Usually when Animal Control gets a
request from an owner to pick up an animal, it is because the owner no
longer wants the pet and/or its litter of offspring. REBA'S case was very
different. Her owner was in a wheelchair with a progressive disease that
no longer allowed her to care for Reba. She had no alternative but to
call Animal Control and it was a VERY tearful morning for all involved. I
got a call from Animal Control asking if I still had room for a geriatric
cat until The Magoo Room filled with blind cats. "Yes, Ma'am! I'll be
right there." Reba only spent about 2 hours out of her first home before
she landed at our home. Sweet Reba now occupies a guest room, bathroom,
and hallway, as she does not appreciate the company of other cats. We
suspect that is because she is in constant pain in her spine, and is being
defensive, rather than aggressive. She has been to the NC State
University veterinary teaching hospital to take part in a food study for
chronic diarrhea, and is currently on a pain medication for her back.
Reba's idea of heaven is to have someone sit on the floor with her. She
cannot manage a jump to any height and having company on her level is her
fondest wish. Reba loves chin scratches and crawling into a lap, just
like she did with her first mom!
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| What a striking girl Reba is! | Reba bellying up to the "bar" for a little dinner. |
