A New Visitor, We Named her Cinderella

@kareng (80243)
United States
April 6, 2024 12:35pm CST
Right after Princess got established as the new kitty here, another cat showed up. It was solid white except for the Calico tail and ears, which told me she was a female. This kitty was very shy and hid most of the day under the house. She would come out and eat but scurry back under the house whenever we came outside. After several days, she finally let me pet her and I discovered that she had been in a fight. She had a boo-boo beside her eye--hey we can be twins!! (Ha!) She also had a hunk taken out of her upper lip in the corner. It seemed to be healing well and she was eating okay. She had a collar on so I knew she was somebody's pet. I finally got a photo of her and went to our area lost and found pets group on Facebook to post her. I didn't have to! The very first post was her owner who had put a post up saying her cat was lost. I contacted her and they had just left to go out of town. I told her we would be up late in case she wanted to stop by on their way home. They stopped and Cinderella and her mommy were reunited. She had gone out of town and her boyfriend forgot to let the cat back in the house before going to bed. He said he fell asleep. Oh and her real name was Donna. Who would have thought?
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@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Apr 24
Poor lil Donna .... this is why I'd never trust a boyfriend with the welfare of my pets.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
I called to check on her today since she had been in a fight with something in the woods before she arrived. She is healing well and doing fine!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
@rebelann That is true or rabies from whatever bit her!
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@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Apr 24
I just hope she didn't catch something like that feline leukemia
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@JudyEv (381762)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 24
What a happy ending for poor Donna. She knew where to go to for sanctuary.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
9 Apr 24
@JudyEv We have probably taken in around 30 animals, and then the cat population exploded...finally got rid of all the cats and we are starting all over again. Bad statistics, over one stray a year for us.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
I think we have a sign that only animals see: Dog and Cat Sanctuary!!!
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@JudyEv (381762)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Apr 24
@kareng I would think that would be the case.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
6 Apr 24
Good for you getting kitty back to her owner.Sis used to have a cat who had an owner at one time..and was spayed.but had lived life on the streets for several years. Poor thing probably went from a loving home to mayhem.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
It's sad to see so many animals abandoned!
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
7 Apr 24
She is a cute cat, she looks shy and a bit sad, poor thing. I am so glad you have found her family. I hope she is healing well.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
8 Apr 24
@TheHorse - Anch'io... again wrong language.
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@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Apr 24
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@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Apr 24
Moi aussi. Oops. Wrong language.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Apr 24
She is a very pretty girl
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
Yes, she had very unusual markings.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
@wolfgirl569 Awe! I bet she missed them terribly.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Apr 24
@kareng My mom had one similar to that. She disappeared about a year after they passed
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@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Apr 24
Sometimes it takes a village to help the innocent. Sweet Donna.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
I was curious to know why they named her Donna. It was after a character on television, but I don't know what show!!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
@sallypup I will have to look it up. I don't remember that one. Right it was a little before my time! I don't think that was it, this couple was in early 20's. Would be clueless on that one for sure.
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@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Apr 24
@kareng Maybe you're too young to remember the Donna Reed show? I know the show through YouTube.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Apr 24
I'm glad she's back home. I'm glad you were able to help her get home, too. I hate that people think it's okay to let their cats roam free.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
I was told that she usually hung around the house during the day and would come whenever they called her. Just the boyfriend fell asleep while she was gone overnight and didn't call her to come inside
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@xstitcher (39003)
• Petaluma, California
7 Apr 24
Aw, poor kitty. I'm glad you found out where she belonged.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
Yes, the owner's phone number was on the collar, however, she wasn't warmed up to me enough to get close to her for days. Happy ending though! I talked to her today and Donna is doing well. She did a lot of sleeping for the next two days after getting home. She was about a mile away from home.
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@xstitcher (39003)
• Petaluma, California
7 Apr 24
@kareng A mile? Yipes!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
@xstitcher Yes, she apparently came through the woods since she looked like she had been in a fight. I wonder what she tangled with?
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
6 Apr 24
Yes you can be twins, sadly She is so cute Karen!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
7 Apr 24
She was a sweet girl. She was a sweetheart once she decided to trust me!!
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@jstory07 (148720)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Apr 24
She sure is beautiful. I am glad her owner came for her.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
I am too! We didn't need 4 cats!
@TheHorse (238268)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Apr 24
Now THAT is a Feel Good story! I am glad you made a new friend, swapped scratch stories, and that she got to go home with mommy and daddy.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
I am anxious to see if she comes back for another visit!! At least I know how to get in touch with her owner now!
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@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
7 Apr 24
Glad to hear she has been reunited with her family
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
I know her mommy was glad to get her back!!
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
7 Apr 24
I'm so glad cat and mom were reunited. Have a good day.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
Yes, a very happy ending! We didn't need cat #4!!
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@pitsipeahie (5758)
7 Apr 24
Aww... I love happy endings for a lost cat. I'm glad the owner found her cat safe and sound. May there be more kind people like you out there.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
Awe, thank you. I just try to do what I would hope someone would do if my cat/dog or other pet was lost!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Apr 24
@pitsipeahie Yes, you are right.
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8 Apr 24
@kareng So many cruel people out there today who does not only hurt innocent animals but kill them. I have seen so many cases of animal cruelty in the news. Its so heartbreaking.
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