The little Calico kitten finally came home yesterday (Sunday)
The plan was Saturday, but the vet kept her another day because even though she was eating, she didn't have much energy, so as a precaution she stayed there. Sunday was a feral cat clinic so when I saw him there, he said she was acting like a normal kitten again, so after the clinic I went and got her. She can't stop purring and comes right to me and wants loving all the time....with the exception of my one male, Ashley, she was the easiet feral to socialize. She lost half her body weight, so she's only a pound and 4 ounces, but active and is eating well. She likes to eat the food I put on a spoon, so I gave her a lot that way this morning...I'll use my lunch to check on her...I'll feel better later in the week when she has gained a little weight. She and her sister are on albon and amoxycillin...her tortie sister as a precaution...she's very healthy and shows no signs of any problems, but the odds are she had the parasite also since it's passed down from the Mom. Thanks!
I know, I know, I need to take new photos!!!
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She's a lucky little girl to have you. 
I missed her a lot...she's a real sweetheart.
Got a lot invested in the little girl now...money and emotion!
than I'm giving her now...it's for 10 days total, so 6 more with her, but 10 full days for the other as a precaution.
as in MUST HAVE and DEMAND some NEW PICTURES of these cutie-pies 
So happy to hear that every one is getting better, healthier and stronger 
without NEW pics! 
Seriously...so glad she pulled through and you have her home again. My oldest cat is a tortie, and she is still my most playful cat...even though she is showing her age and slowing down. I think whatever scrambles up their coat colors does the same thing to their brains. I just love calicoes and torties. Soooo happy for you and the two little ones.
I will try to get new photos tonight!
happy to hear you are reunited and that she is responding to your attachment and love. good job, mom! 
Like I said, she became a cuddler very, very quickly!
The Calico is eating up a storm, though...making up for lost time I think!
My kitty is in my lap as I type and she sends a purr. Smile. I am wondering if Calico and Tort are now their names, giggle. Will watch for the new photos. We have got to get some kitty smilies -- please, someone!
I also need new photos!
She loved to be loved.
I think maybe they feel secure because it's a small are.
They are known as the Maneki Neko, the Japanese Beckoning Cat
>>One of the more popular legends centers around the Edo period (17th century), when a priest of a temple in the western part of Tokyo chided his pet cat for not contributing to the temple, which was quite dilapidated.
One day, soon after, Naotaka Ii, who was the lord of Hikone district (western part of Japan near Kyoto), was standing under a tree in front of the temple, seeking protection from rain, when he noticed that a cat was inviting him into the temple. As soon as he left the shelter of the tree to enter the temple, the tree was struck by lightening. Naotaka, of course, grateful to the cat (Tama), adopted the temple for his family, and bestowed his gratitude to the priest by helping the temple prosper. After his death, Tama was buried at Goutokuji's cat cemetery with much respect and honor, and the Maneki Neko tradition began.
Another legend tells of a famous Geisha of the Edo period, named Usugumo, who loved cats and kept her own at her side constantly. It seems one evening her cat insistently pulled at the hem of her robe, and after some period of frustration, she called for help. An admirer rushed to her side and cut off the head of the cat, thinking it to be a goblin cat. The cat's head flew to the ceiling and bit the huge snake that was hovering over Usugumo. Usugumo mourned deeply the cat who had sacrificed its life for her, and in consolation, one of her guests presented her with an image of the hero cat made of aromatic wood. That image, of course, was the Maneki Neko, and its raised paw was trying to alert her to danger.
There are many more legends, and the most popular of the bunch are to be found at the Maneki Neko Club. There are also interesting stories about the traditions of displaying the Maneki Neko. According to one story, the Japanese, who treasure good luck charms, put the Maneki Neko in the front of their store to attract customers and/or good fortune. Tradition says that the left paw beckoning invites customers, while the right paw welcomes fortune or money. Of course, there's nothing wrong with hedging your bets by having one of each.
more here: http://cats.about.com/cs/manekineko/a/manekineko.htm
As the story goes, it is great luck to have found such a cat.
So, may good luck continue to follow you!
As for the parasite(s), I have a cat that had the same problem. Finally, after several months of trying to treat it, the parasite was alas killed with a horse/cattle wormer called "Panacur".
Thanks for sharing your lovely cats!
& recommend.
I don't know if she's good luck, but she's certainly a fighter...I think she might have been the runt of the litter, but she's got a strong will.
She looks even cuter now that she's on the mend!
