4/26/23 – Blackie was fortunate to show up at the home of a kind woman whom we’ve helped in the past with another feral cat. She had been showing up at her home limping for about 2.5 weeks.The homeowner thought Blackie was about 6-8 months old. She contacted us on April 10 because she needed help trapping as well as transporting him for her medical needs. Our friend, Debra B., who had helped trap a feral for her in the past, once again went to the home and successfully trapped Blackie. She was taken to All About Animals where she was found to be already spayed, negative for fiv/FelV, and was vaccinated for rabies. The doctor also removed an in-grown toe nail in her front paw and treated her for an upper respiratory infection. The doctor also recommended an x ray on the back legs because she still limped. Late last week she was seen by our vet at Orion Animal Hospital who x-rayed her back legs and did a dental exam. Little Blackie was actually about 10 years old (!) and the doctor believed she suffered from arthritis. She also had some teeth missing. Nothing more could be done as Blackie was truly feral. Debra kept her in a crate for about a week because of the cold and rain while Blackie was ‘itching’ to get out. She was released yesterday and you’d think she was in heaven. She has two different homeowners who make sure she gets fed twice a day and she stays around their homes.

Whenever you feel down and out, just stop and think about the amazing Village of caring people we live amongst. – diana.

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