Meet Brody!!!!

 

Meet Brody :)

Brody was found yesterday right near the corner of Ash & Pacific streets in Jersey City NJ. I was driving by looking at a new apartment building and near the dumpster in the back was this small kitten who was pooping & shivering. It was 60 degrees yesterday and the poor thing was so dirty and so cold. I knew he wouldn't make it too much longer as the temps are going to really drop soon. He ran as soon as I got out of my car and ducked under a wooden fence. I put out some food on a piece of cardboard that I found nearby and he came back and started to eat. I tried to get close and back under the fence he went. So I waited a little longer and he came back. This time I got on my hands and knees and SLOWLY, inch by inch, crept towards him. I never looked directly as him and kept looking down to show I was not a danger to him. He reluctantly kept eating but kept a close eye on me. After about 15-20 min I was very close, appearing like I was going to maybe share the food with him. I didn't have my trap or carrier with me. I knew my car door was open so I would have to pull off a serious 'ninja type' move to get him. I knew I had ONE shot bc if I missed, he would go under the fence and take off. Honestly, I didn't have a lot of hope. But, he looked to be about 6-7 weeks and needed to be rescued. I knew I was in for a bunch of bites and/or scratches. (Note to self, add leather gloves to feline rescue kit in Jeep ASAP!!) So here goes, one shot... I grabbed him in his middle as quickly as I could, I couldn't believe I pulled it off! I had him!!! HOLY OUCH!!! He tore into my left fingers but I knew I had to hang on or he would be gone for sure!!! I held on, blood running down my hand and got him into my Jeep. WHEW! We were both shaking at this point. I had never done anything like this before... and I truly don't recommend it. I just felt I had to get him. (This area of JC is not a great area and he could really get hurt or die, if not by the weather change, by something else.) He was alone, so little, skinny, hungry, dirty and cold.   I wasn't sure how bad the bites were, I was bleeding pretty bad and it hurt like hell. I also knew the poor kitty was beyond scared but we got home and I placed him in my carrier (with a towel this time!) and he is resting in our bathroom. Cleaned the bites with peroxide and neosporin and started an antibiotic just to be safe.

Side note: Cuts are already 80% better today so that's great!!

Brody is still pretty nervous of course but he is safe now and has plenty of food, water and KMR and is warm with a big blanket and new toys. He has eaten some food, drank the KMR and used the litter box a few times already. I am hoping he will start to socialize soon and start to clean his pretty fur! I already have a potential adopter for him!! He is such a cutie I am sure he will be ready for a great home soon!! He reminds me so much of our little guy Humphrey who was also found on the tough streets of JC.

Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Brody as we start this path towards full recovery!!