"I don't like cats."

Satebs · 06-22-2011, 07:53 PM

That used to be my motto. I was/am a dog lover and always deemed them the more superior pet. Our last cat had passed away and we were completely cat free for a few months until a stray wandered into our yard.

Being the sucker I am for any hungry animal, I fed her. I noticed that she looked pregnant, but didn't really think anything of it. I figured she would be on her way once she ate and I wouldn't see her again. Obviously, I was wrong. The feedings continued until one day she disappeared. I could hear faint "meows" coming from underneath the house and figured she had given birth to the kittens under there. I wasn't too concerned because there were several places in which she could get in and out.

Those little "meows" turned into one single one, and it was loud and persistent. I realized at that point, the female cat was probably gone. Under my house is nothing but crawl space... and scary. The only way a person can fit under there is in one spot, and the "meow" was all the way on the other end of the house. I armed myself with a hoodie and a flashlight, pulling my body towards the sound with my arms.

I finally reached him. He was in an area that was under the kitchen sink. I had to reach past a couple of his dead siblings to get him. He was wet and had mud all over him. There was an open area where a brick was missing, so I placed him outside on the ground and hurried to get out of there.

I didn't know what to do! It was a Sunday, so in my illogical thinking, I took him to PetSmart, where they have a Banfield. I asked the lady at the counter what exactly I needed to buy and what to do. She told me about feeding and how I need to stimulate him to use the bathroom. So I armed myself and I was completely prepared! I named him Muddy. Here he is, 3 years later:

necro1134 · 06-22-2011, 08:23 PM

what a great story. youre a wonderful person for saving his life

katlover13 · 06-22-2011, 08:34 PM

What a beautiful cat! And a great story. What is he like now? Is he incredibly bonded with you since you became his Mom?

OwnedByIsis · 06-22-2011, 08:35 PM

What a handsome cat, you did a wonderful thing saving him!

In that picture, he kind of looks like a baby cougar, I know he's not but wow!

Satebs · 06-22-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by katlover13

What a beautiful cat! And a great story. What is he like now? Is he incredibly bonded with you since you became his Mom?

Absolutely! He loves to sleep on me and "nurse." He nibbles my shirt and kneads. I look at him and say, "Muddy, you know this is not normal, right?" He is very temperamental though. He can switch from all loving to mean in no time, if he's tired of me petting him.

Satebs · 06-22-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by necro1134

what a great story. youre a wonderful person for saving his life

Thank you so much!

Miss Callie Kitty · 06-22-2011, 08:39 PM

Great story and very handsome cat you have there

Satebs · 06-22-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnedByIsis

What a handsome cat, you did a wonderful thing saving him!

In that picture, he kind of looks like a baby cougar, I know he's not but wow!

Yeah! When I had him neutered at the Humane Society a while back, the lady that helped me mentioned what a handsome cat he is! When he walks, he kind of struts. He's crazy!

Satebs · 06-22-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Callie Kitty

Great story and very handsome cat you have there

Thank you!

MowMow · 06-24-2011, 01:10 AM

Wow, he is just beautiful. Welcome to you both!

06-22-2011, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Satebs Kitten Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 25	"I don't like cats." That used to be my motto. I was/am a dog lover and always deemed them the more superior pet. Our last cat had passed away and we were completely cat free for a few months until a stray wandered into our yard. Being the sucker I am for any hungry animal, I fed her. I noticed that she looked pregnant, but didn't really think anything of it. I figured she would be on her way once she ate and I wouldn't see her again. Obviously, I was wrong. The feedings continued until one day she disappeared. I could hear faint "meows" coming from underneath the house and figured she had given birth to the kittens under there. I wasn't too concerned because there were several places in which she could get in and out. Those little "meows" turned into one single one, and it was loud and persistent. I realized at that point, the female cat was probably gone. Under my house is nothing but crawl space... and scary. The only way a person can fit under there is in one spot, and the "meow" was all the way on the other end of the house. I armed myself with a hoodie and a flashlight, pulling my body towards the sound with my arms. I finally reached him. He was in an area that was under the kitchen sink. I had to reach past a couple of his dead siblings to get him. He was wet and had mud all over him. There was an open area where a brick was missing, so I placed him outside on the ground and hurried to get out of there. I didn't know what to do! It was a Sunday, so in my illogical thinking, I took him to PetSmart, where they have a Banfield. I asked the lady at the counter what exactly I needed to buy and what to do. She told me about feeding and how I need to stimulate him to use the bathroom. So I armed myself and I was completely prepared! I named him Muddy. Here he is, 3 years later: Last edited by Satebs; 06-22-2011 at 07:55 PM. Reason: Edited photo link.

06-22-2011, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
necro1134 Jr. Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 79	what a great story. youre a wonderful person for saving his life __________________ Mommy to two beautiful Sphynx Cats

06-22-2011, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
katlover13 Cat Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 2,835	What a beautiful cat! And a great story. What is he like now? Is he incredibly bonded with you since you became his Mom? __________________ *Sue*

06-22-2011, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
OwnedByIsis Tom Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Small town, USA Posts: 364	What a handsome cat, you did a wonderful thing saving him! In that picture, he kind of looks like a baby cougar, I know he's not but wow! __________________

06-24-2011, 01:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 5,672	Wow, he is just beautiful. Welcome to you both! __________________

06-22-2011, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Miss Callie Kitty Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Candaian Country Posts: 227	Great story and very handsome cat you have there

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