Purrs In Our Hearts - Cat Forum UK
Cat General => Our cats stories => Topic started by: Kelly on July 22, 2007, 10:02:24 AM
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About 2 months ago I was asked to babysit a mother and kittens whilst the rescue lady went on holiday. It was fab having 5 little lovelies running around but it was clear one little boy wasn't quite right. He'd run into furniture, peck at his food and run like his legs were too big for him. When the lady returned we decided to get him checked out. The vet told us part of his brain that was responsible for coordination had not developed as it should and he would permanently be this way. My Oh and I had already discussed adopting him before the vet visit and after the diagnoses we were determnied. He is actually now a long term foster to see how he goes. My little boy named him Purrcy (he's obsessed with Thomas the Tank) and he is an absolute stunner. He's tabby and white, has THE LOUDEST purr ever heard, gives lots of licks and just loves attention. He'll never be an outdoor cat as he is vulnerable to attack from other cats, but this little boy has brought so much love and laughter with his funny little ways that if he has to stay here forever then we'd be more than happy! As he grows I'm sure his running into furniture might start putting dents in them, but we're prepared! My little boy is so gentle with him and can just sit and watch him.
So I'd like you all to give a lovely Purrs welcome to our special little boy - Purrcy!!!!
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r280/kelly_2706/072207095527.jpg)
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Welcome Purrcy!
He is adorable and very lucky to be in your care :wow:
Give him a few cuddles and headbuts from my gang
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:blow kiss: Purrcy is wonderful Kelly. I can see why he stole your heart.
Reminds me of our Minimopsical. They are indeed special creatures these. I bet he will give you lots of love :Luv:
Welcome Purrcy!!!
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He really does Ruth - he's a perfectly normal, happy, loving kitten - he just can't help but bash into things and he never lands on his feet bless him!
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:wow: He's a stunner, gorgeous markings :Luv:
What does long term foster mean though? Does that mean he is still looking for a forever home if the right person comes along? I'd be incredibly tempted to keep him if I were you, he sounds like a wonderful little boy :)
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I think he will stay with us but the lady at the rescue wanted to say 'long term foster' in case he develops health problems that may require lots of treatment - she didn't want me to officially adopt him as we don't know what his future health will be like and she said she couldn't put that unknown onto me. Of course, I will be contributing if there are any issues, but obviously insurance companies are v reluctant to touch him as he is so we will see how he copes as he gets older.
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Oh that's good, I'm glad he's staying with you :)
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Purrcy is a gorgeous little boy :Luv:
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Purrcy is lovely - and lucky to have found you, Kelly
:Luv:
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He is beautiful Kelly :Luv:
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Nice to hear an update of the little lad.
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What a handsome boy. I am a sucker for little black noses! You are both lucky to have found each other - the babysitting must have been fate!
Claire xx
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Aw, what a little cutie :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Welcome to Purrs Purrcy :Luv:
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what an absolute stunner, a bobby dazzler for sure ;D
Lots more piccys of him please :)
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He is beautiful :Luv:
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If I can get him to sit still I'll get some more on! To say he won't be allowed out because he is vulnerable he has spent the afternoon play fighting with my 18month old kitty - Archie!!!!!