So THIS was dumped at my across-the-road neighbour's place on Friday night, when it was raining and 4C and just a generally awful night...
Yes, that's right. A six-week old female Calico kitten, dumped like trash. Fortunately my neighbours are kind.
They heard her wailing outside and brought her into their house.
Then they called me! But before you start...
NO! I did not keep her. We do NOT need 18 cats!
No one believed me when I said I was going to find her a great forever home. I think even Gordon doubted me.
(Although he fell in love with her right away!)
But no, we really didn't need another kitty. My neighbours couldn't deal with her, so I told them to bring her over.
She settled in really quickly. She is an amazing kitten: super affectionate, confident, friendly...
...and completely unfazed by other cats.
We took her to the vet on Sunday. Apart from worms (for which she was treated) she was fine.
She likes to be carried around. She fell asleep in my hoodie.
Sometimes she sleeps with her eyes open! But she's wide awake here.
And while we were waiting for her NEW KITTY-PARENTS to pick her up yesterday, she fell asleep zipped into my vest.
Her name is Destiny now, and she has gone to live with my friends Bob and Laurie, who recently lost their beloved cat to cancer. They weren't quite ready for another cat but when they heard about this special little kitten, they wanted to come meet her. And then they took her home.
Her name is now Destiny, and she is going to have a fabulous life.
And I am so PROUD of myself for not keeping her... I amazed many of my friends, and quite possibly Gordon. :)
As soon as I saw her, I wanted her. I tried SOOOOOOO hard to talk Dave into letting me get another cat - Mom was all ready for a road trip - but Dave wouldn't cave.
ReplyDeleteBut it sounds like she's right where she's meant to be!
I had the same kitty once. Her beginnings won her the name Xena (Warrior Princess) and Xena and my ginger, whose name was Toe-Toe, were fast friends. Good luck to Destiny.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly landed with a very compassionate group of people.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found her a great home and I know her presence will help to heal the hole left by her predecessor.
Her little paws left footprints on your hearts (and all ours too).
Please get her new humans to provide updates.
Some angels have fur and you just never know when one will visit.. even briefly.
A POX on whomever dumped this wee one.
Karma.
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ReplyDeleteCute kitty. I would have kept her, but I don't have 17 others!
ReplyDeleteOh what a sweet little baby. Good on you for not keeping her and it must have been destiny that she could find a home with your friends.
ReplyDeleteThat dear little heart! It would have taken almost super-human willpower to resist her, so good for you -- and better that you found her a forever home so quickly. ♥
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could have your strength--she's adorable, but 18 would be a lot! I'm so happy you found this sweetie a home. You are a Kitty Angel! XOXO
ReplyDeleteSweet little girl. I'm so glad she found a forever home! (and not with you...proud of you). Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteI too wish karma to the individuals who dumped her. What is wrong with people?
Thank goodness there are still amazing people like your neighbor, yourself and the friends who adopted Destiny. Happy life, little beauty!
that is freakin impressive.. I mean the cute is strong with that one.. Congratulations Bob and Laurie
ReplyDeleteGlad she found a forever home ♥
ReplyDeleteShe certainly landed in the right place at the right time. I was SO ANGRY when I started reading your post, but the photos soothed my soul.
ReplyDeleteDid you see the funny costume Jane and I put up on FB this morning about the crazy cat lady? I thought of you too!
Deletedang...she is adorable. boo to being dumped, but glad she was found quickly and is now in good hands
ReplyDeleteYou're both very kind-hearted.
ReplyDeleteKudos to all of you for caring about this precious little one! A thump on the head to the people who dumped her...
ReplyDeleteShe is such a cutie, I don't know how anyone could have dumped her.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any cats but I would have found it hard to let her go xx
So glad it turned out well for this sweet kitten. Why do people do thinks like this, will never understand. Thank you and your neighbours for helping her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! Thank cod you were able to help her....and find her a home.
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here crying...she is GORGEOUS!!! Yes, I am surprised you didn't keep her...but...it WAS "Destiny" that she found a beautiful forever home. I cannot believe that someone just dumped her like that. She is positively gorgeous! Wishing her a long and beautiful life! xoxoxo catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteDestiny is beautiful, I am glad you helped her find her forever home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie!! I am always grateful when somehow these little ones find their way to someone like you who cares. I wish Destiny a long, healthy life of safety, mischief and fun memories with her family!!
ReplyDeleteTerrible beginning. Happy ending. And I thank cod too!! ; )
ReplyDeleteBless you for finding her a wonderful home. She is so beautiful ,I cannot imagine anyone abandoning her.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute kitten, she is lucky to have found someone so loving to take her in. Great read today!
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She is just beautiful and I am so thankful that you were able to help and find her a wonderful home. Love when animal stories have a happy ending. As I have said before, I am so thankful for all you and Gordon do for the animals!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an adorable wee one. She sure is one lucky kitty. Kudos to you for finding her a wonderful home!
ReplyDeleteOh, she looks like the kitty that turned up outside my daughter's home in similar conditions! They kept her and named her Koo Koo Kitty for all the funny things she does. She thinks my grandson is her husband because he truly is a "cat whisperer." So glad Destiny found a loving home. I hope the people who dumped her had a flat tire on the way home. :(
ReplyDeleteI am amazed you managed to maintain your self-control! We even talked about the fact that if we lived nearby, we would have grabbed her in a heartbeat. So glad you were able to find her a good home.
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