I proclaim today to be Shell Day. A celebration of the Independence of a courageous cat who escaped from a situation that really defies description. To be kept inside a cracked, mud-filled trailer precariously perched on the side of a rain-drenched hill, denied the basic needs of any cat; food, proper shelter, love and good vet care, while struggling to survive against all odds. How bewildering your life appeared to you.
How cold you must have been at times, how alone did you feel when the wind was howling through the cracks, or the rain was finding its way into your only home? How long did you have to search for food each day? Who or what stopped you from eating your fill in the colony?
How did you do it? A cat who had a “home” yet was virtually homeless. A cat who had a person that took care of her, a person who had more cracks in her veneer then the trailer you lived in.
You are coming out of your shell little by little each day you sweet little girl. Are you amazed that food arrives right on schedule several times every day and you no longer have the worry that it won’t?
You found your voice last night. Your meow silenced by the growth of all those rodent ulcers has re-emerged and to me it sounds as sweet as honey tastes.
No longer hiding in your carrier, or in the darker recesses of your cage, you perch instead on top of the carrier now you look with interest at the new world waiting for you outside. You have beaten the odds thus far, the vet gave you two weeks. I hope you continue to beat them and get ahead of them as our journey continues, it isn’t over by a long-shot, but with all the prayers and efforts going to sustain you, you are showing the world, that you can’t keep a fighter down long.
I have had the privilege of rescuing and knowing so many kitties in my life. There is something about this cat that touches my heart so deeply. She won’t give up, she won’t give in, she’s like the Energizer Bunny who just keeps going and keeps giving to me her love in ways I have never before experienced.
In a few days she will go back to the vet, and I can’t wait to see his face when he sees the changes of this brave kitty. I know her battle is not over, but there has been a victory won. She has found that this world can indeed offer her love and affection and fill her food plate, keep her water clean- and the roof over her head no longer leaks in the rain, the wind has been silenced and her room is as warm as her heart.
Today, Mike will be undergoing tests for the major part of the day. I talked to him last night and told him that I am staying home. As much as I know he needs me to be there with him. He has capable hands and warm hearts caring for him. Right now, Shell needs me more. I am going to set up her room so little Ms. Explorer can safely roam our bedroom. Put away all breakables and items that could fall off dressers, tables and chairs and scare or hurt her.
I saw her last night looking at the tall dresser in the corner. Evaluating in her brain the possibility of leaping up there and conquering yet another strange new place. This little kitty who when she arrived here, did so on weak, chopstick legs that carried a big heart and the will to survive despite all the odds.
So Shell I salute you! And should you continue to shine in your presence here, survive all your body is fighting against, I will in the end, name a star in your honor, for in the constellations above you, You sitting below, outshine them all~
This is one of the most touching, yet heart-wrenching stories I have ever followed. I look forward to evey new post and am so happy when I hear the news getting better and better. You are an AMAZING rescuer, but this little girl is even more so. She is a true miracle and a testament to what love can do.
Me and my kitties are praying for her and you and your husband! Much strength to you all!!!
Love, Petey, Jack, Spunky, Tabitha, Madison LaRue & Momma Pam
Aww MA, she is an amazing little kitty! I am looking at her recent photos and I can tell she is happy despite all her health problems and horrendous memories. She is just happy. Happy to be taken care of, and loved and doted on. Finally, she gets to be a kitty, inquisitive and playful and curious. Little Shell and you were meant to find each other.
I am so glad that she craves some crunchies:), it definitely means her mouth is better…
Tons of love and prayers being sent your way!
I cannot believe it and yet I knew it would happen.
Wow.
We are so happy you got in touch with us and allowed us to be a part of it.
There are still miracles in this world.
Love,
Mom ML and the kitties
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Way to go, Shell.
Sending comforting purrrrrrsss and healing purrrayers to Shell and Mike both.
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this determined little girls’ story gives me the warm fuzzies inside. shell is one of the special requests that i pray for. i can’t wait for her outside beauty to match her inside beauty.
So glad to hear she is make progress day by day. Sending healing vibes to Mike too.
Good to hear Shells is coming out of her shell! Brave little cat is purring on!
Shell is a little miracle cat. Miracles don’t happen without people like you to make them happen. Sometimes it’s the ones who are so very badly hurt, the ones who are marked as no hopers who are the ones who touch our hearts the most. Shell is in the best possible hands and I am sure she will continue to blossom with your love and care. We send lots of rumbly purrs and love to Blossom, Mike and to you
Whicky Wuudler
There are a lot of tears here. What a beautiful little soul, and what a wonderful person you are to give her a chance, to show her what love and kindness and care is like, especially in the face of such insurmountable odds. Sending lots and lots of love and healing light to Shell, and to you.
we was afurraid to read much about shell since we knew hers wuz a desprit situation, an’ all our faces gets leaky when we sees stuff like that. but little by little, we peeked through our paws at a word here, a paragraf there, wif mom to hold us if we got too upset.
we believes in you an’ inna power of purr, an’ we poold our pennies to send them fur shell. we are furry thankful that there are beans like you to luff an care fur an’ “be there” fur her an’ all her kind; our mama would luff to do it, too, but she’d just dissolve in a puddle of tears an’ be totally useless!! we sends you blessings an’ endless purrs fur shell’s continued life in the grace of yer care.
yer furriends, edmund, nitro, xingxing, an’ igmu
(an’ soppy ol’ meower mom, cheryl)
Nice baby steps for little Shell, so pleasing to read about.