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This cutie pie walked in our life yesterday. My SO spotted her at the parking lot at work in the morning. By noon, she found her way inside his workplace. He tried to give her food to lure her out (it's a restaurant, so a stray cat isn't something people want to see). She ate it all but wouldn't leave the place, kept rubbing herself against him. He decided to take her home.
This is after a warm shower. I noticed some scabs fell off. She kept licking the wounds.
I put her on the window sill for some warm sunlight and saw how badly injured she is, so I decided to take her to the vet.
The doctor was nice enough to see her since it wasn't business hour, he's only there to clean up. I found out she is about 4 months old, very underweight, only half of what she's supposed to. Her temperature was low, it started getting cold here, that's why she wanted to be indoor.
The vet wanted to run some test, needed to draw some blood but couldn't find any vein on her skinny front legs. She put up a little fight, to which he said it was a good sign, it means she hasn't given up yet. No leukemia, yay!
He got her hair clipped, it's even worse than I thought. He found a BB gun pellet on her. How could people be so cruel to a tiny creature like this?
Getting comfy here in the makeshift bed. As soon as I put her there, she started kneading and purring. I played her some smoothing music for sleeping, I wanted her to know she will be loved and spoiled from now on.
I always wanted a cat, but my SO is allergic to them. It's our routine, I would beg for one, we get to the shelter and he keeps sneezing, eyes get watering, then I feel so bad and leave empty handed. I guess we had to wait for this one to adopt us. He hasn't sneezed once, she's still in quarantine thou, we haven't done much snuggle. Even though he's a dog person, he's already smitten with her. He wanted to call her Kitty, and then Catty when she's older.
Napping by the sunlight. That's what she does, sleep then eat then sleep again. Poor baby, must be exhausted trying to survive this cruel cruel life.
mrhobbybob
Insta good karma right there OP
jridley
People are cruel to animals because they're budding psycopaths. Law enforcement now tracks that shit because perps will usually get worse.
DatAssterisk
SOMEONE DID WHAT TO HER?!!!
brainstream
Congratulations. You are humaning correctly.
visionjinx
You are now my super hero! Thank you for taking in this adorable animal in need, the world needs more people like you in it.
NitrooJen
Look into allergy shots. I'm serious. I used to be very allergic to cats and now I'm not
udinbak
always upvote rescue stories. thank you both for being awesome
jwhitlock1973
I'm also allergic to animals and I have 5. Once daily allergy over the counter Med should help. Just throwing that out there.
dukenukemforpresident
i,m convinced this is how all the cats adpot their owners. This is how i found my two cats. Fuckers ran up to be pretending to be dying
gilgamesh85
How is Catty?
screamingshits
i see you lost your hoodie to her already! so cute
Dyslexicglove
Cat allergies are usually caused by the cat licking the fur, not the fur itself. wipe the cat down with allergy wipes to remove the protein.
Gunsz
People who hurt little love floofs like this make me want too go out and find them; So I can torture them... grrr... I don't really 1/?
Gunsz
Want to torture anybody. I just wish people would be more empathetic to other bring and realize hurting others doesn't help anything
FabulousMrDick
as someone who is allergic to cats yet lives with them the only reason he says he likes the cat is because he loves you.
kidaverdoo
Buy your SO a 20 year supply of allergy medication!
imreallyjusthereforthecats
MeowMckittyface
Since she's a kitten your SO may grow immune to her and not react to her as she grows since kittens have less dander than older cats. >
MeowMckittyface
It worked for us, SO is very allergic, got a kitten @ 6 weeks SO was fine. Got another kitten @ about 6-8 weeks SO still fine 4 yrs later.
lapomm
Someone I know found his cat with a bb gun pellet. Seems to be a trend among psychopaths.
Eeksy
Aww our old cat had a BB in his forehead too. He was kind of an asshole. We aren't sure which came first: the assholism or the BB.
Eeksy
We did have it removed and treated him kindly, by the way. Even though he wasn't the best. He now lives a life of gluttony with my grandma.
scarabrae
I have one small quibble with your SO: Once Kitty, always Kitty.
goldensky
By the way! There are liquids you can wipe your cat with (one brand is Allerpet) that at least some folks say help diminish the dander shed.
goldensky
But that aside, who the fuck shoots a BB gun at a kitten?
BIC777
Wait, feeding a cat doesn't make it go away?! I've been doing it wrong this whole time. Also, good job on the rescue.
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
He left the food tray outside to lure her out.
BIC777
Tricky.
theballsareonyourface
You guys are awesome fucking people. Really.
whatsyourspaghettipolicy
I keep thinking the same. Even playing music for the little kitty. Poor thing found the right people though, a happy ending
immaturelMGURimager
I think I'm allergic. My eyes are watering now too
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BiPolyFreak
It's a terrible day for rain
LieselSkywalker
I think it's contagious.
evnice
I have mild allergies, and do own a cat. Bathing them regularly will minimize any allergic issues...
IMadeThisOnlyForDestinyCodeBegging
Fuck I read "beating them regularly" and I was super confused for a second there.
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
Right now we just wait for her recovery. Thanks for the tip!
frostybox
tip on bathing op - get tub with soapy water and slowly lower her into it, if she freaks, stop. spraying them usually doesnt go well.
isamux3
Since she is a kitten allergies won't be bad. The Walmart brand Claritin fixes me up so I can love my cats. 1/2
isamux3
2/2 tell him to not to touch his eyes after loves from the cat, no antihistamine will save him from that. - source : grew up with cats.
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
Thanks for the tip!
theproofisinmypudding
That's strange I find that kittens aggravate my allergies way more than grown cats :s I wonder if it's just in my head?
kittyfloof
I'm the same way, I've been working many years in a cat sanctuary so I've had lots of chances to test this theory. Kittens are worse for me
mrsticktastic
Good on you two for rescuing a stray.
BlackDragoness
And may life shit upon whoever shot her. I hope karma gets the fucker.
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
I don't know if she's ever been indoor, but as soon as we got her the litter bin, she knew to do her business then and there. So smart :)
Ifixthingsthatdestroyotherthings
Uploaded a pick of my Greebo
Ifixthingsthatdestroyotherthings
We brought in a stray male who looked like a lion, scarred up, nicked ears, 15lbs of muscle. Biggest baby ever, loves cuddles, purrs always
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
I want picture of said lion please. Kitty got long hair too, I hope that won't flare up the allergy.
Ifixthingsthatdestroyotherthings
lol it's been 10 years, now he just looks like a lazy fat grey cat. We have no clue how old he is, they thought he was at least 5 or 6
Ifixthingsthatdestroyotherthings
When we adopted him, but it's hard to tell if he's getting lazier because he's always slept about 23hrs a day.
TigerSauce
I'm deathly allergic to cats but I started seeing someone who has one. Now I pop benadryl an hour before and then snuggle-bomb the cat.
cyno01
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HE66ZUC/
TheTallDutchDude
hockeyham
Zyrtec / Cetirizine works better. 1 small pill for 24 hours. Cetirizine is at Wally world and much cheaper than Zyrtec (name brand).
ChefJameBalls
My brand! I had to go through shots as a kid. All the major brands are now available over the counter. What a time to be alive.
jambie
Snugglebomb is my new favorite phrase.
GeorgeofJungle
Im allergic, I got a Siberian forrest cat, they are supposedly as hypoallergenic as it gets, Im perfect around her, check them out
seedye
Get immunization shots. Takes 1-3 years, but works for most folks. I never got a cat, but totally worth it.
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
Do you get drowsy from the pills? I hope if he cruises through a short while, it would be better.
TheMountainIsBreathing
Not all cats trigger the same allergic reaction. I've fostered dozens, and some are worse than others.
megleon
I think it gets better in time. I was super allergic to my bf's cat and now I snuggle him daily. Still get sniffles but my eyes don't burn!
pandaonfire
Staying around animals does seem to reduce allergic reactions. My partner is allergic, but she's had a dog and now we have a cat just fine
IChangedMyNameSoICanPostWithoutAnyoneFindingOutWhoIAm
My girlfriend gets a monthly shot and she is fine with our cats and dog. Otherwise she is deathly allergic
beerisgoodandstuff
i'm allergic to cats, but zyrtec works really well for me and with no side effects
therewasthisgirl
24hr Claritin (non-drowsy), monthly kitty bathtime, & cleaning any hair-trapping surface biweekly has allowed me to keep two kitties!
Corrodias
That loratadine (active ingredient) is some impressive stuff. I've had reactions to dust, and it clears that up easily.
Iwanttowakeup
And if you have carpet rent a deep cleaner/shampooer every now and then. Gets all that hair out!
KikiKaito
My housemate was really allergic to cats, now she's 100% fine with mine! She attributes it to a shamanic experience on ayowaska (true story)
Corrodias
From a less supernatural perspective I'd say her body may have become more tolerant to it. That can happen with repeated exposure.
KikiKaito
True, at a basic scientific/psychological level a positive outlook towards exposure can affect results too!
tomyironmane
There are more things in heaven and earth, my dear Horatio, than are dreamt of in your Philosophy.
KikiKaito
+1 for the Shakespearean reference. Also, damn straight.
TigerSauce
yeah, I get drowsy but it's worth it. Only thing is the cat can't be on the sheets/pillows and I wash constantly. It's manageable.
mynameischingchongandiplaypingpong
We did our best to keep her comfortable in her new bed, laced with catnip, personal heater, short distance from food and water.
feeltheice
keep the cat out of your bedroom. Will make 1000% easier to live with when someone has allergies.
goldensky
This times a million. Having your sleeping spot be cat-free helps. My boyfriend is allergic; this is the rule with our cats.