New Rescue Kitty! Meet Clyde!

[beachgurl_1988]

Introducing the newest member to my family...Clyde.

Clyde was living as a stray around my sisters work (daycare center). The center is right next to a neighborhood and one of the parent's told the boss that the family that had him had moved away. He had an eye infection, and so the boss called animal control. He was very friendly though, would come around when he heard people...my sister said if she had left the door open she thinks he would have just walked right in the center. First off, they sent the police, as Animal Control does not start until like 10am (and one of officers was allergic to cats...seriously?). Clyde was elusive to being caught, and it was finally my sister who got him and put him into the cage.

Apparently one of the staffs daughters volunteers at the animal shelter here and gave us the 'inside scoop' on Clyde. Because of his eye infection he would not be adoptable, but could stay at the shelter for up to 10 days before he was euthanized. When my sister heard that, she felt heartbroken, like she had sent this little cat to die. So we decided to go claim it as our own cat who had gotten out. Whoops...little white lie

Clyde is the most affectionate little cat I have ever seen. Especially to have been a stray for several months. He was in a fight with another animal as he had a cut eye and scratches on the side of his face. He is skinny, 11 lbs..but you can tell he will be a big boy when he fills out. Our vet guesses he is about 1-2 yrs old. Clyde had a painful bump on his back, and the vet says he is positive he was shot by a BB gun. The infection in his eye cleared up well with antibiotics, and when he goes to get neutered they are going to put a stitch in to see if they can fix it, as the scar tissue is what is pulling it down.

Clyde even had a bath today (24 hrs after getting him) and didn't put up a fight! What a sweet little guy!!

As soon as he is in better health, they will put him to sleep and remove the BB, neuter and fix his eye! Clyde is on oral antibiotics, eye medication, Revolution and some kitty vitamins. We are trying to get him to eat wet food which he doesn't seem to recognize is food at all!

[mufasa]

Awww, what a great story. He has the most expressive face!

[CavyMama]

Adorable kitty! It's a little unusual for the shelter to suggest that he was un-adoptable simply because of an eye infection. As we all know, an eye infection is easily cured with antibiotics which a vet could have prescribed. So glad you guys were able to get him back and he is in good hands now.

[NarwhalsRock]

He's just looking at the camera as if to say, Wut? You don't wash yourself with your tongue? Get that box out of my face and get me some food!" If he were mine, I would spend all day personifying him! I agree with @mufasa . His face it totally expressive!

That's amazing that you were able to save him! Luckily for my area's strays, we have a no kill shelter, so they're just waiting to get adopted until they do!!! PLUS, they neuter and spay them, give them their shots and microchip them!!!! Sadly, they have little money, as they run off of donations. Thank goodness it isn't over crowded!!!!!!

Some antibiotics should fix that right up, and he'll be good as new! Does he seem more interested in eating the piggies than wet food? :S

[mufasa]

It's a little unusual for the shelter to suggest that he was un-adoptable simply because of an eye infection.

Actually (and sadly) that's a pretty common thing at many low-kill shelters. They tend to be so overcrowded that any medical problem, no matter how minor, is grounds to deem an animal unadoptable. They operate on a shoestring, with too few volunteers to treat problems and too little money to pay for the treatment, which is why so many have that policy.

[Wildcavy]

What a handsome face -- though I wouldn't want to get on his bad side! ;*) I am so glad that you were able to save him. Hope you'll keep us posted on how spoiled he is getting!

[beachgurl_1988]

He is doing really well, being kept in my sisters room for the time being. Last few nights he has been sleeping right up against her!

Unfortunatly our shelter is rural and almost always full to capacity. We walked thru...all the dog runs had at least 2 to 3 dogs in them, the cat room was full and there were pictures of other adoptable cats in the back. They took us in the back to identify Clyde, there were probably 50 or more cages back there, all filled! Some of the larger dog cages had probably 10 -15 kittens in them.

Just sad, wish I could save them all.

[Thumper27]

aww hims a cutie, I actually really like cats, even though I'm allergic. But I'm glad he got a good home and stuff!

[petgal49]

I am so glad you saved this little guy! He seems like quite the character; and once he gets used to his new forever surroundings he will come out of his shell more. I rescued my first cat ever last September and it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. My local humane society is always at capacity for cats.
How is he doing with your guinea pigs? My cat completely ignores my guinea pig which is good. I already had a lid on my cage so I didnt have to cage proof my cage when I got my cat. I am thinking about getting another cat but I am unsure if Roma (cat) gets along with other cats!?

[coconutty78]

What a beautiful boy, best of luck to all of you. You did such a wonderful thing saving him and giving him that second chance like a lot of animals deserve and don't ever get

[xXMaggieXx]

So cute!!!! Its awesome you saved him! Hes a cutie.

[Skippie]

Adorable kitty! It's a little unusual for the shelter to suggest that he was un-adoptable simply because of an eye infection. As we all know, an eye infection is easily cured with antibiotics which a vet could have prescribed. So glad you guys were able to get him back and he is in good hands now.

@CayMama. It is actually very common to gas an animal to death for something that can be so simply fixed. I've seen animals who simply sneeze during intake and so are deemed "ill" and put on the list to be gassed in the morning.

[Skippie]

Congrats on the little man! He sounds like an absolute gem and quite the trooper! It's funny how sometimes animals are almost asking to be saved, aren't they! I am so glad you did the right thing by taking care of him. He may just end up as a great buddy to your guinea pigs as well! I hope he starts feeling better and better!