Dear friends and supporters of Little Arnold Schwartz Katz:

It seems the little pet who adopted us has had a mishap. We don’t know if he caught something, was injured, or attacked by the orange guys, Sorbet and Sorbetto, but he appears to have an eye infection and is barely eating. He takes a few bites and hides. My neighbors saw his eye was red, and then the next day it was black and he couldn’t open it.

I think the inner eyelid might have been covering the eye for protection. The following day it improved a bit and I could see part of his yellow iris. Today his eye was closed and running.

I never thought I’d lose sleep over a stray cat but this little guy got to me.

If my neighbor and I can’t get him to a vet I will have to have trapper John come and try to get him. I am heartsick. When we put food out he sits on his little towel and barely moves. I can’t think of bringing a fourth kitty in without a clean bill of health and I was warned that major disruption among my cat family might ensue.

If you believe that cats have nine lives, please clap for Little Arnold and hope he has a few left.

Thanks.

reply sousonne wrote on Nov 14, ’10 Dang…..

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 14, ’10, edited on Nov 14, ’10 He’s so sweet–last year I had him trapped, neutered, all his shots, to give him a better chance of surviving. He’s all alone, it’s so sad.

reply expressiveespressojo wrote on Nov 15, ’10 Aw Sue, I am sending up prayers that Arnold recovers. It’s so true that animals adopt or pick us, isn’t it? Please keep us posted as your time allows. Hugs.

reply greenwytch wrote on Nov 15, ’10 poor little Arnold! i sure hope he will be alright. bless you for caring so much about him. HUGS

reply sweetpotatoqueen wrote on Nov 15, ’10 I’m clapping loudly for your little friend. !!! Mwah!

reply sharons7th wrote on Nov 15, ’10 Love being sent for your sweet ball of fluff. At least he has his guardian human looking out for him.

reply jadedruid wrote on Nov 15, ’10 I hope hes ok. If he needs meds his migh be tough

reply arcamun wrote on Nov 16, ’10 Whats happening with poor little Arnold…update please, oh please

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 16, ’10 I saw him briefly on my neighbor’s porch, he ate yesterday and today and disappeared. He no longer comes for two meals. It’s pouring out and I can’t stop thinking about him! I hope we can get him some help.

reply gypsy4you wrote on Nov 18, ’10 I send my best hopeful wishes and loud claps, for ‘lil Arnold.

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 18, ’10 I haven’t seen Arnold on my porch in many days; he’s been eating on my neighbor’s porch early in the morning and then he leaves and doesn’t cme back like he used to. His eye is obviously in need of attention. I spoke to the fellow who traps for me and we are going to try to get him and take him to a vet. I am seriously considering–if he is not contagious–taking him in. But then he has my three cats to contend with. I think the problem is also that he has been neutered and there are aggressive males out there. It’s cold out there and I don’t want to lose him. 🙁

reply gileson wrote on Nov 19, ’10 He probably instinctively realizes that his condition merits a trip to the vet, and may be wary of that since he no doubt vividly remembers what happened to him the last time. He may wonder what they will cut off this time.

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 19, ’10 POOOR ARNOLD! He came by this morning and ate which is a good sign but he looks emaciated and in this cold that can’t be good.

reply greenwytch wrote on Nov 19, ’10, edited on Nov 19, ’10 i’m glad he at least came by for a meal; i am certain he has sensed how worried you have been about him. i know it is not easy to see him like that, hun……but you must understand and respect that he is more of a free spirit and would never ever be happy to be fussed over or an indoor cat. such things are just not in his reality. also, i really hope you know that he really DOES love and appreciate you. i promise you, he does. HUGS

reply sanssouciblogs wrote on Nov 19, ’10 Ohhh thanks Deb! I called the trapper guy to see if we can set up a trap and get him to the vet. I would consider taking him in if he were noncontagious to my 3, I fear he won’t survive.

reply greenwytch wrote on Nov 19, ’10 i’m sending lots of love and light to Arnold and you. bless your heart for loving him so much!