Emmitt Makes Progress

Lionitus · Post by **Lionitus** » Apr 13, 2005 10:05 am

For the first time since we took Emm in last July, he is sitting on my lap and rubbing my hand with his face while I work on the computer this morning. It is a beautiful, sweet moment for him and me.

When he first entered the house he was suffering terrible physiological effects of near death by starvation. His fur was course, dull and falling out in great hunks. His sight was not so good and he was very unsteady on his feet, falling over frequently. He had absolutely no trust in humans and even acted fearful of my husband and me. I expected him to eat ravenously but surprisingly, he would eat very little and cry an awful lot.

Today, he eats with a good appetite, his favorite food being a little bit of fresh ground sirloin. His hair is soft, silky and shiny and doesn't fall out anymore. He talks to us all the time. And very best of all, he comes right up to my feet and rubs my legs cooing all the while. He trusts us now and WANTS to be touched and loved. It's been a long road and he still suffers some ill effects.....he's still a little unsteady on his feet sometimes and has bouts of diahrrea. But for the most part, he's a happy boy.

Someone abandoned him. We know this because he is declawed and shows no skills whatsoever in hunting. The vet says he was definitely a kept kitty at one point. I don't understand people who can do these things.

But Emm's story has a happy ending and I wanted to share it with you all. I know how much you all love animals and I wanted to make people smile today. Emm's still on my lap, still cooing and I will love and care for him until his last breath. He's our gift and we are grateful for him.

Evelyn

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Apr 13, 2005 10:27 am

Awwww Evelyn, how your story DID make me smile!! Could it be possible that he got lost, and never trusted people so he never found a home till you? (did you get that?..hehe) I hope you didn't already explain this in another post and I am having a blond moment...

....Poor little guy....I am so glad that he DID find you!! Give him a pat from Lucy!!

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » Apr 13, 2005 11:01 am

What a sweet, sweet story Evelyn! Thanks so much for the smile this morning.

Blackkat · Post by **Blackkat** » Apr 13, 2005 12:38 pm

That is a lovely story and one that helps restore some of my faith in humanity. I have difficulty understanding how someone can let a cat go, especially after it has been declawed (we adopted one last December), but as Lucy said, maybe he got lost. You are a caring, compassion person.

thy · Post by **thy** » Apr 13, 2005 3:58 pm

patsue53 · Post by **patsue53** » Apr 13, 2005 6:44 pm

I love a happy ending!

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Apr 13, 2005 7:46 pm

Awe - that's so beautiful, Lionitus

Tundra_Queen · Post by **Tundra_Queen** » Apr 13, 2005 10:37 pm

Eveyln, bless you for looking after such a special kitty! I'm so glad he found such a loving family!

Debbie

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Apr 13, 2005 11:18 pm

It takes a really open heart to go through that with a critter that doesn't trust anyone. Sounds like yours is one of those. Congrats!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Apr 14, 2005 6:37 am

What a great story with a happy ending!!! Give Emmit a bit of lovin from me. I think it was destiny that you two found each other.

jmboyer · Post by **jmboyer** » Apr 14, 2005 10:27 am

Oh, Evelyn....what a wonderful story with which to begin my day. Bless your golden heart for taking Emmit in and for restoring his physical and emotional health. We need more folks like you.

janey · Post by **janey** » Apr 14, 2005 8:01 pm

Evelyn~
Getting an abused or neglected animal to trust humans again is no easy task, but a great acheivement.

So glad Emm is content. Don't you just know how much easier he is feeling? You've done something special. Hope you and Emmit have each other for a long time!

Squash Blossom · Post by **Squash Blossom** » Apr 14, 2005 11:12 pm

I love rescue stories and after nearly 10 years of following stories concerning rescued pugs, I'm convinced the rescued animal never forgets someone saved them.

If you have ordinary pets that have always known comfort and love in the same home with an animal that has been rescued from what usually amounts to neglect and/or abuse, you can see a difference in almost everything they do and I personally don't believe the rescued pet ever takes anything for granted. A warm dry bed, a good meal, a tender touch have to be Heaven on earth to any animal who has known hard times.

Emmit is very lucky and I'll bet he knows it!

Ann