I tried to sleep with Shell last night, but she wouldn’t let me sleep. She was crawling all over me, lying on my hip when I turned on my side, curling up around my neck when I was sleeping on my tummy. It was so funny- but I finally told her I had to go back out on the couch and get some sleep!
When I woke up this morning and went into her room, she bounded up the pet stairs and landed on the bed. All full of piss and vinegar she was. We had quite the love-fest and she couldn’t get enough petting and strokes. I told her she has no idea how deep she has burrowed into my heart. So deep, I don’t think she will ever emerge.
With rescue, I try to keep my distance and most times I succeed. I have seen cats who have been through horrific situations. I have cared for near-drowning victims, hit-and runs, cats who have been battered due to domestic abuse issues, and others I won’t even relate due to the horror. And I’ve managed to only get involved with a few of them. Prowler, the polydactyl who lived for a year in the rafters of our barn. Gulliver, the kitty who was known in our part of Alaska as the traveler. He loved UPS trucks. Smudge found at 3 days old frozen in the ice and yet she survived. Dunkin who was a near drowning victim at the lake near our home.
But with Shell, there is something different about her. She embodies all these cats somehow. She is an old soul in the form of a cat and has the fight of an embattled warrior. She comforts my soul.
She is alert today, eating, and has decided that the carrier is now a bad place and she will now sleep on top of the cage covered with the clothes hanging down from the closet. But her bright eyes are sharp and she doesn’t miss a thing happening in her world.
She yawned once during the love fest and her mouth is still an angry red color- but I didn’t see any large ulcers roaming over her gums in the brief time I had to look.
She is looking so much better already! She has beautiful coloring!
Gosh that is all such good news. She sounds like she is a wild one or as wild as her little body will let her. What a great picture. It is so exciting to see her getting better minute by minute. Love reading all the updates. I know how you feel, I took in a cat about three weeks ago and he was terribly sick but he is getting better little by little. So hang in there Shell. You sure have that human wrapped around your tiny little paw. LOL. But you are very special. Take care.
I got all choked up just reading the good news. She’s such a pretty combination of colors and looks so soft and fuzzy. I’d love to be in on the Shell love-fest too. 🙂 Give her a kiss from me!
Karen
I’ve been following from afar and very emotional about Miss Shell – I’ve not dared comment for fear that my hopes and crossed paws would not work out. Whatever – she’s got more of the will to live than I have ever heard of before it seems. So much love to you and her. xxxx
What a little fighter she is!
That make my heart smile from the inside and my whiskers grin up on the outside!
She’s getting a tummy! She is sitting up straight and true and looking more confident. Oh Shell, good for you precious love! Good for you! God Bless You and your new family.
Marian in Houston
I am so glad and happy that Shell is doing so well. Been following her story but haven’t made to many comments. Thank God for answered prayer. I hope and pray your Mike is doing as well as Shell. I pray for full recovery for both.
Maryanne, she is looking really good. And she has so much pep!!! My hopes are up for her.
Please give her skritches from me! I am encouraged..
Shell is looking better and better!! We’re sure the love she is getting has something to do with it!!
From the mum:
The fight that you and Shell are putting up together makes my heart sing. You are two very special souls 🙂
Shell is looking so much better! I am very glad that she has the energy to keep you up at night. Grin.
This is such wonderful news.
I am up briefly and going back to sleep.
Posted an update on KC on my blog.
Sorry I haven’t emailed or called, it has been crazy around here.
Love & Purrs,
ML
That picture of Shell really shows how much better she is looking. There’s a real hint of sass there. Keep going Shell, you have so many cats and people cheering you. Is that a little tummy I see there?
Whicky Wuudler
i love shell. really. i know what you mean when you say there is just something about her that embodies mountains of love and faith. she is amazing. i can feel this just from the internet!! her story of how she was found broke my heart. but then the stroy of how she was re-FOUND by you walking by her crate- now that brought me joy. i think maybe you two are meant to be together for a long long while. will yours be her forever home? i am thinking it will : ) thank you for caring for her and the wonderful heart you have. she loves you for it.
What a sweet adorable furbaby she is. It’s so good to hear how full of energy she is now!
Deffo. something special about this little girl. Good to see her looking better, cannot wait to see what she will be like when her fur has grown back.
Love you Shell. XX
Shell is a mighty warrior – and we love her and we love you for doing all of this for her.
Hurray!! What a sweetie she is, as is her mom! Have already bid on two items on your auction! Keeping my fingers crossed and all my cats are keeping their little paws crossed.