That is really sweet of you. The long story will have to wait until I have a lap top in front of me.
So - installments!
SO had a play date, I was working, weather radios went off with blizzard warnings, the aunties went off as well. They jumped at the office window and were all worked up. Something moved in a clay saucer full of cracked corn for the birds. It could be? It is a cat!!!! I grabbed a bit of kibble (the last since the aunties had been moved to wet). That little thing did not loose a beat but went from corn to kibble. Card board box, towel. It is freezing! I move the food into the box, she follows. No this is not going to work. I got one of the cat carriers, put a coat on, heavy gloves and glasses. This little thing gives me a look and goes into the carrier. Into the garage we go, it is blowing ice needles but I cannot bring the carrier through the house. My office floor heating mat under the carrier, a spot on a work bench with natural light, wet food, water, a quick "you are safe". Now what? I called every shelter, police station, Pet smart, Pet this and that - the best answer I got was "if you cannot bring her in leave her out". So I called SO at the gun range - Houston we have "What". What is what? No idea but What is here to stay. He dropped everything, got kitten food and fell in love. This tiny bundle of half starved fur with whiskers ate and ate and ate.
Monday was a holiday this day three of singsing.
Tuesday I was at the vet at 7:30. Here she is! Nobody wants her. Here is a credit card. What are we supposed to do? I came off the rocker! I am a recruiter and know my business. She needs a vet! Isn't that your business? Who is going to pay for it? We have two cats on file and if this credit card does not cover it - let me know!!! Oh, you want us to check her out? No shoot Sherlock! No vet until 9:00. I had to get to work, called at 9:01, was told to pick her up at lunch. She was barely moving. They prodded, de this and that her, gave her shots, ... .
SO built her a home of two big dog crates connected to each other in his toy room. Floor heating, the works. We did not trust the aunties. Introduction took 60 seconds - here is Izzi, you do not get to eat her! She sleeps in solitary so you cannot harm her.
The official file reads 5 pounds. She fit I to my hand!
More tomorrow.