08/12/2024
Nova colony in Heights had a dramatic week, with highs and lows. The bad news is that Ebony suffered a throat injury on one of the very cold days this week, and I couldn’t tell how bad it was so I whisked her off to the U of MN Vet Urgent Care. It appears she was bitten by a dog or raccoon or an unknown cat seeking warmth where she sleeps. She was treated, and is now an emergency foster in my bathroom. Happy and Grumpy are still upstairs, hopefully posted and meeting adopters next week, and we made room in the Inn for Ebony to heal downstairs. She is doing great, wanting petting and churu and adjusting to life indoors. She is going to be a beloved companion to someone, I can tell already! Now we apply to rescues to onboard her, which was the plan in a week or two. I wish all of these kitties could find a safe home indoors, and none would go through this type of traumatic injury. Thank goodness she trusted us enough to go in a carrier, and allow wound care. The Vet staff said she was charming even with the open wound. It was a week of big emotions, I’ll say that! Enjoy Ebony wiggling around and showing she is ready for the good life. Other good news, Bib and Tuxie were accepted in to Kitty Revolution and have a foster caregiver, which is excellent! Only 7 cats left outdoors in this colony, there are hundreds around the City but I mostly focus on this crew with occasional assists to others trapping and feeding in nearby neighborhoods.