Little Anubis

Remember that kitty we rescued? Little Anubis?

The sweetest kitten in the world? Well, I've got a bit of an update on him.

I've had him for about a week and a half now and

even though he was given to us as "feral" he has been extremely sweet and loving.

He cries for me when I'm not around, sleeps on my shoulders,

sleeps in my arms, sleeps on my lap, sleeps, sleeps, sleeeeeeps.

I got him from a person off the street basically,

but she also gave us vet papers showing he had his vaccines from the clinic.

Showing he had a clean bill of health.

But, I knew something was up.

Kittens shouldn't sleep like that.

Other than the sneezing and gooey eyes, he slept too much for a kitten.

He didn't have the energy to play, or the attitude of a kitten.

So, I made an appointment with my vet.

I brought in Wicket for his annual shots, and little Nubi to see what was going on.

Wicket got his two shots and was back in my arms within seconds,

but little Nubi had a really high fever of 104.8 and a bad respiratory infection and an eye infection.

It was pretty clear that if I hadn't had taken him into my home, then into the vet he would be dead.

He wouldn't have had the energy to get food, or run from danger.

I was worried he was going to have to stay over night hooked up to IV's and stuff, but she let me take him home. He got shots, medication and drops, and instructions for care.

With urgency in the vet's eyes and voice she said this fever needs to come down now.

She instructed me to bathe him in ICE COLD WATER when I got him home.

She gave me his medicine and the bill and I looked him in the eye and said,

"Don't worry man, I got this one. I can pay."

The bill was almost 3 times what I had planned on paying..

I left the vet pretty distraught.

I was nervous to bathe a kitten in ice cold water, but he was too weak to fight back.

After I wrapped him in a towel and started to towel dry him,

I told him I was sorry.

And that he was dealt a pretty bad hand. He's had a really rough start to his little life.

But, I'm going to do everything in MY power to make things better for him,

and to make sure his life is long and happy from now on.

Because I have the power to make HIS life better. He wasn't given many options.

I was.

And because of me, and the things I CAN do, I can help him recover.

And even though sometimes we are dealt a bad hand, there will always be help from others.

It was a good talk.

Then this morning, he has been walking around crying.

And I noticed his limp.

I hadn't noticed it too bad, but it's almost like his hips have had some damage.

He hadn't walked much the last week because he was so sick.

And now that he's feeling a tad bit better, I've noticed the weird limp.

So, he will probably be back to the vet for x-rays.

But, like the talk from last night, I can still help him with his rough start.

If you'd like to help Nubi and his surprise vet bills I've started a sale in both of my shops.

Enter the code FORNUBI for 25% off your entire order.
I have this going in my hat shop and my art shop.

The sale will last one week.

All proceeds will go to Nubi's vet bills and health care, and every purchase will include a hand written thank you card from me and Nubi. I'll seriously dip his paw in ink and everything.

If you aren't able to help by making a purchase please help spread the word by sharing one of my shops, or even this page. Every bit counts.