so, it appears some fuckmunch dumped this kitten yesterday along my walking route

[datasuspect]

i called out to him and he ran up to me and jumped in my arms and started nuzzling my face.

he's been eating to beat the band.

there are some truly worthless pieces of shit out there.

i named him Captain Winky.

[PeaceNikki]

1. Awww.

Give Cap'n a lil head scratch from me.

[datasuspect]

2. he thinks i am his mom

and tries to feed from my earlobes and nose.

[PeaceNikki]

4. Hrm.

How's that working out for him?

[datasuspect]

5. my earlobes and nasus are not lactating.

but i went and got him some cat food and he eats what i eat when i eat.

he is going to grow to be a BIG BOY. he's got a really fluffy tail and long hair.

i still cannot believe how fucked up people can be. there was NOTHING this cat could do to help itself where i found it.

[PeaceNikki]

7. He was lucky to find you.

And you're lucky that your earlobes and nasus are not lactating.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. so cute

:loveya:

[texanwitch]

6. A black kitty.

My next cat will be black.

My first cat was black.

The poor kitty was so scared.

[datasuspect]

8. this cat seemed, grateful

i know it sounds funny, but the look on his face was like, "what did i do? i'm glad you're here!"

[texanwitch]

11. That picture shows how scared he was.

Thank you taking care of him.

[datasuspect]

12. yeah

he was behind westbrook hs, on some road they built back to a bayou, there wasn't any traffic, but i went back later to see if they even left any food or anything, and they didn't. just dropped the cat off. he's used to being around people, and there aren't any houses near there. so it was on purpose. it made me very angry.

[Inchworm]

9. Whether you take him in for good

Or just keep up with him until you find a home for him...

He appreciates it.

:hug::yourock::hug:

[datasuspect]

14. he made a place for himself on my shoulder.

like my shadow!

[Inchworm]

15. Guessing you have cats already?

They cool with him?

:)

[datasuspect]

16. no other cats

but i'm waiting for the make-ready on the apartment i am moving into, so i have him in the hotel room with me.

next week, we'll have our own crib. i'm pretty lonely most of the time, so it's nice to have someone to talk to.

[Inchworm]

18. Most Awesome!

A match made by fortune!

Get those nuggets removed. Hehe.. just sayin' ;)

I'm all warm and fuzzy now. Thanks for caring.

:loveya:

[Moondog]

10. My last cat was all black. She was a rescue too, and a great cat.

She lived for 17 great years.

You're a good man, Charlie Brown.

[datasuspect]

13. i'm gonna keep him

i want him to get huge. he will eat good.

[Brigid]

17. Awww!

Captain Winky is one beautiful -- and lucky -- boy. :yourock:

ps: How old is he? He looks like he's old enough for that big trip to the vet's office.

[datasuspect]

19. probably about two or three months.

i'm waiting for some clients to pay, i will probably take him this week after i get a carrier.

[Sanity Claws]

20. And then there are wonderful people like you

I love the name Captain Winky.
May you both live long and prosper together.

[pink-o]

21. I'm with ya--sometimes our species just sux out loud!

I rescued a little calico foundling in 1979, and like yours she was not completely weaned. She suckled the bath mat for a few weeks, as well as fingers and toes.

We called her "Regatta" because we'd just come from a Police concert, and that was their LP at the time. And the happy story is: Regatta lived until the year 2000! My sister took over her care, and she was a happy, healthy kitty all her life.

It just takes one human (you) to care for an abandoned animal. Your actions are making up for the fuckwad who deserted such a helpless baby. And I bet Cap'n Winky lives even longer than Regatta did!

One caveat: make sure your beautiful, black kitten goes nowhere NEAR the outdoors this month! I got my black Bombay 2 weeks after Halloween because she was dumped in the shelter, but sick sociopaths do a lot worse things to black cats this time of year!:grr:

[Demoiselle]

22. Not only have you done a beautiful thing for a beautiful kitty....

...you have taught me a new word. Fuckmunch. Thank you. I will use it as often as possible.

[AsahinaKimi]

23. Too many people dump animals thinking they can survive.,

My friend works in LA as a volunteer for Cat Rescue. It seems people think these cats can survive in the wild living on field mice or something.. They can not! I understand that in bad financial times its hard to have a Pet, which is why many of the ASPCA's now have free donated food for animals. I have had to use the free food myself for a while.. and I could never get rid of my cat.

Pet owners are also Pet Guardians.. My cat is an indoor cat. He can not go outside and play or he would be crushed by a car, killed by another animal ..or get fleas and tics which could kill him in the long run, not to mention bringing fleas into my place. He is better off inside with me.

People need to learn about the animals they have as Pets before buying one. You don't dump a cat..or dog and think they can survive.. Getting all their shots plus spay and neutering a cat is important too.

Thank you for being a Pet rescuer..I hope this kitty has found a nice new home.

[BuelahWitch]

24. He is gorgeous!!

Thank you for rescuing him! I agree, sometimes our species seems like anything BUT the top of the food chain! :grr:

[PeaceNikki]

25. How's Captain Winky today?

[raccoon]

26. Kudos to you, data! nt

[tabbycat31]

27. kudos to you >^..^

and please keep posting pics as i won't have my kitty back for another 3 weeks (he's with my parents).

[gmoney]

28. Looks like a pretty big cat...

not to argue, but that picture makes him look almost fully grown.

Kudos to you for taking him in and looking out for him!

Black cats are great, but I seem to get along better with orange cats for some reason. From my experience, the black ones have been independent and aloof, while the orange ones were friendlier. YMMV.

[GoCubsGo]

29. Lucky kitty!

And, a handsome boy, to boot! I have a black cat who was dumped as a kitten by some worthless piece of shit, too. She looks a lot like Capt. Winky. Eight years later, and she still shows how grateful she is to have a good home. Her over-affection can be very annoying at times, but I wouldn't give her up for anything.

[BlueIris]

30. Good luck, Mr. Winky. nt

[GirlAfire]

31. Thanks for...

...caring for Captain Winky! He's a lucky kitty.

I saw a kitten that looks a lot like Winky, but s/he wouldn't come to me after I called for her/him. The kitten couldn't have been older than four or five weeks. Its hair was all patchy. There was a bigger cat with that one, but I'm still worried that they won't find food.

:(

Anyway, give Winky a big, fat kiss from me! And thanks again for your compassion.

[joeybee12]

32. He's adorable..I have a 5-week old gray kitten in my bathroom right now...

...he was caught with a group of ferals to be fixed and then returned. He is really scared, but eating well and at least lets me pet him, but picking him up is still taboo. Working on finding him a home.

[madinmaryland]

33. Hey joey!

We've been missing you in the sports forum! Has the kitten been taking up all of your time?

:hi:

[joeybee12]

36. Yes, him and my other four cats...the voters have spoken...I can't

post there until after the WS!!!!

[madinmaryland]

38. I just kicked it for you!

We only have three cats.

[Arugula Latte]

34. Awww! Thank you for helping this little sweetie!

He is gorgeous! :loveya:

And I'd like to kick the crap out of whoever dumped him! :grr:

[ceile]

35. Thank you for taking him in.

He'll be forever greatful and terrific companion for you.

[Call Me Wesley]

37. Thanks for rescuing him,

may he be your best companion! :hi:

[WinkyDink]

39. Nice name! ;-) And a darn cute cat!