It’s been a few days since I moved in to my new abode. I’m trapped in this tiny box, but they treat me well. Mostly, I’m lonely. When they fed me this morning, I was so starved for affection that before I even realized what I was doing, I began rubbing my face all over the woman’s hand. Fortunately she accepted my greeting and cooed quietly to me, smiling and scratching behind my ears.
Being here has been stressful. I don’t know if my muscles are aching because I haven’t been able to walk around or if they ache because I’ve been so tense. I’ve had diarrhea for the past few days even though I haven’t eaten much. The worst part is that my litter box is inches away from my bed and my food. I try to cover up my feces, but I can still smell it.
I was poked and prodded again this afternoon. They took a blood sample and told me I have something called Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Apparently that means my immune system is compromised, so I can get sick more easily than other cats.
I am starting to feel a bit more at ease this evening. I know that every morning, my litter box will be changed and I’ll get fresh water, food, and blankets. I know that every evening my kennel will be tidied. I know that everyone who stops to say hello seems friendly. Still, I need to stay on alert. A smart cat never shuts both eyes, if you know what I mean.
This evening, after I ate dinner, they removed the leftovers from my kennel. I’m slightly uneasy about that. What does it mean?
Being here has been stressful. I don’t know if my muscles are aching because I haven’t been able to walk around or if they ache because I’ve been so tense. I’ve had diarrhea for the past few days even though I haven’t eaten much. The worst part is that my litter box is inches away from my bed and my food. I try to cover up my feces, but I can still smell it.
I was poked and prodded again this afternoon. They took a blood sample and told me I have something called Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Apparently that means my immune system is compromised, so I can get sick more easily than other cats.
I am starting to feel a bit more at ease this evening. I know that every morning, my litter box will be changed and I’ll get fresh water, food, and blankets. I know that every evening my kennel will be tidied. I know that everyone who stops to say hello seems friendly. Still, I need to stay on alert. A smart cat never shuts both eyes, if you know what I mean.
This evening, after I ate dinner, they removed the leftovers from my kennel. I’m slightly uneasy about that. What does it mean?
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