I know this blog's title suggests that it will be all about dogs, but it turns out that's not the case. It's actually all about fostering. Yes, I created it thinking that I'd only be a foster dog mom, but alas, there is an unexpected twist around every corner in this life. I went to DeKalb County Animal Services yesterday for our weekly CHARM school dog socialization session. I came home +1 very sick little kitty. Her name is Annie and she is a 4 month old gray and white domestic shorthair. Those of you who know me know that I am a die hard dog person. It's not that I dislike cats, but rather that I know nothing of them and tend to prefer the warmth and companionship of the canine sort.
Regardless, it didn't take much to talk me into loading Annie up into the car last night. She came in as a stray and is suffering from a bad upper respiratory infection. It's very common for kittens to come down with URIs, but it's extremely difficult for them to recover in a stressful shelter environment. Annie was not improving. She went from snotty and wheezy to sneezing blood, even after being on antibiotics for two weeks. Infection is always rough on a small kitten's system. Annie was to be euthanized the next morning before the infection had a chance to ravage her poor little body.
Maybe I'm a sucker. Maybe I'm a madwoman. Maybe I should have talked to my husband before bringing home a cat. In case you haven't caught on, all of these "maybes" are certainties. In spite of my impulsiveness, Annie has a quiet place to sleep tonight. She is still sneezing blood, but she maintains a great energy level. She's a fighter and that's why the folks at DeKalb so desperately wanted to see her have a second chance. I'm not sure yet if she'll make it through, but we're doing our best to help her recover. Please share Annie's story. Once she regains her health, she will be available for adoption through DeKalb County Animal Services. Her information is listed here: http://www.adoptapet.com/pet/7734645-decatur-georgia-kitten
