A new family member
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
United States
November 18, 2021 10:32pm CST
Folks here that'd know a bit 'bout me 're 'ware the hubs'd a herd 'f feral cats he'd tended fer some years. 'tis been a rough year fer 'em, 've lost 29 thus far. Some ran o'er, others brutally murdered by one 'f the neighbors dogs. 'f which they claim they've no pup...which I 'xplained that if'n said non-'xistent pup came 'nto my property 'gain, they'd definitely not've one any longer.
The eldest son'd come by 'round the 1st 'f October to lend a hand with some schtuff 'n whilst leavin' through the garages heard a kitten with distress.
Logically, he proceeded to bring the wee thingy to me. Meet Mr. Toby. 'bout 2 weeks ol' 't the time. Seems his momma 'twas the Siamese I found deceased the day prior.
No idea if'n any siblings 's we found none 'fter 'xtensive search.
He's now 8 weeks 'n full 'f vim 'n vigor. I'm glad 'f such coz I lost 2. Seems ya can't e'en get a vet 'ppointment fer emergencies here. The 2 week wait 'twas 5 days 2 long.
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@wolfgirl569 (106452)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Nov 21
Very happy to see you here again. Sorry about all the loss. It sounds like a hard year. But that little guy is adorable and will hopefully give you lots of love.
Its getting very hard to get a vet around here too without breaking the bank at least for emergencies.4 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (106452)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx He sounds adorable and just what you need.
We only have one livestock vet anywhere close and they are taking advantage of that. Several regular pet vets and I can get in decent to see them. But I always tried to keep all of the animals with one. Means I just need to learn more I guess. Glad they gave you that so you have it now.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
aw, thanks. he's currently 'nto the climb e'erythin' stage which keeps me'n my toes. he decided i need not sleep 'lone. when 'tis near bedtime he comes'n licks me'n the nose :)
we'd'n emergency vet office 'til last year. the pandemic proved too much? 's proven diff'cult to 'xplain the necessity fer one'n the weekends 'n 't night. this clinic aint too bad'n the price 'n the gals 're great. they'd great guilt o'er the 2 i'd lost coz i'd no antibiotics. gave me 2 bottles fer me to mix 'n case any more showed'p. which's good coz one 'tis bein' used currently fer 'nother.
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@allknowing (136601)
• India
19 Nov 21
Not seen you here in a while.
Sad to know about your kittens This little one is a bundle of joy for sure Do take care.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
been secluded from the world, so much to tend to here. findin' help 'tis proven near 'mpossible. he's a handful now, but very sweet 't the same time. hope all's been well with yerself, too.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
fer a bit 'nyhow, thought i'd try rejoinin' the livin' to see how such goes... thanks, hon. i dunno why they denied such beast belonged to 'em?? took me several months to figure where 't lived. showed 'em the very graphic pics 'n they'd no remorse nor empathy fer such brutality.
e'en the sheriff 'twas not sympathetic, but did due diligence goin' door to door.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
@rebelann i've found that if'n such 'tis not their critter, they purty much don't care. others figure they live out'ta city limits'n can let their critters come/go 'n do's they please with no reflection 'pon their humans.
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@LadyDuck (471498)
• Switzerland
19 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx Poor kitty, he looks so cute. I hope that there are no kittens dying, but you can never know, if they moved it's hard to find them.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
@LadyDuck lots passed i'm quite certain. 'tis the 'norm' fer the momma cats to've 4 kittens each'n the spring. bein' feral, ya don't see the kittens nor 've any inklin' where they'd be stashed 'til they're big 'nough to eat cat food. most lost all their 1st litters 'n delivered more - 'f which they mostly lost those, too. there'd be jest 2 left from the spring batch, 3 ('ncludin' the 2'n the house now) from the last. most 'f the beautiful calicoes 've perished.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
howdy 'n thanks, hon.
he's a cutie, very mischievous, too. we didn't find any, but that means nothin' really? 'tis been a year fer losses. i fear i'm comin' most numb to such these days.
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@1creekgirl (41447)
• United States
19 Nov 21
He's such a little sweetheart. I know that was hard losing so many others.
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@1creekgirl (41447)
• United States
19 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx I know that's been terribly hard on you.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
i reckon the universe felt the same. i wish i could'a saved the other 2 found, but without antibiotics what i could do fer 'em 'twas not 'nough. tore my heart out more. the son did find 'nother, i'll pen 'bout that later if'n i recall. they'll be 'f some comfort hopefully when i part with the resident pup. i've been postponin' such fer near a year now... she doesn't seem to be'n any pain, but her urine 'tis either cranberry 'r bright red :( the vets office keeps sayin' they don't wish to see her 'til thingies change, i struggle with such.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
@CarolDM ah, life 'tis filled with struggles fer all i reckon. 'tis our perception 'f such - half full 'r empty? i seem to've lost my positive 'ttitude. truly 'ppreciate 't, hon. 've found myself totally secluded. the kittens've helped a bit, though carin' fer 'em prevented me from gettin' much else done fer several weeks, lol. not complainin', jest sayin'. my house now resembles one with wee young'uns. toys 'f all sorts strewn from room to room. ya pick'em all'p when they nap jest fer 't to start 'new 'pon their wakin'.
they're currently 'top my boot snoozin', when sleepy they wish to be quite close.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx Always thinking of you. So many struggles. You know I am here for you any time. Wishing you better days soon. This little Mr Toby will help.
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@GardenGerty (160713)
• United States
20 Nov 21
I had some sadness with some kitties this year and some baby kitties. I am holding steady at three for now. Mr. Toby is adorable.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
my condolences, hon. i'd no true desire fer 'ndoor felines, my heart still raw from the loss 'f my resident cat some years 'go. that'n there's 'pposed to be major construction here 't my place.
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how many cats do you have now? And yes this little one looks adorable@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
yepperz, very heart-wrenchin'. 'm left with 12 outdoors (feral/barn cats) 'n now've 2 'ndoors.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
19 Nov 21
I'm happy to see you here, Crazy! 
And you've got a good looking one there! 
And you've got a good looking one there! 2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
19 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx Yes, that defines toddlers well. 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
thanks, happy to be seen i reckon. aint all baby critters cute? he's currently'n the 'toddler' stage - aka: 'nto e'erythin'!
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@RasmaSandra (79929)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Nov 21
Mr Toby is just the cutest thing,
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
that he'd be :) 'twas touch'n go the 1st week, but he's a healthy lil fella now.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
howdy, been'n seclusion. yepperz, he's a cutie!
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Nov 21
Mr. Toby is a real cutie.
Y'know, if they don't claim to have a dog and you were to kill such dog for coming on your property and killing the cats, they shouldn't complain then, should they if they lose a dog. Seems logical to me.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
he's a live wire now, lol. full 'f mischief.
yes ma'am, that'd be what the sheriff told all 'f the neighbors. still 'ncertain who's pup, got a grainy pic 'f such leavin' here one 'fternoon. mr. rocky 'lerted me to his presence. i dislike killin' critters when 'tis the owners fault. lack 'f trainin', proper care so's the human 'tis the true entity to blame. but, once they taste blood thingies get really horrific...
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx I'm glad the sheriff agrees. Yes, it is horrific when they taste blood.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
@JudyEv folks care nothin' 'bout these feral barn cats sadly. 't took 3 bein' seriously brutalized 'nside my garages 'fore he took action.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
'tis been'n awful 12 months fer certain. their denial said pup 'twas theirs made me quite cranky. 'fter the went 'round 'n 'xplained to all that i'd rights to shoot said pup if'n found'n my property 'gain, i aint seen 't since. took some months to get the sheriff to do 't. so many lives could'a been saved otherwise.
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@JudyEv (340278)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx That would have been so annoying that the sheriff didn't act sooner.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
he's a lil odd lookin' currently. he'd a skin 'nfection 'n lost most the hair'n his face 'n head. now's a mohawk, lol. i'm jest glad he survived. the son 'tis good 't bein' obsessed with the kittens here.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Nov 21
@crazyhorseladycx You’ll Have him fed and doctored, the little fellow will be looking good in no time.
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@much2say (55671)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Nov 22
GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK 
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So many losses 
. Glad you and your son were able to save Mr. Toby. Sounds like he's thriving so well, but I know that vet access is so necessary . . . is there a shortage of vets or is it because of covid protocols still?
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So many losses . Glad you and your son were able to save Mr. Toby. Sounds like he's thriving so well, but I know that vet access is so necessary . . . is there a shortage of vets or is it because of covid protocols still?1 person likes this
@much2say (55671)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx Go numb - oh yah, I can relate to that for sure. Ah, life.
Long road for some of the critters, but glad they have done well under your care. I heard from friends that appointments were too far into the calendar and that many had to leave their pets there - I'm sure that caused a lot of stress on the pets (and humans) too. What a crazy few years it's been (and still).
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 22
aw 
thanks, hon. 'tis been a pile 'f the such the past few years, both human 'n critter. my 'nly defense to jest go numb to 't all. sure 't'll catch'p with me someday...
mr. toby 'tis a very healthy year ol' cat now, 'long with mr. alex. 't the time, 'twas most diff'cult to get 'ppointments due to covid. emergencies 'nly, seems they didn't feel these feral kittens the top 'f their list, but 't least 2 made 't. we used to've actually emergency vet services prior to covid. i fear that shut down 'n still's no to be.
thanks, hon. 'tis been a pile 'f the such the past few years, both human 'n critter. my 'nly defense to jest go numb to 't all. sure 't'll catch'p with me someday...
mr. toby 'tis a very healthy year ol' cat now, 'long with mr. alex. 't the time, 'twas most diff'cult to get 'ppointments due to covid. emergencies 'nly, seems they didn't feel these feral kittens the top 'f their list, but 't least 2 made 't. we used to've actually emergency vet services prior to covid. i fear that shut down 'n still's no to be.1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
he's a langly pteen now 'n full 'f boundless energy. thanks, hon. 'tis been tough'n i've grown so weary 'f diggin' graves.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Nov 21
he's purty sweet 'n quite the rowdy'un. i'm jest glad the son found 'im 'live 'n 'twas able to save the lil fella from sufferin'.
'tis more diff'cult to get a vet 'ppointment than a human'un. which 'tis a bit scary.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
20 Nov 21
'twas sure a cute lil fluff ball 't that age. yepperz, that'd be what they say, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 22
aw, thanks. hope all 'tis well with yerself 'n family. yepperz, they're cute 's the dickens 'n full 'f mischief 'dventures. mr. toby, pictured here 'tis grown to a healthy, happy boy. 'twas a sad 'n horrifyin' time last year.
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@nela13 (58675)
• Portugal
15 Nov 22
@crazyhorseladycx those poor little creatures, it breaks my heart when I lost one.
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