SAMMY

Sammy went to Advanced Animal Hospital and received several different medications. The pill will be a bitch but we'll get it one way or another. He has to go back in 2 weeks for a recheck. Advanced Animal Hospital is great with the feral cats. I can hold the cat during exams and since it's my flesh between them and the cat, they will work with me. Most vets would want them put under but some exams are better done when they're awake. It also takes a lot more time and money to put them under.

SAMMY

Sammy is not feeling good. He has turned into a dick. Sammy does not make a very good sick cat. He comes near and as soon as I try to pet him he growls and bites. I'm just glad he doesn't bite hard. I'm going to relay his medical conditions to Happy Endings medical coordinator and probably take Autumn back so I can treat and work with him.

SAMMY

Sammy is a cat I can't do anything with. I socialize cats. Sammy is social. He is the only cat that climbed into my lap and let me pet him until my arms hurt. He stayed in my lap for hours. Sammy also slept with me.  He was king of his domain and now is in a place he does not like. Sammy is a cat that does not like change and will let you know it. He is a long haired, medium sized, dark tabby and declawed. He has attacked me at Happy Endings shelter but with no claws and bites about as hard as a 4 week old kitten, it's all bluster. Sammy is very loud when he does not get his way or something is happening he doesn't like! His screaming freaks people out. He has a thyroid issue that hopefully the food he's on takes care of. Sammy is a great cat that will be a lap cat for someone again if he ever gets a chance.

AUTUMN

Autumn went back to Happy Endings shelter today. She was not happy! We had to stop by the vet for Sammy who is now on meds. When I put Sammy in the carrier Autumn ran! Autumn does not like being put in a carrier. She also does not like being grabbed by the scruff . When we did get to the shelter I was able to pick Autumn up in her bed like a hot dog and put her and the bed into the carrier. As soon as I tried to put Autumn in the cage she got away and past me and right under the cages. I was able to get her out from under the cages, but not before she kissed my finger goodbye and punched me in the face. Autumn actually bruised my jaw and it swelled up. The kiss she gave my finger drew a little blood, like I said she doesn't like being caged. Then the volunteers got this great idea, lets move Autumn to the front room so maybe she will be seen and adopted. So I got to move her again. All this might sound like she should not be adopted but Autumn is a great and friendly cat. Once you start petting her she melts into you. She is not very active but loves being pet and will fill your windows with her joyful self. All pets need a friend that will take the time to love them. Once you build trust with Autumn she will stick to you like glue.

AUTUMN

Autumn had to stay in a carrier for a few hours. Had to get work done on the truck and the mechanic needed access to the inside of the cab. Cleo won't come out of hiding with all the noise but Autumn will, so she got put away. That is why you have to be prepared. I gave Autumn a small can of food early to make up for her sitting in a carrier. Cleo came out of hiding and ate it. Autumn was pretty upset so I'm not sure she would have eaten the food anyway. I did give Autumn an extra long ear scratching session. When you stop petting her she gets a look of utter bewilderment on her face. Her purr is very soft like she's enjoying it but doesn't want to admit it.

AUTUMN

Autumn is a brown tabby female, medium sized. She has red in her coat and a cool face. She came from the outside and is definitely feral. Not to many people got a good look at Autumn. As soon as the cage door opened she was gone. The cages are on wheels for easy cleaning and because of her size she fit right under and far back as she could get. The volunteers work with all the cats, socializing them, but if you can't see them or touch them it makes it tough. That's where I come in. I took her with me and wow what a difference. Autumn is a window cat. She lays all night in the window as I drive. During the day she will be looking out the side window or laying out on the bed. She does jump up on the dash during the day but doesn't stay long. It gets pretty hot with the sun beating down. When she first got in the truck she would growl and hiss. Now she may flinch but I think that's her making sure I'm not going to grab her and shove her in a carrier.

HOYA

Hoya is a large grey male that has dilated pupils. He can see but probably not very well. If you try to pet him it's a 50/50 chance he'll let you. He tries to bite but he's slow and lets you know he's going to try. I discovered if you hold him like put him in a cat bed and pick him up he enjoys being pet. He's not feral. He was someones cat then they got a CHILD. Hoya was used to life as he knew it. With a new baby the house was in an up roar. The fact he can't see very well and with all the commotion. Well Hoya got an attitude. I think with a quiet home and someone that will put him back as the center of attention, someone would have a great pal. He needs a little work and some time to start trusting again. he wants to be someones hangout buddy. Happy Endings does a great job matching people and cats, so he has hope. The hard part is cats that come from homes are used to their world, their routine and now everything is different.