Drama with Victoria

Victoria

Yesterday's visit was exciting as usual. I limited myself to kitties that I thought were nice, but was I wrong!  Victoria, a disturbed kitty I took a liking too, started out with her usual growling and discontent at being picked up from her cage. I took her to the larger room, the auditorium, as there are few cats in there and she always seemed calmer. Ok, no problem. Except- I have a few other cats to socialize too, and don't have a half hour or more to spend with her there!  So off we go to the playroom.  She is growling and expressing her discontent.

Memphis

Oh well. I get a few of the other cats out: Memphis walked out of his cage, and Paulette came to sit on a cat tree. Tidbit came out too. Memphis played nicely and did not get into any trouble with other cats, though he still spouts off a fierce growl or hiss. I am pleased with his progress, and its unfortunate that he has always been shunned by volunteers and staff alike, due to alleged neurological problems and or head trauma.

But when their play session came to an end, getting Victoria back to her cage proved a bit more challenging. I normally can return her without contest. As I was walking back with her in my arms, she just freaked out like a feral cat! Squirmed and clawed and growled like mad!  Out of my arms she flew, and right into the garbage can next to me!  It was horrific to all around! That was unsettling to me to say the least. I don't know if I will try working with her again. After reading her medical records, I note she had a gran mal seizure while in foster care. This suggests epilepsy, but without asking a clinician about her, I don't know. I am sad to think I won't be able to handle her anymore. 

Thomas

Of the FIVs, Thomas enjoyed getting his cone removed and a lavish neck rub and sponge bath!  Lauren bought him a new cone! How sweet!  He was so relieved.

Alvin

Miss Ellie

Loverboy and Ginger walked on their harnesses. Ginger is getting better at it, I just wish I had time to give him while he is in the learning stages.  Loverboy was a natural at it from the start!

Rumor has it that Alvin and Miss Ellie will be adopted by a board member to live in a barn!  While this comes with mixed feelings by those of us who care for these kitties, it is probably better in the long run, at least for Miss Ellie, who is not a people cat anyway.  Alvin is social so we don't know if we like it for him. I know i will dearly miss Alvin, but at this writing, I can't do better for him! Winters here can be harsh in a barn!