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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / April 2006Glad to be home....
My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He eventually trapped him, neutered him, and moved him into his quaters for further socialisation, as well as having him treated for a couple of really nasty infected absceses and a broken paw/leg. He's adopted him and has called him "Captain Kabul" as a gesture of respect that he survived a tough deal for so long. Despite advertising him extensively, no one came forward to claim him - my bro thinks he was a dumpee when someone moved from the base. This boy was a tough kitty to work with. He'd been quite badly abused and beaten up on, and it took him a good 18 months before he relaxed around my brother enough to let him trap him. Today, 9 weeks after trapping, my bro rang me up. Apparently Captain is crashed out fast asleep, in the middle of my brothers bed on his back, with all four paws in the air and his whiskers and paws are twitching as he's dreaming. He's relaxed enough that he lets my brother stroke him and he sleeps on the bed with him. I think that's one kitty boy who is relieved to be "home". Helen M > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M That's a heartwarming story. I assume the idea of your brother adopting Lily has now been forgotten.  SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk That's a heartwarming story. I assume the idea of your brother adopting Lily > has now been forgotten. > -- > Adrian/// No, but it won't be until he's settled properly and has his own place. Captain is mostly his, but all the guys in his mess look after him especially when Jay is away on operations. Captain is kind of the regimental mascot and is fed by anyone and everyone, and sleeps on everyones bed. He even has his own military ID and is registered on base as being allowed to be there! Lily, OTOH, is my brothers baby girl and he's a lot happier when he's away knowing that I have her and he doesn't have to worry about her. Helen M > Captain is mostly his, but all the guys in his mess look after him > especially when Jay is away on operations. Captain is kind of the > regimental mascot and is fed by anyone and everyone, and sleeps on > everyones bed. He even has his own military ID and is registered on > base as being allowed to be there! This is SO civilized. I wish the American army would do something of the same sort. Aviation units tend to not only tolerate cats around but encourage the ferals who live there to feel right at home. Not only do hangars have a large population of mice and rats, but there are a lot of birds, especially starlings who think those high roofs are perfect for nesting purposes. Not only do you get bird droppings on the helicopters, but there are a lot that think they are supposed to fly into jet engine air intakes. However, units are not allowed to adopt any animals or keep any in the barracks. This is totally unfair in some ways, though I do understand it. Humans need animal contact if they aren't to become animals themselves. When we got SSG Huey, most of the desks had cat food bags in them from everyone feeding him. Huey was dumped at the hangar to fend for himself. It was clear to the members of the unit that Huey didn't belong there. We bumped into Rob's section sergeant (now retired) and his wife the other day. He was the one that called us for Huey, and was the one who started everyone feeding Huey. He said that when they cleaned the unit out so that a reserve unit could use it while they were in Iraq in 2002-3, they found bags and cans of cat food in just about every desk. Tell me that the men and women of the military don't care about their cats, I won't believe you, and neither will they. Pam S. smiling at the memory > This boy was a tough kitty to work with. He'd been quite badly > abused and beaten up on, and it took him a good 18 months before he [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > dreaming. He's relaxed enough that he lets my brother stroke him and > he sleeps on the bed with him. This brought tears to my eyes. Your brother is going to heaven, you know. Chak SignatureIn a rational society we would want our presidents to be teachers. In our actual society, we insist they be cheerleaders. --Steve Allen > I think that's one kitty boy who is relieved to be "home". What a lovely image! And what a lucky boy to have found your brother. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > > I think that's one kitty boy who is relieved to be "home". > > What a lovely image! And what a lucky boy to have found your brother. This reminds me so much of Smokey, who was in a similar situation. The only problem is that the base accommodations staff did NOT permit him in the barracks and in fact, tried to have him killed for hanging around outside!! Fortunately the SECURITY Staff were his friends and arranged a last-minute leave pass for me to smuggle Smokey off base and into civilian life with Dylan (and me, when I got home!) Smokey does that "on his back passed out with all 4 paws in the air" bit and I think how far he's come from being a feral boy! I hope Captain finds a similar long-term home when everyone's contracts expire and they go home. --Fil I suspect that HRFL will be most put out when Captain arrives here....... ;o) That made me cry. What a wonderful success story. No clearer message than THAT sleeping position. > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M > This boy was a tough kitty to work with. He'd been quite badly > abused and beaten up on, and it took him a good 18 months before he [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > dreaming. He's relaxed enough that he lets my brother stroke him and > he sleeps on the bed with him. Oh, wow. It's moments like those that make all the hard work worth it. Please thank your brother for his wonderful work. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > I think that's one kitty boy who is relieved to be "home". > > Helen M Give your brother a *huge* hug from me, please. helen s > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M How wonderful for both of them! Kudos to your brother for being so patient. A lot of people would have give up after a few weeks or months. Joy Purrs for the Lost ones who have been found but were never forgotten Everyone prays for a big miracle but it is the little ones that we work for everyday that truly leave their mark on our lives > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M Bless his wild little heart. May he continue to thrive in a loving home. MLB > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M Sounds like he's a tough little kitty, period. So happy your brother's had success with him. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Apparently Captain is crashed out >fast asleep, in the middle of my brothers bed on his back, with all [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >I think that's one kitty boy who is relieved to be "home". Is your brother, by any chance, a cat whisperer? He has performed a kitty miracle. I love the image of Captain sleeping. Utter trust and contentment. -- CATherine > This boy was a tough kitty to work with. He'd been quite badly > abused and beaten up on, and it took him a good 18 months before he [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > dreaming. He's relaxed enough that he lets my brother stroke him and > he sleeps on the bed with him. I think I like your brother! Susan M Otis and Chester That's great Helen. Cat rescueing must run in your family. Kudos to your brother for such a happy ending. Suz&Spicey > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. Congratulations to your brother! It seems that the cat gift runs in the family. Jeanette > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > I think that's one kitty boy who is relieved to be "home". Thanks for posting this lovely story. Kudos to your brother. Tweed > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M Please thank your brother for taking such good care of Captain Kabul! Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek Top posting because I can't bear to cut it. I like your family, Helen. They're all great at helping animals. Please tell your brother thank you for Rob and me, not only for being adopted by Captain Kabul (SSG Huey salutes an officer and fellow Army cat) but for serving for us all. Pam S. > My younger brother has spent the last 18 months winning the trust of > a hard stray tuxedo boy living rough on his military base. He [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Helen M > Top posting because I can't bear to cut it. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Pam S/// Thanks Pam, I'll pass it on. Purrs for him would be very much appreciated. He flew out to Afghanistan today and may not even be home in time for Xmas. Because of the job he does and where he'll be based I'm very worried. :o( Helen M > Thanks Pam, I'll pass it on. Purrs for him would be very much > appreciated. He flew out to Afghanistan today and may not even be home > in time for Xmas. Because of the job he does and where he'll be based > I'm very worried. :o( > > Helen M Will ask the owners for purrs. One thing, Afghanistan is safer than Iraq. I'm sorry that he has to go, but glad that there are still brave young men who believe in service to their countries and the world. I've got several adoptive sons that recently came back from there and Rob's old unit went back for their third trip last October. I worry about them all. Pam S. >>Top posting because I can't bear to cut it. >> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Helen M We'll be purring and sending lots of best wishes for his safety! Polonca and Soncek |
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