Adopted!

Joseph was fortunate to have had three separate people submit foster applications for him over the last 24 hours! From them, a perfect new home was found to meet his special needs. His new mom is a registered nurse, and understands the importance of keeping an eye on his damaged leg and to watch for "hot spots" that may surface from having constant contact with the ground. He will go to his new home tomorrow.

This blog has been all about Joseph and his adventures in foster care, but his foster mom (me) is grateful he has found a new home.

I'll miss you, Buddy!

Cattery Playmate

Foster mom went to visit Joseph again today for more PT on his leg (he's been moving it a lot lately!) and let him out to visit & play with his cattery-mate, Dizzy. Of course they do the prerequisite "sniff test."

Visitors

Foster mom went by to visit the sweet boy today at the Ohlen Rd. PetSmart. He was sleeping in the litterbox which, fortunately, he hadn't used. She went back behind the habitats to unlock the cage & give him some kitty love, refresh his food/water, and hold him. They did some exercises with his leg, which after awhile, he pulls away from. This is actually good, because the pulling away is using his shoulder muscles which have begun to atrophy some.

Foster mom also opened up the habitat so that he has the entire top row. Another kitty, Dizzy, a beautiful Tuxedo 1 year old boy, has the entire bottom row.

Joseph is still wearing his beautiful collar bow, but didn't particularly care to pay much attention to (or understand?) the glass. Mom was sad to leave him, but he has a much better chance of being seen by a potential adopter there, than he does if he's at her house.

Love you, Buddy!

First Adoption Event

His foster mom created a nice bow for Joseph's collar, even complete with little fishies!


He was, according to foster mom, the most handsome cat at PetSmart. He is extremely relaxed, in what most cats consider to be a very stressful endeavor.

Foster mom decided that if Joseph doesn't get adopted today, he should stay at the PetSmart cattery for awhile so that he has more exposure to potential adopters. She was sad to kiss him goodbye this afternoon, but will be visiting him daily to continue massaging his leg and giving him some good ear scratches. He really loves that!

Primping

Joseph started getting ready for his "big day" at the Ohlen Rd. PetSmart adoption event yesterday with a bath. He does a really good job of grooming himself, which is often not the case with boy cats.




He also got a new safety collar from his foster mom. It's environment-friendly & is bright blue.

He's all ready to go! Let's hope he finds the perfect home today!

When He's Hungry

Foster mom has discovered that when Joseph is hungry, he doesn't like to wait around.

Cat Treats

Cat Food

Umm...Wheat Bread??

Apparently, he doesn't mind a little fiber, either.

They Know Something Is Different

Joseph had a quick bath this morning (not his favorite, but there wasn't any scratching or injury to foster mom). It's tough for a cat to use the bathroom "neatly" when he's passed out from anesthesia. One thing that should lessen over the next few days is the strong odor of his urine, which if you've never been around un-altered adult males can really take you by surprise. Foster mom already notices a difference since the surgery & it will continue to dissipate.

The permanent feline residents know something is up (er...gone).

Sophie getting a good look at Joseph's...um...netherregions

Joseph and foster mom will be out at the adoption event at the Ohlen Rd. PetSmart on Saturday starting at noon. Come out & meet them!

Address: 1628 Ohlen Rd Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 512-835-7221