PITA has been returned to us as of today. He was found to have some off-putting behavior (hissing) Just once, he never bit, scratched or struck out with his claws. Just one hiss as he considered his new caregivers and if they were worthy of his trust. I think they were worthy- but I know they have the kids to protect and when you get a new kitten in your care and he hisses at you- yes, it can be off-putting.
He was a bit stressed upon his return. His two brothers are still with us and he yowled so loudly when I confined him to the bedroom, that to save my eardrums, I let him out. No fights so far, but Molly, the one kitty he scuffled with from time-to-time is still outside. She will come back by dusk as she always does, so if there is going to be a confrontation, it will be after dark.
I had to take Bentley to the vet and Mike said while I was gone, PITA leaped upon him, headbumped his face one time and took off again. So hopefully, he is as glad to be home as we are to have him home.
Mr B- is in a bad way. Like Shimmer, bad stomatitis- one infected eye and lots of gingivitis on this 11 year old boy. I felt so bad for him- so we did the antibiotic, he got a pain shot and a depo shot. He is pretty unpredictable in his behavior thanks to the after-effects of surviving distemper when he was such a baby. They were so nice, they did everything for him with me holding him in my arms seated in a chair! I told them my knee was giving me fits and what happened as to why it was giving me such a fit and they just said, “Hang on to Mr. Bentley- we will work with him that way!” I love my vet.
He’s only been there a few times after his initial two week stay fighting distemper. He was there with pancreatitis that almost took his life, then he came back with massive diarrhea unstoppable until he got The Recipe and then got better. Then he came back with massive bite wounds when Mr. Gnarly got ahold of him before MG was neutered. He was there for two days on that stint. So he has been through it and they admire him for his strength and his character.
Our vet debt is now at $1,300.00 so if anyone has loose change rattling around in their car or inside the sofa in the living room- we SURE could use it. Just sayin-:)
Here is one of my favorite photos of my boy Bentley
I was afraid PITA would be coming back to you. There should have been more explanation, more working with him at the new place. Good Heavens, some cats need plenty of time to adjust; people aren’t willing to be patient. I understand that some must be cautious, but even so…
Poor Bentley. I’ll be sending something for the vet debt…
PITA slept with me last night, under the covers snuggled into my chest. He didn’t move the entire night. Although after he decided to initially trust me, he slept above the covers with me every night, last night, he wanted underneath. He is still consistently meowing- I think he is looking for the rest of his litter family- but Tripp and Pigeon are still here and they are getting along great. I have to be careful when I get up to walk, because PITA is again following me like a dog. Bless his heart- he has been missed.
A cat or kitten isn’t ‘one size fits all’! Poor Bentley.