3
Thank you!
I wish all humans would step up for other animals. I thank you for existing!
So do I @felipejoys! I can't imagine how many people walked by her and did absolutely nothing! How??
You are so welcome, and I have the feeling you would have done the same thing :)
That is so sweet of you two. Its a beautiful cat. Im so glad yous were able AND more importantly willing to help this poor defenseless kitty. I would have a hard time trying to part ways with it if it were me in your shoes. Bless yous for your great work.
aww thank you so much @johndoer123! I couldn't live with myself if we hadn't done something ... even if we don't end up keeping her, and can find her a nice home, in the meantime, we've given her a second chance and a whole lot of love :)
Hope you are well!
I just recently convinced my cousin to allow his wife to save a little baby kitten whose mom had disappeared. They just brought it home yesterday. Shes a cutie. They named her petunia. I hope your weekend has gone well. Tell Brian I say hello and I send yous all my love.
I love the name Petunia! That's what my mom used to call me :) I'm glad you convinced her to save it.
Brian says hi back!
I just stop by there yesterday, and the kitty cat is doing really good. it is moving around on its own and full of energy.
awww that's so great to hear! The same with this little one now; she is so full of life :)
She's such a strong kitten, I hope she will stay with you at the end because you guys are the most loving person ever!!
awww thank you so much @roselifecoach! I love her more every minute of every day, so unless I find a perfect home for her, I'd say she's here to stay :)
Yay!! I think she should stay... :D
Very cool kitty! In those first photos he seemed pretty weak. A bit of food... and he got better in an instant! Well done, Lynn!
Thank you so much @trincowski! I was so shocked with how much better she looked; I honestly think she would have died on the street if she'd been left for another day. Today she's even stronger yet!
She is definitely a survivor, I'm sure she's gonna be happy living with you!!
Thank you @joelai!! She sure is happier and looking better today :)
That's great!!
Awwwwwww. I found a baby goat today, we're getting married in a week.
I'm sure you'll have beautiful kids together :)
You are a goner. Say hello to baby #2!
Who asked you?! :)
I'm not prepared to admit that...yet !
Welcome to the Family!!
awww thanks @heyimsnuffles!!
Well, @lynncoyle1:
While everyone else seems to be happy for you or the kitten, I'm thinking—the animal shelter has begun.
I wish you all very well. You're now one step closer to becoming the crazy cat woman you've always wanted to be.
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hahaha Glen, you've seen through the facade! All I need now is about 48 more rescues, a pink housecoat and rollers in my hair :)
Yeah. I was actually rooting for it to be a baby baby, as in human, as tragic and unsettling as that might have been, just to throw the animal shelter deal down the road a little bit. Oh, well. :) It's better this way. You might as well get it started now. No time like the present.
ack! a baby baby!! That would be more than unsettling I think haha, but I hear you loud and clear. Our downstairs neighbor has been feeding a stray out the window, and the stray has quietly and slowly over several days, made a home in his apartment.
Yep, it's a shelter here :)
Hey, @lynncoyle1.
Well, I am teasing to some degree. I'm sure if it continues, though, as in more strays wind up in your care, then you will definitely know you're on your way. At this point, there's still time to forego it. :)
I think it's very kind of you both to do this, though. My wife is allergic to most animals, so I'm not sure what we would have done. Maybe told someone else or taken it to a shelter? I just don't see us keeping it for any length of time.
We didn't have any pets when I was growing up. My Dad didn't want them. When I left the house, suddenly my sister had a couple of cats. Still don't know how that happened. :)
In all honesty, I picked her up with the intention of taking her to a shelter, and there's one that advertises all the time here as a "Rescue Cat Shelter", but classic Mexico, when we went there, the lady told us they no longer take cats! I really was left with no choice. Upon further research, I've realized that there isn't one cat shelter in Playa. Uh-oh! Now what?
We have a new kitten I guess.
That's funny about your sister. Dad's are always easier on daughters :)
yeah. It's not like I wanted any animals growing up. I was fine with the no pet rule. At the same time, I don't begrudge it either. I wasn't at home anymore, so it wasn't going to be in my way or bother me in the slightest. And really, I do prefer cats over dogs. They're independence can mean they also can take better care of themselves.
We've lived in rural areas most of my life, which means fields, which means, as you will know, that among other things, there can be mice. So, cats go out and mice, although, they will also bird and otherwise critter whatever they can get their paws on, and then present them to you at your feet like the highly sought for treasure that they are. :)
I really think you know what you've gotten yourself into, and now, you know that Playa could really use a shelter for cats. Now, if there was some money in it, things would be perfectly aligned. You'd just need a catchy name, like, El Gato Gringo or something. Hmmmm. That seems to be all I got. :)
It's wonderful that you took care of this kitten! 💓 I sent you two little STEEMS for a treat for this kitten.
Oh my gosh @see-it-feel-it, thank you so much for that!!! How sweet of you ;) The Baby Girl is so much happier and full of energy today; it's amazing what a little food, sleep and love can do!!
By the way, I think you're an angel too!
I'm verry happy that the kitten is doing better! She is in good hands! <3
Apparently we don't choose cats, cats choose us. So this little kitten knew well what she was doing. :)
Very true indeed! Thank you again for your kind words :)
It seems that the kitten has started a white stripe))) It's good that you did not pass by.
Thank you so much @amalinavia! I couldn't imagine just passing by, like so many others must have done!
That's so kind of you to take her home. Hope it will be able to become healthy with your TLC!
Thank you so much @sgbonus! I'm amazed at how much stronger and healthier she seems today compared to two days ago. I guess a little food, water, sleep and love goes a long long way :)
Oh, she is yours. There is no doubt in my mind :) Just wanted to let you know that I have joined the ranks of the steemitbloggers and you are the very first one I am leaving a message and vote for - in that role 😹
Hi there @mariannewest! I know I'm kidding myself when I say I'm still not sure haha
Welcome to steemitbloggers! I'm honored that I'm your first person to visit too :) It's a great group of people over there, and I know you'll fit it perfectly ;)
Thank you!!! 🤗
You are so welcome @mariannewest :)
She looks so happy now and I'm glad you found her. You have a very kind heart to take her in. I liked the photo where she is lying down and staring directly at the camera. It seems that her eyes are saying that she is safe now.
mom to her now :)Thank you so much @watersnake101! She is happy here I believe, and is becoming livelier by the day. That's very perceptive of you too; I often catch her just staring at me, and I really think I'm
Oh my goodness! Look at her eyes! You are meant to keep this kitty; she will bring you good things. <3
Hey there @uniwhisp! I believe you are correct and that she is here to stay :)
That was an awesome deed you guys did! She looks so different after a bath. Good thing she's in good hands!
Thank you @mikeycolon! I'm amazed at how much better she looks today too! A little love, food, and water goes a long way :)
Did you make a decision yet in regard if your keeping her?
Oh we're going to keep her alright, she loves us to much now, and I love her too :) I did just write a post about her namesake; take a look because it'll answer your question perfectly.
Thank you for taking such an interest @mikeycolon :)
Congrats! I had a feeling you'd end up adding her to the family, LOL.
hahaha right?! I didn't want to admit it, but the second she was in my arms on the street, I just knew I was going to keep her :)
This made me cry. Here in africa, most of us don't like pets mostly cats. It's now that we are starting to appreciate and love pets because of people like you @lynncoyle1. This animals needs love, They need care, the need attention. The way my uncle's pets love me is out of this world. When they don't get to see me for a long while, immediately I surface, the happiness in them is always epic. There are millions of animals abandoned and there are millions of abandoned people too. We really should invest more in touching lives. I pray for grace to be able to touch lives not only of humans, but of every living creature who needs a touch and a rebrand in their lives. @lynncoyle1 thanks so much for this spark
The very best thing about an animal is once you give it love, it will love you back unconditionally. Mexico sounds the same as Africa then; so many animals are uncared for. I know that I can't make a difference in this whole country, but I can make a difference for this one cat :)What a beautiful comment @unyimeetuk!
You are a saviour to that cat. Keep doing good😊
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Well done on being a decent human being. I'm finding more and more of them on this platform. And stories like this are so encouraging, especially when the news mostly airs stories about disaster, death, and the like. What you did here reminds me of a scene from the film Evan Almighty - ARK: change the world through one Act of Random Kindness at a time.
I do think you are stuck with another pet, and from reading your comments below, I think you've also come to the same realisation!
Thank you, sincerely, for sharing this uplifting story.
awww thank you for such a beautiful comment @steveblucher :) I just commented this to someone else here : I know that I can't make a difference in this whole country, but I can make a difference for this one cat :)
Yep. I think you're right :)
I am so glad you stopped and gave her a chance. She will undoubtedly love you forever!
finally !!) today, and even gave us little kisses. I think she knows she's at "home" :)awww thank you so much @papacrusher! She started purring (
Well done my dear cute cat really need a shelter, God bless you
ha! that kitten ain't goin nowhere! but hey that is so kind of you guys and that Vet, wow, what a generous service they do. I'm surprised they can aford to do that but it's heartwarming.
good for you guys, it's going to be interesting watching her fill out, get strong and healthy as she grows up!
Oh man, that is one cute kitten.
Thank you so much @fromage! She's a kitten and really full of it, so it's a good thing she's cute :)
What a great easy-read and entertaining share! I'm new to Steemit, so you are the first blogger I upvoted. :-) I enjoyed your blog! I hope all works out well for this kitten!
Hey thank you so much @buysoaphere! I'm honored to be your first! :) This kitten is already spoiled and completely at home here !