She appeared like a tiny white handkerchief waving in the breeze, barely noticeable on the windowsill of my husband’s office, mewing with every strength she had.
Over the course of a week at the end of August, one of the hottest weeks ever, my husband fed her, getting closer and closer, but she always darted back to safety under the steps at the house next door.
Jeff enlisted my help. “Do you want to try to catch her?”
When I was able to get close enough to take a picture, I could see how beautiful she was, with bright blue eyes and a white coat. Three colors hinted that she may be a female kitten. I called her, “Sweet Kitty! Come here, sweet kitty!” She’d respond with a mew, but she wouldn’t venture out far enough for me to grab her. And I was soaked in sweat and covered in mosquito bites. I tried for three evenings.
Finally, we bought a little can of Fancy Feast. She couldn’t resist it, and I was able to grab her. We brought her home and set her up in the “Cat Camp” on our back porch. Named her Fancy, of course.
At her first visit to our trusted vet, Dr. Eric, she was too young for shots. We treated her for worms and fleas and were to take her back in a week for shots.
Unfortunately on her visit the next week, she had a hypoglycemic episode. They revived her with fluids, and gave us instructions to feed her every four hours. Things began to go wrong after that.
At home for another two days, she was eating, but she developed a terrible case of diarrhea. Back to Dr. Eric. He was cautiously optimistic and diagnosed her with colitis. They kept her for two nights treating her with antibiotics, feeding, and fluids. Dr. Eric rejoiced when she went from one pound to 1.4 lbs. He took a special interest in our pretty kitty.
This weekend we enjoyed a new kitty, one who jumped and played and ate and ate. She is getting better. Hallelujah!
Reflections on the Teche 
Good Morning,
Your story gave me a smile this morning. Sweet Kitty!
Sydney
Love this story … and the ending. You had me worried and then left me celebrating. Fancy is the perfect name. I love the images you created – I felt my self reaching out to grab her throughout the piece.
God Bless for saving a little life. I love cats and at 83 have always had usually one, once two. My present Gracie came from a shelter where she was born. She is a brown tabby, first of that color I have ever had. Connie
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What a beauty! So sweet! Best of luck to her and you 🙂 ❤️
So sweet. Glad she is better.
Oh, I love the story of how you met Fancy and how she got her name. Your beginning line is perfect! What a sweet little thing your Fancy is– I’m so glad that she’s feeling better and that she found such a wonderful home.
In Phnom Penh there are so many street cats it is hard to resist. Our apartment building does not allow pets but I notice a beautiful chocolate brown kitten getting lots of love from our guards, Fancy is lucky to have found you!
She is just beautiful – and lucky that you all are persistent! These lines were wonderful, “I was soaked in sweat and covered in mosquito bites. I tried for three evenings.” Glory be for those who don’t give up easily. Fancy that.
How beautiful, this kitten in need landing in your capable loving care. That face – it makes me forget that I have asthma, for I too would draw this baby into safety at my own expense. Love the name. Perfect.
She is adorable! I find it hard to resist any kitten’s face. I’m happy for all three of you! A purring kitten/cat is a gift. We have three cats that we adopted from our local shelter that we love! Cats/kittens are warm snuggable therapy. Enjoy your new baby! Thank for sharing. Great name.