Lucky

This story comes from the Summer 2003 edition of Hands Helping Paws

Last August we admitted a ten-month old black and white female cat who was found as a stray in the country near a barn. We named her Lucky, which turned out to be a very appropriate name for her. As time went on, it was apparent that Lucky was blind, had toxoplasmosis, and also seemed to have some meurological proglems. We kept Lucky in a large cage in our vestibule, as she needed to be confined and could not function in our regular cat living areas. We prayed for help and hoped that Lucky would improve and not have to live in a cage the rest of her life.

Rose, one of the volunteers, took a shine to Lucky. She took her to a neorology specialist and paid the bill herself. It was discovered that Lucky was having seizures which probably caused her blindness. How she functioned outside before coming to us is a mystery! Medicine helped to control Lucky's seizures. Always an avid eater, she gained weight and was doing better. Rose decided to adopt Lucky. Her husband built a very large cage for Lucky to spend her nights in.

Rose works at home and Lucky stays with Rose in her office. In the evenings and on weekends, Lucky sits on Rose's lap when Rose watches television. Rose even installed a baby monitor in her bedroom to check on Lucky throughout the night. Rose and Lucky have really bonded and love each other very much. How lucky they are to have each other! An angel was sent to watch over Lucky and provide her with a quality life!

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