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Found Covered In Mud On A Turkey Farm, This Kitty Knew She’d Be A Princess Someday

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

If you’re reading this, then you love cats. And the incredible thing about cats is, each and every one of them is truly unique. So much so, that even a tabby cats stripes and swirls are like a fingerprint—no two can ever be truly identical. For Mindy the tuxedo cat, she’s a certified head-turner.

She’s got pretty green eyes, majestic floof, and oh does she know how to work it for the camera. But as lovely and sophisticated as she is, she was plucked from a shelter by her humans and her start at life was anything less than glamorous. I caught up with her cat mom and dad to learn all about this gorgeous gal so that I could share her story with the Cattitude Daily readers….

How did Mindy come into your life?

Mindy was adopted at 3 months old from the BCSPCA in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. They advised me that she was brought into the shelter by a local turkey farmer, along with her brothers and sisters and was covered in mud.

How did Mindy get her name?

No fancy story behind her name, she was already named Mindy when we adopted her from the BCSPCA and it seemed to fit her perfectly.

What is her personality like?

Mindy is a token tuxedo. She is extremely brave but yet scared of everything. She is the Queen of the household. She has the ability to balance on a thread if she could with the assistance of her extremely long tail. She also has an usual gait which at times resembles the walk of a runway model. 

Does she have any other cat or dog housemates at home?

She has a slightly older non-biological sister named Belle. They are 6 months apart. They were adopted within 24 hours of each other and have basically grown up together. They tolerate each other but are not besties. Belle has yet to find the courage to challenge Mindy’s self-appointed crown of being the Queen of the house.

What are her favourite hobbies?

Tormenting her sister Belle is top priority for Mindy. Things like eating, sleeping and cleaning come second to this.  She loves the outdoors but tends to wander and has twice gone missing for 48 hours. Both times she went missing we were extremely devastated. The second time was during a rainstorm she had managed to sneak out. We hired a $1,000 Pet Detective and while we were writing the cheque for them to start searching, she showed up at the back door like nothing had happened. She likes to climb in door jambs thinking its a tree and takes off afterwards like its a game. She loves her laser and can follow it no matter how fast you move it. She is incredibly quick but definitely not an Einstein. And as much as she likes to pretend she hates her older sister she copies everything she does. And lastly Mindy likes to have her daily nap on her Daddy’s lap while he watches TV.

What is something special you would like people to know about Mindy?

Mindy answers to her name and will have a full conversation with you. She always says hi first. People that meet her for the first time immediately think she is “Sylvester”.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to James and Nicole, Mindy’s cat parents, for taking the time to answer my questions about their kitty and allowing me to share her photos. Sometimes in life, it just seems that even shelter cats know they’re destined for bigger things—they just need kindhearted people like Jame and Nicole to give them the chance they deserve!

Want to learn about another rescue cat that was born to model? Meet Rover, a cool black cat that’s always ready to walk his catwalk here on CattitudeDaily.com.

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Tortie Is All Smiles Now After Being Abandoned In A Crate

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

It goes without saying that the average cat doesn’t always have an easy start at life. But the beauty about cats is, they find it in their hearts to give humans a second chance—even when they’ve been cruelly abandoned. For Tweed, a lovely tortoiseshell feline, she is one of those cats.

But luckily for our feline friends, there are kind-hearted people in this world who are quick to swoop in and show these poor cats that not all humans are bad news.

I came across Tweed’s story on my Cattitude Daily page, and reached out to her owner to get permission to share her tragic beginning matched with a beautiful happy ending. Thankfully she agreed, so keep reading to learn all about Tweed and how she got the happy ending she rightfully deserved.

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Tweed was left on my daughter’s street. It was a dead end street. Andrea was taking her garbage bins to the road. She heard a cat crying. On inspection the cat was left in a cage. It was cold, damp March day.  Inside the cage was her food bowls, a t-shirt, and a nasty towel. The bottom of the cage was full of feces. My daughter Andrea called Animal Control. They didn’t sound to enthused, so I came and got her. 

When I got there, we loaded her in the car. Off we went to the Veterinarian. They told me she was 6 months old, and she was in perfect health. No fleas either. Since we had no idea, vaccines were given. She got a clean bill of health. We then loaded her back in the car. Off we went to our home.

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I told her her name is Tweed. I called my husband and told him the whole story. Basically said I’m getting a cat. My daughter called him as well and told him what is going on.

Now to introduce her to her new fur family. Two dogs, Max McNugget, 12 years old, and Nellie, a 145 pound Bloodhound Mastiff mix.

As you can see. Her introduction to them didn’t go as planned. By climbing up a wall, she tried to escape.

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My first mistake was taking her out of the cage. I carried her to the door. I thought she flew in the garage. I walked inside and there I found her, so I shut the door, and thankfully got her off the wall. She jumped and ran to the cupboard above fridge. We call it the crow’s nest.

Well, we all adjusted to our expanded family. Not Tweed. She didn’t, she took time.

She ate food like she never ate before. We turned the cage to her private loo. What else could we do? She can pee and poop in there to her heart’s content. We just keep her litter box in there.

It took a few days for her to friend me. My hands are still torn up from claws and teeth.

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She has settled in. We are now her servants. We had her spayed. Her goal is Empress of the world. I’m sure she make that goal.

I have never loved a cat as much as I love her. She cuddles and bites. She purrs. She has a favorite blanket. Life is good.

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I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Tweed’s rescuer and owner, Cathi, for allowing me to share her happy ending with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. Do you have a special rescue story of your own to share? Tell me all about it in the comments section!

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Kitten Gets Rescued By Deputies After Hitching Ride On Squad Car

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

A scared but thankfully unharmed kitten in Florida went for the ride of their life just this past Tuesday down in the sunny Florida Keys. Found in the rear axle of a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office patrol car, the kitten was freed and is now on their way to finding a forever home.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office shared the kitten’s plight on Facebook soon after, which turned out to be a rescue mission that was completely unexpected. When responding to calls of a kitten darting across the Seven Mile Bridge, the officers showed up on the scene ready to help. But, no kitten appeared to be in sight.

That is, until a few hours later when Officer Rodriguez’s patrol car appeared to be meowing.

Their Facebook post reads:

Purrfect outcome after Deputies save kitten

Middle Keys Deputies saved a kitten Monday after they found it hitching a ride under Deputy Jonathan Rodriguez’s patrol car.
The story begins at approximately 9:08 a.m. when Deputies received reports that a kitten was running close to southbound traffic near Mile Marker 47 on the Seven Mile Bridge. Deputy Rodriguez responded to find a deceased adult cat — suspected to be the kitten’s mother — in the roadway at the base of the bridge.
Deputy Rodriguez stopped. He saw the kitten run toward his patrol car and apparently exit the bridge, back to safety. Deputy Rodriguez continued to look for the kitten near the base of the bridge to no avail. He alerted other Deputies that there was a kitten near the base of the bridge that may reenter traffic. Other calls came in and Deputy Rodriguez had to leave the scene.
Hours later toward the end-of-shift, at approximately 6 p.m., Sgt. Joel Slough heard a cat meowing from under Deputy Rodriguez’s patrol car. After several minutes, Deputy Frank Westerband was able to obtain visual confirmation that the kitten was sitting on the rear axle.
The call went out throughout the Sheriff’s Office Marathon Substation as both day and night shift Deputies went to work trying to rescue the kitten. The Florida Keys Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was also called for assistance. Cat food was used in attempt to lure the scared kitten out of the vehicle, but no luck. Both rear tires were removed from the car as the kitten kept retreating to a small void between the rear axle and the fuel tank.
Finally, Animal Control Officer Aryel Del Cueto was able to safely remove the kitten.

The kitten — nicknamed “Pawcifer Lucky” — is now resting comfortably at the FKSPCA in Marathon.

Check out the news clip below courtesy of Miami CBS local news:

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to the brave men and women of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for helping out this little kitty in need. You’re all heroes in my book! Here’s to hoping that sweet Pawcifer Lucky finds a forever home fast!

All Images Courtesy of MCSO – Florida Keys on Facebook

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Sparkles & Tippi Go From Dumpster Kittens To Adored House Cats

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

I will never, ever understand how someone could abandon a litter of kittens. And it hurts my heart to think of kittens who get dumped, literally, like trash. For Tippi and Sparkles, the first month of their life was one that could have cut their precious lives abruptly short.

At less than four weeks of age, Tippi, Sparkles, and their two littermates were found in a dumpster. But, thankfully, they found their happy ending thanks to kind-hearted folks with a heart for cats in need.

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I recently caught up with Tippi and Sparkles’ owner when I caught wind of their story, and I asked to share them with the Cattitude Daily audience. I love happy endings when it comes to cats, and something tells me that if you’re reading this, you do too!

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How did Sparkles and Tippi come into your life?

On May 9, 2020, friends of ours were by their workplace dumpster when they heard soft meows coming from inside the dumpster. He gently got into the dumpster and found Tippi and Sparkles and two other siblings. After he retrieved them he put them in a box and called me immediately to see if I could take them since he was unable to.

We of course said YES! We tried to bottle feed them but they weren’t having it. I had to teach them how to eat soft canned food which they learned how to do right away. We gave them kitten milk replacement and they lapped it up. We were able to call the vet on Monday and they took us right in. They were 4 weeks old.

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What are their personalities like?

They are both Sassy and Sweet and Spunky.

Do they have any other cat or dog housemates at home?

They have a big brother named Juno who is 13 yrs old. Coincidently they all have the same birthday of April 13th.

What are their favorite hobbies?

Play, play, play and snuggle.

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What’s something special you’d like people to know about Tippi and Sparkles?

The kittens were found on May 9, 2020 which was the day before Mother’s Day, and their birthday is April 13th, which happens to be the same day my mom died in 2008. I like to think my mom sent them to me.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Karen Ann Reiche out of Great Mills, MD for allowing me to share the story of her lucky rescue kittens. This story just goes to show you the true meaning behind the phrase, “one person’s trash is another one’s treasure.”

All Images Courtesy of Karen Ann Reiche

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Sailor Springs Into Action To Save Four Cats From A Burning Boat

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

Near the island of Koh Adang off the coast of Thailand, a deadly oil fire occurred this past Tuesday. Thai Navy sprung into action to bring boat-goers to safety, but they didn’t stop with the humans! 

When they arrived they had no idea the cats were there, but they knew as soon as they approached because the kittens were meowing with all their might. 

Seaman Thatsaphon Saii, 23, was one of the brave navy men there in action that day. And he did his very best to rescue four cats from that burning boat that had no hope in sight.

The felines were saved from the boat near the island of Koh Adang on Tuesday following an oil fire

He told the local news outlet that,

“When we arrived it was to secure the wreckage and check for oil spills. But we noticed the cats onboard. I immediately took off my shirt and put on a life jacket so I could jump into the sea. The flames were at the back of the boat but it was starting to sink, so I knew I had to be quick. I’m so relieved that we were able to save the kittens.”

Obviously quite scared, the cats were grateful to their rescuer. He fashioned an old rice sack to help transport them during the 50′ swim back to safety. 

Catch the footage below, courtesy of New York Post:

Thankfully all the kittens are okay, and as you can see they took to their rescuers with adoration and gratitude. Despite the traumatic events, the kittens were only dehydrated and no injuries were reported. The news reports that the cats will be in their care until they have secured homes to adopt them, and they’re even getting to stay at their naval office.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to these brave men for going above and beyond for our feline friends in need.

The cats were unharmed and the boat was left to sink

 

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Three Black Cats From New Orleans Are Here To Steal Your Heart This Holiday Season

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

Down in New Orleans, there are three black cats with a special story to share. You see, all three of them might look a little different due to their vision impairments, but this just makes them even more special, unique, and precious if you ask me. For the sister of the three kittens, a sweet and incredibly shy little girl named Fern, she’s already secured herself a forever home with a nice man who happens to have another cross-eyed kitty of his own. So, while Fern has found her happy ending, her brothers Forrest and Flint are still anxiously awaiting to find theirs.

If you or anyone you know wants to give these adorable black cats the Christmas miracle they deserve—you can! The brothers are still searching for a home, and I caught up with Trap Dat Cat out of New Orleans, Louisiana hoping to do my part and share their story so they can have a forever home to call their own, too.

Keep reading to learn about Fern, Flint, and Forrest: three special black cats with lots of love to give.

I just love Forrest’s sweet expressions!

1. How did you learn about Fern, Flint, and Forrest’s plight?

Trap Dat Cat is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteer TNR group, meaning we trap, neuter, and return stray and community cats in New Orleans. We were at a site doing TNR when we trapped Fern, Forrest, Flint, and their mother. Their mother was spayed and returned to her outdoor home. Normally, the kittens would have also been spayed/neutered and returned, however, while they were being spayed/neutered, Dr. Antoine Saacks of Dog Day Afternoon, noticed that the kittens had eye infections. He asked us to keep them a week to treat their eyes. During that week, the eye infections cleared up, but it became apparent that they had bigger issues underlying. 

Little Flint is so adorable!

2. I saw that you mentioned all the kitties had eye issues. How does this affect their everyday life?

Dr. Karen Miller of Cat Hospital of Metairie consulted on their case to see what needed to be done. It was determined the Fern’s problem was only cosmetic, with weak eye muscles giving her a cross-eyed appearance, but in an up-and-down direction, instead of the traditional side-to-side direction. Forrest and Flint, however, had eyelid agenesis and entropion, meaning part of their upper eyelids didn’t fully form, and the part that did turned inward, causing constant irritation to their eyes. They would need reconstructive eye surgery to save their eyes.

Catherine Wilbert of Big Sky Ranch in Folsom, LA offered to perform the surgeries at a discounted rate. We have been driving the boys back and forth every few weeks to have their surgeries. Fern’s eyesight is not affected at all. Forrest has vision in both of his eyes, and currently only needs eyedrops once a day until his eyelids fully heal. Flint has full vision in one eye, but unfortunately may lose his other eye.

Being the owner of two completely blind cats, I can assure you it will not interfere with his everyday life, and it will be no different than caring for any other cat! We were ecstatic when Fern found her forever home. I was worried that her odd appearance would decrease her chances for adoption. Luckily, it was her very quirkiness that landed her in the perfect home! 

As you can see, little Fern is simply precious!

3. What’s something special you’d like people to know about these three precious kitties?

What I want people to know is that kittens and cats with special needs or odd appearances often get overlooked for the cute cuddly ones. Kittens like Forrest and Flint still don’t have a home, while multiple applications come in for other kittens. These boys, like their sister, deserve their chance at happiness and a forever home. They are so sweet, and so soft, and literally will require no more time to care for than any other kitten. 

4. How can someone contact you about adopting the brothers (hopefully together!)?

People can read more about Forrest and Flint, see pics and videos, and apply to adopt them on our Petfinder account. For Flint, click here; for Forrest, click here. 

5. What are the personalities like for each of the two brothers?

They are about 5-6 months old now, super soft, and friendly. They are so chunky they remind me of little black bear cubs! And they are just as fearless! They run all around, playing and roughhousing with each other, carrying on like every other kitten! They may be a little shy when they first meet you, but they warm up quickly. Once they know you, they are total lap cats that want attention lavished on them nonstop!

 

These cats are in great hands now with the good people of Trap Dat Cat who work tirelessly to help cats in need, and advocate to public the importance of spaying/neutering to prevent kittens from being born on the streets. Their mission for TNR is making a real difference in the New Orleans community. – trapping, spaying/neutering, and providing medical care to 50-70 cats per week. And they do all of this out of the kindness of their hearts on a strictly volunteer basis. For more on who they are and all the amazing work that they do for stray and feral cats, please visit their website here. 

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Theresa Bridges with Trap Dat Cat for taking the time to answer my questions and share with me some more details on these three special cats. Please, if you can, share this story so that Flint and Forrest can get their happy ending, too. 

And don’t forget to keep up with Trap Dat Cat on Facebook and Instagram, too!

All Images Courtesy of Trap Dat Cat
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Nugget The Blind Kitty Proves You Don’t Need To See To Conquer The World

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

Found at just one month of age, an itty bitty kitty named Nugget was clinging to life with his kitten siblings without a soul in sight. His plight is sadly the same as many unwanted litters of kittens, but for Nugget, he had the odds stacked against him even more. You see, when he was found, he was in terrible shape—malnourished and his eyes clearly infected.

But thankfully for Nugget, the kindhearted woman who found him is doing her very best to ensure he lives out the rest of his nine lives in complete bliss. She started a social media account to share the precious details of his journey, and quickly he’s garnered lots of attention. 

Everyone, meet Nugget the Blind Kitty!

I caught up with Nugget’s cat mom to get some more details on this cute little kitten, so keep reading to learn more about Nugget and his happily ever after story…

How did Nugget come into your life?

I found Nugget at 1 month old (along with his siblings) alone on the damp ground in a small neighborhood but nobody did anything, his eyes ruptured and already having scabs, his siblings eyes all gunky and stuck, too. 

What is his personality like?

He has no fear (except when he’s alone or thinks he is), he’s very loving and adventurous and he loves exploring. He doesn’t know he’s different, and he has amazing hearing—better than his siblings. He’s got a great sniffer, and when he runs through the house he follows his siblings. They are his seeing eye cats.

How did you come up with his name, and do you have any cute nicknames for him?

Nugget was the tiniest of the group and he just seemed like a precious little gem. I went with Nugget cause he’s worth more than any gold nugget. I call him Honey, Nuggy, Nug, Nugster, Nugbert, Nugs, too.

Does Nugget have any cat or dog housemates at home?

He has his two siblings Vincent and Goldie, I do have other cats but most stay away from them lol.

What’s something special you’d like people to know about Nugget?

He’s 4 months at the moment, and he’s going to go have a checkup on December 14th to see if he can keep his eyes or not. I made his page so people could see his progress and how he takes on the world and show people how well a blind cat can do, maybe he can be an inspiration to someone.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Nugget’s owner for allowing me to share his story with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. If you’d like to keep up with Nugget’s journey, follow him on Facebook here. And don’t forget to check out his super cute Etsy store, too!

Nugget the Blind Kitty

All Images Courtesy of Nugget the Blind Kitty on Facebook
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Atlas & Trico Are Two Kitties Living Their Best Life After Being Rescued

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

Atlas and Trico are two rescue kitties living their best nine lives in Elk Grove, California. And their cat dad, Justin, brought them into his life because he wanted a friend for himself to keep him company, and then a friend for his older cat, Atlas. And just like I’ve said many times, some of the prettiest and most unique cats of all are shelter cats—and Justin knows this, too!

Not long after bringing his two blue-eyed beauties into his life, he realized just how photogenic they are. Justin began sharing their images online, and quickly his cat housemates garnered likes and attention. And, judging by their images, it’s easy to see why! I caught up with Justin when I came across some photos of his kitties, and obviously I was smitten and wanted to feature them on my website. Thankfully, he agreed—so keep reading to learn all about this rescued pair of cats that now spend their days posing for the camera and being adored.

How did Atlas and Trico come into your life?

I got Atlas from the Sacramento SPCA in August 2018. I owned a cat before when I was in a relationship, but I left her with him after our break up. I was living on my own and wanted a companion, and I saw Atlas (then Lucy) on the Sacramento SPCA website. I was at work when I saw her profile, and was automatically blown away by her patterns and how small she was (4lbs at 1 year old). I was the first in line with the application already filled out, and I took her home that day. She had a litter of kittens when they found her on the streets, and all of them got adopted as well.

After a year, I felt Atlas could use a companion because I was at work all day. I found Trico (then Paul Newman, the blue eyes) at an adoption agency called Purebreds Plus (they adopt out more exotic cats when there is a breeder death, overpopulation, etc.)  I adopted him at 12 weeks old in August 2019. 

Do you have any fun nicknames for them?

Yes! I always call Atlas Atlas-sama or just Sama LOL and I call Trico Trico d’ Beepo (my old roommate’s nickname for him).

What are their personalities like?

Because she was a stray for the first part of her life, Atlas is less sure of others. She’s not at all a lap cat, and took some time warming up to me. Now she likes being pet beside me on the couch and sleeping in bed with me, and she is very demanding for pets and attention. She’s very dainty and particular. She gets along well with people for the most part, and she’s super patient in front of the camera.

Trico is a little skittish of new people, but once he gets to know you he loves laying on your lap and headbutting you everywhere. He’s extremely loving, but a goofball – he loves to rough house with his sister and run around. He’s kind of a mess, he sneezes like a human and wipes his snot on me, and he doesn’t always do a thorough job cleaning himself (typical boy).

What are their favorite hobbies?

Atlas loves her couch pets and sleeping under the bed, and she LOVES the laser pointer. She loves playing with her brother and sitting on the bathtub while I take a shower, and she loves sleeping in her blue cat bed all day. Trico loves playing with his cat dancer (chicken wire), and he loves playing tag with his sister.

He loves sleeping on the cold tile and making  biscuits on me during the afternoon while we lay in bed together. Both of them absolutely love when the windows are open so they can smell the fresh air and watch the birds outside.

Do they have any other cat or dog mates?

Not yet! I’d love to get a puppy at some point, I’ve always wanted a big husky/wolf or something like that.
 

What’s something special you’d like people to know about them?

Atlas and Trico have really been there for me in the ways I really never knew I needed. On the days where I was alone and had a hard day, they were always there to comfort and heal me. They’re incredible animals with big hearts, and I’m glad they can bring me joy and joy to all of their friends on Instagram.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to their owner, Justin Martin, for allowing me to share their story and precious photos with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. Can’t get enough of these blue-eyed beauties? Keep up with them on Instagram @AtlasandTrico.

All Images Courtesy of Atlas and Trico on Instagram

 

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Woman Saves Neighbor’s Abandoned Cat From Certain Death

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

I could never in a million, billion years abandon a cat. And chances are that if you’re reading this, you feel exactly the same way. But regardless of our kind hearts for cats, there are cats abandoned every single day at the hands of heartless humans. Rambo, a beautiful white cat with expressive eyes, is one of those felines. And you can tell just by looking at his face that there is a story behind those telling eyes of his. 

I came across the story of Rambo and the sweet woman who opened her heart and home to him in my Tuxedo Cat Lovers group on Facebook. Thankfully Rachel agreed to let me share Rambo’s story with all of the Cattitude Daily readers, and although he had a very rough start at life, he knows nothing but love and happiness now.

1. Can you please tell me the story of how Rambo came into your life?

Rambo was the neighbor’s cat. Because (we later found out) of mistreatment, he preferred us, as he frequently stayed at our house on the deck. We fed him, but at that time he stayed outside. Then one day his owners moved out. And left him there. We continued to feed him. Then one day I found him in their tree in the front yard not moving. He had a wound in his side.

What was his recovery process like?

He was walking around and playing, eating and drinking in short order.

How would you describe his personality?

He’s very loving but stubborn. He likes to have his own way which he usually gets lol

Does Rambo have any cat or dog housemates?

Rambo has 5 brothers and sister, all cats.

What’s something special you’d like people to know about Rambo?

Rambo is a big boy and looks intimidating as far as cats go. But he’s really a big softy and seems eternally grateful for our help.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Rachel for saving this sweet boy and for allowing me to share Rambo’s story of survival with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. I know one thing is certain, fate had better things in store for this cat that just wanted to be loved—forever.

All Images Courtesy of Rachel O’Kelley

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Kitten Rescued With Umbilical Cord Still Attached, Grows Into A “Spicy Bean” Wild Child

by Modi Ramos
written by Modi Ramos

I’ve always wondered if it’s really true if cats have nine lives. It seems that there is often fate on their side in ways we cannot explain. For one tiny kitten, and I’m talking 3.4oz tiny, she somehow found herself in the middle of a road with no mama in sight. But for Xena, not only was she a little fighter even being that small, she had a hero who helped to bring her to safety.

A young boy named Hunter was with his grandpa, and the together they saw what they thought was a rock in the middle of the road near their home. But suddenly they realized that this was no rock at all—it was a teeny tiny kitten in desperate need of help. Hunter immediately sprung into action to spare this kitten’s life—a kitten so tiny she still had her umbilical cord attached to her body. Every two hours Hunter was sure to feed her to keep her alive until his friend’s mother, Autumn, was able to come and take in the kitten. So, not only is Hunter a hero for animals, he’s a boy with a heart of gold, too!

At 3.4oz, which is smaller than a D battery to put things into perspective, the chances of survival for this sweet little life were slim Autumn knew. But that didn’t stop her from giving this kitten exactly what she needed to survive. And survive she did! Keep reading to learn all about Xena, a warrior princess of a kitten who has flourished and is now thriving and showing off her spicy side! 

1. How did Xena come into your life?

On August 31st a sweet little boy, Hunter, saw something small moving down on the road below his grandparent’s house. His grandpa took him and his brother to investigate and a teeny tiny little kitten was dragging herself along on the hot pavement. She was about the length of my finger, her eyes were closed, and her umbilical cord was still attached! She had a few scratches and her eyebrows were singed on one side. We believe her momma may have stashed her up under a car to hide and the car drove away with her in there, then she fell out onto the road).

The family didn’t have kitten experience but they sprang into action and did a wonderful job caring for her, waking every two hours to feed and tend to her. I drove a couple of hours to Fairdale, WV and picked her up the following day. She weighed only 3.4oz! I reached out to Dream Away Cat Rescue on my way back and made arrangements to meet with Tiffany Mason (their neonate extraordinaire). She gave me supplies and a crash course on neonate care. I was terrified. I knew the odds for an orphan that young were not good. I don’t think I slept a wink that first night. But, soon enough we fell into a routine of me sleeping between her feedings.

2. What’s her personality like?

SPICY! She had so much fight in her. From the day she was found she has been feisty and determined. I believe that’s what helped her survive. She is now nine weeks old, 2lbs and terrorizing the house with her razor sharp claws and fiery attitude. She bites and hisses then purrs a huge loud big girl purr. I suspect she will always be a handful.

3. Do you have any fun nicknames for her?

She was a tiny little bean at first. But I always told her she was my Spicy Bean. She is actually named Xena (Warrior Princess). But we often call her Spicy Bean.

4. Does Xena have any cat or dog housemates?

She has four new feline housemates: Frosty (the lady of the house), Manny, and Erby. Erby is a former tomcat feral that was just trapped in January. He was my biggest concern bringing the little bean home. I was terrified he would think she was some type of prey and attack her. Instead I usually have to stop Xena from trying to nurse from him … and he lets her!

5. What’s something special you’d like people to know about little Xena?

Xena is SPOILED and so loved! She was never alone for the first five weeks of her life. So she learned that it’s Xena’s world and we are all just living in it. She went everywhere with me. Work, errands, she even went grocery shopping in a baby sling. She also has her own Facebook page so friends can follow along with her journey.

Can’t get enough of this little hot tamale? Me neither! Keep up with her adventures and watch her blossom into a beautiful cat by following her on Facebook here. I’d like to give a special “thank you” to both Hunter for being a hero for the feline kind, and to Autumn Price for allowing me to share her story and precious photos with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. You are one adorable warrior princess and miss thang, sweet Xena!

All Images Courtesy of The Spicy Bean on Facebook

 
 
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