Introducing Toffee

[Burnttoast]

This little cat moved in up at our field maybe a month ago, judging by the poo we found, when he would have been only about 8 weeks old - miles from any places that have cats. Poor little mite. After feeding him (and thinking he was a lot older than he is, from the glimpses we got of him creeping out of the hedge to eat), we finally trapped him. No chip, two microscopic gonads. Apparently he didn't want to be a field cat though - after doing several light-speed laps of the consulting room at the vets and making us wonder whether he was at all socialised/socialisable, he's let us know he wants to live with the people These pics are 24 hours after his castration. Once he's on the lap, he's very difficult to remove. Slightly concerned at how much he wants to sleep but he's had a stressful few days. Anyway, we are back to the vet next week for bloods for FIV etc and a poo sample so hopefully anything untoward will show up.

 

[AmyMay]

Lucky little kitten

 

[Burnttoast]

Lucky little kitten

I've got my fingers crossed so hard he's healthy particularly re FIV. Kittens are irritatingly adorable, I don't stand a chance - am a total sucker in fact.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He must be exhausted! The poor little thing has been living on his wits for at least a month.

I do hope that his tests all show that he is healthy. My parents fed an adult cat for several months, assuming that he had been abandoned by the family of someone who had died/moved into care. Then he was obviously ill, so they caught him and took him to the vet, who gave him a long acting antibiotic, 'in case you can't get near him again'. They put the cat basket on the doorstep, so as not to stress him further and opened it. The cat walked straight out of the cat basket and in through the front door of the house!

 

[Burnttoast]

He must be exhausted! The poor little thing has been living on his wits for at least a month.

I do hope that his tests all show that he is healthy. My parents fed an adult cat for several months, assuming that he had been abandoned by the family of someone who had died/moved into care. Then he was obviously ill, so they caught him and took him to the vet, who gave him a long acting antibiotic, 'in case you can't get near him again'. They put the cat basket on the doorstep, so as not to stress him further and opened it. The cat walked straight out of the cat basket and in through the front door of the house!

I'm hoping that's all it is. I have a heartbreaking trail cam clip of him sitting in the plant saucer we were using to feed him at 3am, waiting for the food to materialise.

That's a lovely story about your parents. Sometimes they just tell us what they want!

 

[FinnishLapphund]

My heart hurts when I can't help imagining seeing him sitting in a plant saucer hoping for more food to materialise. Poor little kitten.
How lucky for him that he came across your fields, and that you caught him. And how lovely that he turned out to be so friendly . Fingers crossed that all tests results turns out to be okay.

Fingers also crossed for that getting the blood samples for the tests goes smoothly.

 

[Burnttoast]

My heart hurts when I can't help imagining seeing him sitting in a plant saucer hoping for more food to materialise. Poor little kitten.
How lucky for him that he came across your fields, and that you caught him. And how lovely that he turned out to be so friendly . Fingers crossed that all tests results turns out to be okay.

Fingers also crossed for that getting the blood samples for the tests goes smoothly.

I know, when I saw that clip I felt so sad. Thank you for your crossed fingers <3

 

[Kunoichi73]

What an adorable little chappie. He has a lovely little face. Fingers crossed the tests come back negative.

 

[Burnttoast]

What an adorable little chappie. He has a lovely little face. Fingers crossed the tests come back negative.

Thank you <3

 

[Rumtytum]

The look of hope and trust in those little eyes
Fingers all crossed for him and the tests

 

[Burnttoast]

The look of hope and trust in those little eyes
Fingers all crossed for him and the tests

You'll make me cry!

 

[Hackback]

Poor little chap having to fend for himself at such a young age. It's a miracle he survived. I'm so glad he's come in from the cold now. It's maybe the first time he's felt secure enough to sleep in weeks. Lucky kittie. Keeping everything crossed for the blood results.

PS we have a black kitten that sticks the end of his little pink tongue out when he's happy

 

[Burnttoast]

Poor little chap having to fend for himself at such a young age. It's a miracle he survived. I'm so glad he's come in from the cold now. It's maybe the first time he's felt secure enough to sleep in weeks. Lucky kittie. Keeping everything crossed for the blood results.

PS we have a black kitten that sticks the end of his little pink tongue out when he's happy

Thank you He has a big purr for a tiny little thing.

 

[pinkfluffy]

Poor little kitten, how lucky he is to have found you! Fingers crossed for the bloods. He's so beautiful

 

[Burnttoast]

Poor little kitten, how lucky he is to have found you! Fingers crossed for the bloods. He's so beautiful

Thank you

 

[splashgirl45]

What a pretty little chap , glad he’s warm and safe now

 

[oldandgold]

Keeping everything crossed for the little chap, hope you get good news

 

[Snow Falcon]

I hope all the tests are ok. Lucky little thing.

 

[Burnttoast]

Keeping everything crossed for the little chap, hope you get good news

Thank you!

 

[Burnttoast]

He's negative for FIV and FeLV and the rest of the bloodwork is good apart from a few weird details with his neutrophils - vet hopes he's just expended all his resources dealing with a common-or-garden virus. We are continuing to isolate and monitor and hopefully he'll pick up this week. Here he is resting on top of his crate back at home. I'm really regretting that ear nick!

 

[Rumtytum]

He's negative for FIV and FeLV and the rest of the bloodwork is good apart from a few weird details with his neutrophils - vet hopes he's just expended all his resources dealing with a common-or-garden virus. We are continuing to isolate and monitor and hopefully he'll pick up this week. Here he is resting on top of his crate back at home. I'm really regretting that ear nick!

So pleased you’ve had good news with the blood tests (apart from his neutrophils which I’ve never heard of).
Looking at him can I detect just the slightest potential of a kitten who will soon be having loads of fun??

 

[Burnttoast]

So pleased you’ve had good news with the blood tests (apart from his neutrophils which I’ve never heard of).
Looking at him can I detect just the slightest potential of a kitten who will soon be having loads of fun??

I do hope so, he really deserves it! Yesterday he showed interest in a small peacock feather and the standard ball of tin foil. Tempted to pop to Pets-R-Us for a catnip mouse.

 

[Rumtytum]

I do hope so, he really deserves it! Yesterday he showed interest in a small peacock feather and the standard ball of tin foil. Tempted to pop to Pets-R-Us for a catnip mouse.

Sorry but am already sort of hoping for a post in Worst Thing the Cat’s Done

 

[Burnttoast]

Sorry but am already sort of hoping for a post in Worst Thing the Cat’s Done

Sorry, so far he's been the perfect stray/rescue/kitten Apart from nearly bringing the blinds down in the consult room when we first took him to the vet. But there's loads of time yet for him to graduate to that thread

 

[Snow Falcon]

Good news about results. Kittens are fab time wasters.

 

[Burnttoast]

Good news about results. Kittens are fab time wasters.

He's not even living with me yet (he's with my friend next door while we get him checked out for infectious stuff before making introductions to our girls) and he's wasting soooo much time I shouldn't be wasting right now!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

What good news!

 

[Burnttoast]

What good news!

Thanks! He had a proper little play this evening, apparently. I'm looking forward to not having a second of peace. It's many years since I've had a kitten, all mine since I left home have been adult rescues.

 

[Shady]

Gorgeous kitten, and he makes me want another myself !
He looks extremely bright eyed . Probably just needs good food and lots of cuddles . Keep an eye on his stomach to start with. Solid poos are your friend !

 

[Xmasha]

Isnt he just the sweetest little fella. Im sure he will put his poor start behind him now hes found you. Best of luck with him