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unexpected charity
Sep. 2nd, 2006 11:28 pmI guess there must be something about owning a cat (or more probably, having a cat own you) that makes you more sympathetic to the plight of another cat.
This evening, Jamie and I dolled up and went out for dinner to celebrate his birthday (which was during Renewal). On our way back home, we were walking down our street and saw a cat sitting in a driveway. Being cat-friendly as we are, we went over to say hello. As I stroked the cat, I realised striaght away just how thin and mangy he was. Seriously, all his fur is matted and manky, I could actually join up my finger and thumb around his spine just above his hips he's that thin. Jamie decided it would be best to take him home, feed him, and call the RSPCA.
We duly did, and it should be noted that when I picked him up, he weighs absolutely nothing - its like lifting a balloon. He didn't struggle at all all the way home, and in fact, started purring like a mad thing the instant I touched him.
Since getting him back in the house, Fidget has gone mental and has had to be locked in the bedroom, the stray is shut in the kitchen with a blanket, food and water. I've discovered that around his neck (where a collar usually sits) is a strip of bare scabbed flesh, rather than fur, at least 1.5cm wide. He has eated food voraciously, although he hasnt drunk any water. He has not stopped purring since we got him in the house. We've also discovered that he may be deaf, as he doesnt react to any sounds, regardless of how loud/close they are.
Jamie called the RSPCA, and they are sending someone out to pick him up.
It makes me so angry that there are people in this world who would treat other creatures in this manner. From what I can tell, this car has a great personality, and once cleaned up would make a great pet.
It actually brought me to tears, seeing it like this.
I'm just sad that I can't take him in myself, as Fidg has already demonstrated his opinions on having other cats around, rather vocally and violently.
So with any luck the RSPCA will be able to sort him out.
This evening, Jamie and I dolled up and went out for dinner to celebrate his birthday (which was during Renewal). On our way back home, we were walking down our street and saw a cat sitting in a driveway. Being cat-friendly as we are, we went over to say hello. As I stroked the cat, I realised striaght away just how thin and mangy he was. Seriously, all his fur is matted and manky, I could actually join up my finger and thumb around his spine just above his hips he's that thin. Jamie decided it would be best to take him home, feed him, and call the RSPCA.
We duly did, and it should be noted that when I picked him up, he weighs absolutely nothing - its like lifting a balloon. He didn't struggle at all all the way home, and in fact, started purring like a mad thing the instant I touched him.
Since getting him back in the house, Fidget has gone mental and has had to be locked in the bedroom, the stray is shut in the kitchen with a blanket, food and water. I've discovered that around his neck (where a collar usually sits) is a strip of bare scabbed flesh, rather than fur, at least 1.5cm wide. He has eated food voraciously, although he hasnt drunk any water. He has not stopped purring since we got him in the house. We've also discovered that he may be deaf, as he doesnt react to any sounds, regardless of how loud/close they are.
Jamie called the RSPCA, and they are sending someone out to pick him up.
It makes me so angry that there are people in this world who would treat other creatures in this manner. From what I can tell, this car has a great personality, and once cleaned up would make a great pet.
It actually brought me to tears, seeing it like this.
I'm just sad that I can't take him in myself, as Fidg has already demonstrated his opinions on having other cats around, rather vocally and violently.
So with any luck the RSPCA will be able to sort him out.
