My friend saved a kitty's life today!

[Mermaid02]

She took her 5 year old to adopt a kitten at the humane society (ds and I tagged along) and there was a 1yr old male orange and white kitty who was "free" (there were 3 or 4 others too) she asked to see him in the visiting room even though they thought they wanted a kitten and were told he was free because today was his last chance. He had an upper respiratory infection and if he wasn't adopted today, he would be euthanized tonight. He is such a nice cat, super affectionate, her sons "energy" didn't phase him a bit and he was purring away. He will be neutered on Monday, she can take him home on Tuesday. It's not very original, but they are naming him Lucky.

 

[Nickimouse]

I love stories like this!

 

[Imzadi]

Aww! 1 yr olds really are still very playful & trainable. They're actually past the teething stage, too. All the upsides of having a kitten, without the downside of litter training, running over your head in the middle of the night, while they are up with endless new energy, chewing on your favorite whatever, etc.

 

[Hillbeans]

She took her 5 year old to adopt a kitten at the humane society (ds and I tagged along) and there was a 1yr old male orange and white kitty who was "free" (there were 3 or 4 others too) she asked to see him in the visiting room even though they thought they wanted a kitten and were told he was free because today was his last chance. He had an upper respiratory infection and if he wasn't adopted today, he would be euthanized tonight. He is such a nice cat, super affectionate, her sons "energy" didn't phase him a bit and he was purring away. He will be neutered on Monday, she can take him home on Tuesday. It's not very original, but they are naming him Lucky.

Oh...that is just so wonderful! He really is a Lucky cat!

 

[luvsmickeymouse]

Oh how great this is. I love to hear things like this!

 

[diz8297]

Awesome!!!!

 

[sjs314]

You made me smile, I am sure your friend will not regret her descison

 

[MIGrandma]

That is wonderful!! I'm so glad your friend chose that kitty instead of a kitten!!

 

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Wow - I am surprised that they told her all of that. It is usually the policy of shelters to not give that information so that people pick a pet that is right for them. He is one lucky cat and it sounds like he is a sweetheart. I hope that more people rescue a pet from a kill shelter. Too many babies are euthanized every day. I think your friend is awesome and I hope that the kitty is okay. Upper respiratory is so common though...if he does have to antibiotics, you may share with her to ask about the Convenia shot. It is a new antibiotic shot that lasts for two weeks and saves you from throwing pills down a cats throat or shooting the liquid down their throats. It makes life easier!

 

[mousey]

I'm sure "Lucky" will enjoy his new home. Very nice!!!

 

[MichelleVW]

Aww! 1 yr olds really are still very playful & trainable. They're actually past the teething stage, too. All the upsides of having a kitten, without the downside of litter training, running over your head in the middle of the night, while they are up with endless new energy, chewing on your favorite whatever, etc.

My boys are 4 and still do this!!

 

[Mermaid02]

Wow - I am surprised that they told her all of that. It is usually the policy of shelters to not give that information so that people pick a pet that is right for them. He is one lucky cat and it sounds like he is a sweetheart. I hope that more people rescue a pet from a kill shelter. Too many babies are euthanized every day. I think your friend is awesome and I hope that the kitty is okay. Upper respiratory is so common though...if he does have to antibiotics, you may share with her to ask about the Convenia shot. It is a new antibiotic shot that lasts for two weeks and saves you from throwing pills down a cats throat or shooting the liquid down their throats. It makes life easier!

They told her because if she would have come back the next day- he would have been gone. I feel so bad about the other cats who were "free" I hope they got adopted too.