Kitten delivered in a cardboard box!

One of our clients recently discovered a cat hiding under the shed in her back yard.  Although we have had a fairly mild fall so far, it was beginning to get a bit chilly and she thought we could help.

Our client was able to get the cat into a cardboard box and delivered it to us last Saturday afternoon.  Initially it was frightened--when we tried to open the box, the cat literally did back flips as it attempted to escape!  We were more prepared the next time; Christine placed a thick towel over the box and quickly made a "kitty burrito."

When all the fuss was over, we were amazed to discover that this flying ball of feline fury was just a 6-week-old kitten!  Weighing in at a mere 1.24 pounds, he had created quite a fuss!  Although "Spook" was shy at first, he readily accepted some warm baby food offered on a tongue depressor.  His appetite was apparently so ravenous that he thought the stick would make a great dessert when we ran out of baby food (no - we did not LET him eat the stick, but we did get him more food)!  

Spook went to live with several other foster kittens that are about his age.  Cindy is one of our many dedicated staff members who is taking care of him and 9 other foster kittens right now.  

In collaboration with Lucky Paws Rescue, we have literally helped to feed, house, and find homes for hundreds of unwanted cats and kittens like Spook.  We are currently organizing an Adopt-a-Thon for Lucky Paws cats on 11/21/10 and are collecting Thanksgiving funds for the organization at our front desk.  Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to help!