Over the past three months, I’ve taken it upon myself to provide a temporary home for a 10-year-old street cat named “Granny.”
When I first laid eyes on this small, gray cat, it was evident that her journey through life had been a difficult one. She was covered in sizable hair mats, causing her immense pain, while, at the same time, the battle scars from her encounters with fellow felines covered her entire body. The adoption agency, with whom I dedicate my time, revealed that Granny was afflicted with FeLV and FIV (Feline AIDS) and she was pulling out her own hair due to the stress of being in the adoption center with so many other animals. To compound her troubles, a small wound marred her right eye, casting uncertainty upon her visual prowess… and it was my responsibility to give Granny a daily dose of eye drops.
Nevertheless, I resolved to mend Granny’s broken spirit. With gentle determination, I removed every last tangled strand of hair, and each day, I attended to her wounds, soothing her damaged skin with coconut oil baths that covered her entire body.
From the outset, Granny exuded a tranquil nature – a companion who found solace in my presence regardless of my occupation: whether I was immersed in work, succumbing to sleep, indulging in a meal, or simply captivated by the flickering glow of a television screen. Her desire for closeness knew no bounds, and if allowed, she would embrace the comfort of a cuddle for hours on end.
While I’d love to keep Granny by my side indefinitely, I have made the difficult decision to return her to the adoption agency, hoping that she will find a permanent home within our community. If you are interested in making Granny yours, please contact Nuzzles and Co. in Park City, Utah: www.nuzzlesandco.org
She’s a wonderful cat with a mostly calm (but sometimes playful) temperament and I’m really going to miss her.
