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Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:20 PM Oct 2015

Do you remember the abandoned kitten I found in my back yard last summer?

He was scrawny, malnourished, crusted with fleas, yucky eyes and so close to death that flies had already laid eggs on him.

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I really didn't expect him to make it, but he proved to be tougher than I thought. Here's my Boogie Man a little more than a year later.
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He has turned out to be a great little cat and quite the handsome young man, don't you think?

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Do you remember the abandoned kitten I found in my back yard last summer? (Original Post) Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 OP
Yaaaaaaaaaay shenmue Oct 2015 #1
Beautiful. eom LiberalElite Oct 2015 #2
Love these stories! MuseRider Oct 2015 #3
Thanks. He's had a much better outcome than I expected. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #11
Lotta love goes a long long way doesn't it? MuseRider Oct 2015 #13
he's beautiful! Evergreen Emerald Oct 2015 #4
He's a small kitty, weighing in at about 7 lbs., but he's got a nice solid feel to him and his coat Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #8
Very sweet Evergreen Emerald Oct 2015 #16
Unfortunately, a lot of animals wind up being dumped in rural areas. When I was growing up Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #60
That's what I noticed first... MMTampa Oct 2015 #80
That's very small for a male meow2u3 Oct 2015 #88
He might add a little more weight as he matures, but Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #90
Cute little black kitty meow2u3 Oct 2015 #91
He's about 16-18 months old. He might fill out a little more, but i Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #92
He is adorable! mithnanthy Oct 2015 #5
I've always had a soft spot for black cats. The first cat I remember having was a black cat Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #10
What a handsome boy. Joe Shlabotnik Oct 2015 #6
You know, I really think he does. He is one of the most loveable kitties I've ever had. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #7
All of my kitties Joe Shlabotnik Oct 2015 #9
That face! Lizzie Poppet Oct 2015 #24
How beautiful he is, passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #30
HOW did you get a picture of my Mellow Fellow??? raven mad Oct 2015 #85
Oooh, look at those gorgeous gold eyes!!!!! Did you end up calling him magical thyme Oct 2015 #12
I wound up calling him Boogie, as in the full tilt variety. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #14
It's a great story! Enthusiast Oct 2015 #33
Black cats with yellow eyes are THE BEST! trof Oct 2015 #15
The picture doesn't do his eyes justice. They are a deep golden color, almost orange. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #17
What a handsome guy! n/t ColesCountyDem Oct 2015 #18
gorgeous! nadine_mn Oct 2015 #19
What a doll baby GoneOffShore Oct 2015 #20
What soulful eyes and debonair paws. snagglepuss Oct 2015 #21
Peeps who are kind to children and animals are very special, indeed. AzDar Oct 2015 #22
He became quite the handsome fellow! Lizzie Poppet Oct 2015 #23
He is one beautiful boy. passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #25
Handsome indeed Cassiopeia Oct 2015 #26
I do remember. 3catwoman3 Oct 2015 #27
Thank goodness he found you. Thank you for saving him. spooky3 Oct 2015 #28
Major transformation Liberal_in_LA Oct 2015 #29
I've only had one black cat passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #31
Boogie loves his kitty treats. When he hears the box rattle, he comes to attention. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #35
That is too funny passiveporcupine Oct 2015 #37
sez awww allan01 Oct 2015 #32
You're an angel Ahpook Oct 2015 #34
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW Skittles Oct 2015 #36
Oh, how handsome! GoCubsGo Oct 2015 #38
Gorgeous! And his holiday (Halloween) is coming up. You two should celebrate valerief Oct 2015 #39
Couldn't ask for a better outcome. Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #40
Bless you, sez this old atheist. ;) Duppers Oct 2015 #41
beautiful restorefreedom Oct 2015 #42
He only goes outside when I am at home so I can keep an eye on him. I wanted to be sure that Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #47
most spayed/neutered cats tend restorefreedom Oct 2015 #53
I've had black cats before and I'm always especially watchful Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #55
people can really suck restorefreedom Oct 2015 #56
True. hifiguy Oct 2015 #82
The shelter's afraid the black cats might be used by witches meow2u3 Oct 2015 #89
Awesome story Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2015 #43
What a handsome little panther! And it is great blondie58 Oct 2015 #44
Squee!! And thank you for saving him n/t eridani Oct 2015 #45
He is gorgeous. Lunabell Oct 2015 #46
K&R! stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #48
Awwww - He's a beauty! Triana Oct 2015 #49
What a handsome boy! brer cat Oct 2015 #50
AWW look at that sweet face...If that's NOT love, I don't know what is Wonderful rescue kitty story. onecent Oct 2015 #51
I hope all goes well with your kitty. It sounds like she has a good chance. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #57
Wish all kitties could be as lucky as this one was to find loving homes! Bless you!! DiehardLiberal Oct 2015 #52
GORGEOUS! catbyte Oct 2015 #54
He looks like a feral cat I adopted 15 months ago, though my Tico is a BIG boy, not tblue37 Oct 2015 #58
Lucky Kitty!!!! redstatebluegirl Oct 2015 #59
So Cute!! teacupchi_2000 Oct 2015 #61
Amazing recovery lark Oct 2015 #62
awwwww, granny, what an adorable baby!!!!!! so glad you were able to save him!!! may you have niyad Oct 2015 #63
From the response I got when I posted about him before, Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #68
Black cats are the best. IrishEyes Oct 2015 #64
Aww! He's gorgeous! Arugula Latte Oct 2015 #65
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2015 #66
Very pretty cat looks like my Sydney. ArnoldLayne Oct 2015 #67
You are no longer Granny but Momma! Sanity Claws Oct 2015 #69
I am a mom, granny, great grandmother and auntie. Take your pick. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #70
aw, what a handsome fellow! We also have a Boogie, a dog.. :-) secondwind Oct 2015 #71
what a great story! bench scientist Oct 2015 #72
Awesome boy! catrose Oct 2015 #73
I have 3 kitties with noses to monitor in approval! raven mad Oct 2015 #74
The Itty Bitty Kitty Comittee! I love it!! Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #75
Bouncer, Nosey, Sassafrass and Calli say hi to your new baby! raven mad Oct 2015 #84
I have a theory that black cats are some of the most resilient kinds. ginnyinWI Oct 2015 #76
Adorable! Lizzie Poppet Oct 2015 #78
Boogie is pure alley cat. He undoubtedly came from one of the feral cats in the neighborhood. Arkansas Granny Oct 2015 #79
Good kitteh. Good hoomin. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2015 #77
A good critter rescue story always brightens my day. hifiguy Oct 2015 #81
meowza! SusanaMontana41 Oct 2015 #83
More pics!!! chervilant Oct 2015 #86
YOUR CAT IS GORGEOUS !!! trueblue2007 Oct 2015 #87
Purrrrrrrrrr!! KamaAina Oct 2015 #93

MuseRider

(34,051 posts)
13. Lotta love goes a long long way doesn't it?
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:54 PM
Oct 2015

I know you had to do much to rescue this guy but the love makes them want to live. My hardest rescue is sitting up against me right now. Ratty old torn up guy. I loved him from a distance for 6 years and fed him daily but once I was able to touch him he was mine. He has terrible asthma but was easy to teach to use a breathing treatment appliance. I am convinced that many "gone" babies can be rescued if they get the right people to do it. You did great. It is hard but so worth it.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
8. He's a small kitty, weighing in at about 7 lbs., but he's got a nice solid feel to him and his coat
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:46 PM
Oct 2015

shines like silk.

Evergreen Emerald

(13,069 posts)
16. Very sweet
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 07:09 PM
Oct 2015

Like you, I have kittens that have been abandoned. One was found by a neighbor. She was too young to be away from her mother, but she made it. We found another that was starving. We nursed him back to health as well.

And, recently another kitty showed up in our barn. I honestly think people are dumping them in our area because we all have property--a more rural area. I could not keep another cat, but we took him to the vet, had him fixed and shots, and someone from work adopted him. He actually found us. He came up to our porch and sat there meowing!

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
60. Unfortunately, a lot of animals wind up being dumped in rural areas. When I was growing up
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 10:56 AM
Oct 2015

out in the country, we would have animals wander up to our place scared and hungry all the time. Usually they were pregnant females. My dad would take them in and feed them until the pups were born and old enough to wean, then we'd load the whole bunch up and take them to the Humane Society with a donation and a big bag of dog food.

I've heard people talk about taking an animal out to the country and dropping them because "they'll find a good home". I tell them in no uncertain terms that what the animal will most likely find is hunger, disease, injury or a bullet. It really pisses me off.

MMTampa

(82 posts)
80. That's what I noticed first...
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 04:56 PM
Oct 2015

What a beautiful coat and what a handsome cat. I commend you on a love and commitment above and beyond. You are lucky he picked you to save him.

meow2u3

(24,738 posts)
88. That's very small for a male
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 02:21 PM
Oct 2015

I bet you he's a real scrapper. What he lacks in size he makes up for in toughness.

Very handsome little black kitty.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
90. He might add a little more weight as he matures, but
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 03:53 PM
Oct 2015

he is pretty slender and small boned. As you can see from the picture, he's well proportioned (and fits perfectly on my lap).

I'm sure he's the offspring of one of the feral cats I feed, and some of the females are even smaller than Boogie.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
92. He's about 16-18 months old. He might fill out a little more, but i
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 04:13 PM
Oct 2015

don't expect him to get much bigger.

mithnanthy

(1,725 posts)
5. He is adorable!
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:36 PM
Oct 2015

Give him a hug and kiss for me...!
I have 2 black kitties..Binkenstein and Sally Jane...they are the loves of my life. I also have a white and orange polydactyl cat named Bussie the Snowman, who has his own song (sung to the tune of Frosty the snowman)"Bussie the Snowman, is a very happy fellow..He's got spots and big fat feet and eyes like Limoncello"

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
10. I've always had a soft spot for black cats. The first cat I remember having was a black cat
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:48 PM
Oct 2015

given to me when I was just a little girl.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
7. You know, I really think he does. He is one of the most loveable kitties I've ever had.
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:44 PM
Oct 2015

He doesn't just demand affection, he returns it.

Joe Shlabotnik

(5,604 posts)
9. All of my kitties
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:48 PM
Oct 2015

to some degree were farm cats who found their way inside, strays, rescues etc. But I had one Tabby whom I adopted when he was already about 5-6 years old, and wow, not only was he an amazing cat, but the bond that we had was because I think he knew that he was on death row.

Edit to add, this was Sputnik

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magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
12. Oooh, look at those gorgeous gold eyes!!!!! Did you end up calling him
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 06:52 PM
Oct 2015

Boogie Man? I seem to remember his name being "Critter" for a little while!

trof

(54,255 posts)
15. Black cats with yellow eyes are THE BEST!
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 07:05 PM
Oct 2015

Our Ace was a fantastic cat and a helluva hunter.
He would bring us squirrels.
Amazing.

passiveporcupine

(8,175 posts)
31. I've only had one black cat
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 08:28 PM
Oct 2015

She was a Burmese, so her black had a rich chocolaty undertone. She was a retriever, and she loved chasing and retrieving butterscotch candies...the kind wrapped up in orange cellophane. When she brought it back in her mouth, the two twisty ends would stick out like bright orange whiskers on each side of her mouth. It was so cute, you couldn't not throw it for her. Besides, if you ignored it after she dropped it in your lap, she'd get the claws out to remind you. I miss that girl. Her name was Jezebel.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
35. Boogie loves his kitty treats. When he hears the box rattle, he comes to attention.
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 09:01 PM
Oct 2015

He sometimes catches them in mid air with his paws and stuffs them in his mouth. He looks like a little monkey when he does that.

valerief

(53,235 posts)
39. Gorgeous! And his holiday (Halloween) is coming up. You two should celebrate
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 10:50 PM
Oct 2015

with cat toy feather wands and bubbly champagne.

Duppers

(28,088 posts)
41. Bless you, sez this old atheist. ;)
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 11:07 PM
Oct 2015

I worry about all the fur babies out there who don't find an Arkansas Granny angel.

I loves your bootiful, lucky boy.




Oh, and thanks for putting the bell on him. More...


restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
42. beautiful
Sun Oct 11, 2015, 11:14 PM
Oct 2015

what a lovely boy

looks like he goes outside

please be careful these next couple of weeks..halloween not a good time for outdoor cats, esp black ones

might be better to keep him in for now

peace and health to you both...black kitties rock!

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
47. He only goes outside when I am at home so I can keep an eye on him. I wanted to be sure that
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 05:35 AM
Oct 2015

anyone would know that he's not a stray.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
53. most spayed/neutered cats tend
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 08:19 AM
Oct 2015

to stay very close to home, some wont even leave their yards. so if he is neutered, he is probably staying close by, but since there are many stupid kids and psychos out there, you never know. i used to volunteer at an animal shelter, and they never adopted out black cats in october, plus they screened the crap out of people anyway

so happy that he beat the odds! those little ones are so fragile, many dont make it.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
55. I've had black cats before and I'm always especially watchful
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 09:24 AM
Oct 2015

this time of year. People sometimes do really ugly things.

 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
82. True.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 05:26 PM
Oct 2015

The cat shelter I got my guys (now both across the Rainbow Bridge from kidney failure) from will not let black cats be adopted in October. What is WRONG with some people?

meow2u3

(24,738 posts)
89. The shelter's afraid the black cats might be used by witches
Tue Oct 13, 2015, 02:24 PM
Oct 2015

In other news, broom sales have increased 1000%.

blondie58

(2,570 posts)
44. What a handsome little panther! And it is great
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 02:40 AM
Oct 2015

That he didn't have to have his eyes removed due to infection. Thank you for taking this handsome guy in. 😼

onecent

(6,096 posts)
51. AWW look at that sweet face...If that's NOT love, I don't know what is Wonderful rescue kitty story.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 07:45 AM
Oct 2015

I just returned from Manila where my son lives and he rescued 2 kittens from a "horrible, horrible" rescue place - that catered towards VERY EXPENSIVE LITTLE DOGS FOR THE RICH, SO THEY tend to ignore cats.

Well This little on under a lb....became attachd to my son and vice versa before they nearly touched...after many appts to the vet, ear mites, worms, digestive problems, blood in stool..the (very nice Philippino vet) said this baby not make it...and my son and I both said,"Oh yes she is"...(the vet very lovingly looked at us with sad eyes, but her eyes also told us with as much love as we w ere showing for "Yoda" already, she just might have a chance. now it has been since august 10th (approx) and she is still alive. vet had to wait to deworm her because she was so little the meds could kill her. She was and is a fighter....and this little kiTtY LOVES EVERYONE.and is barely 2 lbs now. I must work on figuring out how to post pictures..would love to show her off.

Jumps on furniture (has akitty friend that is very healthy and much bigger now...but I believe that "rescues" KNOW....AND THEY SHOW THEY LOVE TENFOLD THAN ANY OTHER KITTENS I HAVE EVER SEEN.

YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL KITTY AND A beautiful beautiful story. I become incensed when I see animal abuse....it puts me into orbit. and I'll just bet your little 'boogie man" follows you EVERYWHERE.

nice story...I needed a nice story today...Mondays are always difficult for this senior. i have a 10 year old kitty that was also my husband's kitty..and 8 years ago he passed...so I have my baby beside me always. (May probably lose her before I am gone, but to NEVER HAVE loved this little magical baby I would have missed out on some wonderful bonding between a human and a little fur faced baby doll.

Enjoy your Kitty!! Boogie Man is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
57. I hope all goes well with your kitty. It sounds like she has a good chance.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 10:06 AM
Oct 2015

A friend once told me that when you take on an animal you are also taking on a heartache since chances are that you will outlive them. Like you, however, I wouldn't miss out on the opportunity to love and be loved by an animal. My life has been made better by the animals that have shared it with me.

tblue37

(64,860 posts)
58. He looks like a feral cat I adopted 15 months ago, though my Tico is a BIG boy, not
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 10:23 AM
Oct 2015

a little one (15 pounds of black panther gorgeousness!).

niyad

(112,064 posts)
63. awwwww, granny, what an adorable baby!!!!!! so glad you were able to save him!!! may you have
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 11:21 AM
Oct 2015

many happy years together.

and yes, I do remember when you found him. happy tears right now.

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
68. From the response I got when I posted about him before,
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 01:14 PM
Oct 2015

I was pretty sure that some of you would remember him. He'd a real sweetheart.

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
64. Black cats are the best.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 11:30 AM
Oct 2015

I love all cats but black cats are just awesome. They are lovable, sweet and adorable.

Response to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
70. I am a mom, granny, great grandmother and auntie. Take your pick.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 02:08 PM
Oct 2015

Boogie thinks we're a couple. He likes to stretch out against my torso, facing me with his head on the pillow when we go to bed. He might not stay there all night, but that's how he generally starts out.

bench scientist

(1,107 posts)
72. what a great story!
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 03:18 PM
Oct 2015

So glad you took him in and that he is doing well.
world needs more people like you.
have a great week.

ginnyinWI

(17,276 posts)
76. I have a theory that black cats are some of the most resilient kinds.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 04:22 PM
Oct 2015

They are an old "breed", evolved from the originals, who were tabbies in Egypt, when they first ventured north into Europe.

We had four foster kittens this summer, two black and two tabbies who all got sick with upper respiratory infections. The black female, Rosa developed pneumonia, and was only about six weeks old. It didn't look good, but I took her in and the animal care manager nursed her back to health. About a week later, with lots of meds and attention, she was able to rejoin her litter mates.

The manager said that she's cared for a lot of sick kittens, but there was "something about her", a kind of strength or will to survive that she saw in her. Very rewarding for everyone when they pull through.

I still have Rosa and one of her sisters, and they are 3 1/2 months old now. Hopefully they can go back this week. Her lungs are clear now, but she still has had some sneezing and drainage left over from being so sick, so I've kept her here. The other one was sneezing too but has stopped so she's good to go. No spay/neuter surgery for kitties with stuffed up noses!

Here they are: Rosa is the black, Ladybug is the spotted tabby:

Arkansas Granny

(31,476 posts)
79. Boogie is pure alley cat. He undoubtedly came from one of the feral cats in the neighborhood.
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 04:33 PM
Oct 2015

I feed them and let them shelter on my back porch, but they are quite wild and won't let me touch them. I'd like to do TNR on them, but there isn't a program in my area and I just can't afford to do it on my own.

chervilant

(8,267 posts)
86. More pics!!!
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 08:58 PM
Oct 2015

Your handsome young man reminds me of my Boo-Boo Kitty. I only had Boo for a year, but he was a wonderful cat.

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