Friday, August 13, 2010

Formerly Feral Friday

Yep, that's Gretchen.....in the house!
She came in Wednesday night. Bringing her in the house was not in my plans, but my husband had other ideas. We lured her with fried chicken. She really didn't freak out too much and we managed to get her into the foster room. She's been under the bed ever since, but we know she will come around once she settles in. We are able to rub her, but she is still quite skittish. Once she gets settled we plan to take her to the vet to get tested and then introduce her to the rest of the family.

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!!

43 comments:

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Wot wonderful noos! We are so pleased!
Gretchen may not know it yet but she has just been given a wonderful chance to find a loving forever home. Unless yoo keep her ~ in which case she has already found it.

Kea said...

We're on hiatus, so not commenting while Grandpa is visiting, but when we saw this, we HAD to come over! OMC!!!! OMC!!!! Our human is beside herself with this news. We can't believe it! Yay Gretchen!

Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous! Well done, everyone!

We love Luna said...

Wonderful news, she is adorable and looks very comfortable in that bed.All happiness for you sweetie!
purrs and love
Luna

Old Kitty said...

Yay!! yay!!! Awwww sweet Gretchen IS IN DA HOUSE!! That's brilliant news!! And what an adorable pic too.

Big hugs all round! Yay Gretchen! What a great Friday this is turning out to be!! :-)

Take care
x

Gemel said...

We are SO happy =^..^=
And we LOVE the new look too.....
Spirit n Pixie n Tarmie ♥

The Monkeys said...

OMG! So awesome! We are SO happy she is inside! Welcome home, Gretchen!

Catio Tales said...

We've just picked ourselves up from the floor! Wow!

Go go Gretchen!

Teddy Westlife said...

YAY FOR GRETCHEN! That is great news.

Cory said...

Wha? Mom just let out a happy gasp and I had to run over to see what's up...

OMC!!!!! Woo Hoo Gretchen!!!

Purrs,

Cory

Honey P. Sunshine said...

woohoo gretchen

snippetgirl said...

oh, this melts my heart!! I am so happy for Gretchen!! These kind of "ferals" are the ones that really kill me...the tame kitties that have been abandoned and are just really scared outside and don't know who to trust so they appear really feral. Gretchen is going to be so happy that she allowed her wonderful new family to bring her in!!!

Mishkat said...

Wow - we are so glad to see this! Thanks to both of you for being so patient with Gretchen - you're the best!

SeaThreePeeO said...

Wow! What pawsome news. Gretchen is very lucky

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oh my goodness, my whiskers almost broke from grinning up so much! That is wonderful!!!

SuziQCat said...

That is awesome!! So happy for Gretchen.

PS - Thanks for the note about the frames...I may have to get creative this winter, when I need a project :)

Anonymous said...

We're doing a primitive dance of joy over here! Yay for Gretchen!!

JC said...

Oh My ... You got her to come in !!! Yeah !!! Way to go !!!

(My Lilly Ann was feral and it took forever for her to trust me but she did. Let me know if I can help with any of her vet bills ... I mean it.)

Katnip Lounge said...

12 tails up! We are doing a happy dance for Gretchen an Mommy has happy tears! Hurrah for Gretchen!

Wow, she looks a LOT like Maui...

Anonymous said...

WOO HOO!!!

BeadedTail said...

OMC! What a pawesome sight seeing Gretchen in a kitty bed in the house! Your patience has paid off and Gretchen is such a lucky kitty! She's also very pretty!

Pip said...

YAY Gretchen!!!!!!!!!!
We is so very eggsited to knows she is safeNwarm! Oh you are so going to loves being a pampered kitty, we just knows it.
You guys are awesome for taking her in!

Sweet Purrfections said...

That is pawsome! I hope Gretchen comes out soon and that her trip to the vet is successful.

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the bestest news!!!!!

Amy & the house of cats said...

Hi Gretchen! It is so great that you came in the house! We hope you settle in quick and that the vet visit goes well! Welcome!

Muhli said...

What a wonderful place for a wonderful cat! Gretchen .. this is a nice name!
Nelly and Mikey

Anonymous said...

We are SO glad that Gretchen is in side! We know she is gonna like it affer a while...

Jacqueline said...

Great news, your post put big smiles on our faces!!....YAY Gretchen!!...She will soon realize how great it is to be cared for and loved and will embrace the house!...Happy weekend sweet friends=great job with her!!...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is great news. Yayyy for Gretchen!

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

YAY!!! We are so happy for Gretchen! The best part about it is that SHE chose to come indoors on her own because she trusts you. She is probably pretty scared, but she knows a good situation when she sees it. We hope she fits right into the family and starts enjoying the good life of an indoor kitty.

Cara n Crew said...

Woot!!!!! Wow. Just, wow. Yay for Gretchen!

-Pip, Smidgen, Minnie

The Island Cats said...

Oh man! Who said Friday the 13th was unlucky!! Definitely a lucky day!! For you and Gretchen!! Yay!!!

Ellen Whyte said...

Wonderful news! We're purring Gretchen settles in fast -a nd with chicken, she's bound to.

Dr Tweety of da Fab Five said...

Yay!!!! Sheez in!!!! Dat iz how I becamez a Dr... cuz da momee lured me in when I waz starvin'. Buts I didz not gets nummy fried chixhenz... I gotted baby foodz. Ptooey!

Quill and Greyson said...

OMC!! We nearly fell outta the chair when we realized it was my doppelganger Gretchen in the HOUSE!

We hope she continues to come around! Way to go Mom and Dad!

Sparkle said...

OMC! How did I miss this post! I am jumping up and down for joy! (Okay, well, I am actually jumping up and down because my human was playing with me, but still.) This is SUCH great news!!!

Hansel said...

ohhhh we are so happy1!!!!!!!

Daisy said...

What happy news!!!

My Mind's Eye said...

Whoopeee Friday the 13th was indeed a lucky day for Gretchen...
I hope things are still working out for her inside!!! She most certainly grew very tired of the hot humid summer days.
Hugs Madi and Mom

Miss Lizzy said...

That is great news! She is a pretty kitty & is surely more comfortable now. I think it is impressive that she will let you rub her, so I imagine she will adjust well to formerly feral life!

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

We can't believe our eyes!!! Gretchen, you will NOT regret this! WOOHOO!

Cokie the Cat: Hollywood Insider said...

Is she lookin' at me?? Are you going to join The Anipal Photo Hunt??

Cokie =^..^=

Rene said...

WOW, that's seriously great! She's really come such a long way. It's nice to see "regular" color photos of her too.

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

She must know how good she has it now, right?
--JB

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