Last night, received a phone call from a hospice worker. Her charge is dying and she has two Abyssinian sisters about 2 years old. The woman was worried about the future of these beautiful cats and it was up to the hospice worker to find out how to secure homes for them. Apparently, there are no other relatives. Unable to find homes, the worker called me.
After the phone call, I was able to go into the bedroom and capture Gus (the semi-feral 7 month old kitten). Since Boo has been socialized and put into general population, the introduction cage stands empty. It broke my heart to trap this kitten, he was so scared and defensive. He nailed me pretty good in the process (claws not teeth). But now he has been disrupted and put into the introduction cage. When I went to feed him this morning, his displeasure was obvious; ears flat back, snarling and swiping. I have to admit, I am glad I moved him. In the bedroom where he can hide under the bed, there is little chance to even get close to him. Here in the tri-level cage although he has hiding spots- I can always at least initiate contact. Though right now, his body language is telling me to leave him the heck alone!
The two girls will arrive tonight. They are trained to obey a few commands; Up- to jump on the counter (which is the only place this woman could reach from her wheelchair) “Wait” they will stop what they are doing and then when they hear “OK” they will move off. “Sandbox” they will go to the litterpan and use it. “Fetch” they will fetch toys endlessly. They love running water and they are drop-dead gorgeous. The woman’s only stipulation for her beloved “girls” is they be adopted out together. I just realized, they gave me a whole page of information about these twos, except their names!
glad they will be safe with you
If they are really Abys and only 2 years old you won’t have any trouble finding homes for them!
You know if they came from a breeder the woman might be required by contract to return them to the breeder if she can no longer care for them.
oh my gosh, they poor kitties. I am sure their owner is very distraught and worried about them. Can no be good under the circumstances. Calling you was the right thing, you will have them in a new furever home before the weekend is over. sending prayers to all.
I just saw your post. Can you please tell me what has happened to this pair? Are you aware that there are Aby rescue sites? Have you received any help? I’m quite sure that this pair of kitties are very sweet and just terrified of all the unknown and unfamiliar people who are trying to care for them.
Also, I am very sorry about the Hospice patient. I hope that she will not worry too much and that she will have a peaceful passing. About 6 years ago when I was doing tnr at a home, I met a lovely couple who were both disabled. She is now terminal with cancer and her blind husband has just received a “free of lymphoma” diagnosis from his doctor after successful treatments.
Even though my introduction to them was through a trap-neuter-return program for their feral kitties, we have remained fast friends and I am grateful that I am able to help them through this difficult time. God is, indeed, good.
I am indeed aware and it was through a Aby rescue in Washington that these two were placed into a loving home. They are doing well, offering comfort and love to their new owner whose father has suddenly become quite ill