Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Sparky

Meet Sparky.

photo courtesy of God's Little People
He was recently rescued by Joan, of God's Little People (or her blog: God's Little People). Joan lives on a tiny island in Greece, where cats are treated like pests. Cats are routinely dumped and discarded like trash. Joan has done wonders over the years saving many feline lives. Sparky is one of the latest lucky ones who is getting a chance at a better life, thanks to Joan's kind heart.

Sparky's story in Joan's words:
This afternoon this boy was dumped in our garden - well, I assume it must have been some time this afternoon. He was crying his lungs out and he displayed the same confused behavior as I've seen in other dumped and discarded cats. He is completely tame and was desperate for attention (and instantly purred when stroked) but moreover - he was STARVING hungry. As I could see he was not in the peak of health (tics and burnt ears and a runny nose) we took to have him checked by the vet. He has a cold and his stunning blue eyes are very red and irritated - yes, he is most probably deaf as it often is with white cats and blue eyes. I am very desperate for help to get him adopted as we simply do not have the space to home him, but for now I will of course make sure he is cared for. We will pick him up tomorrow evening and I will keep you updated. He looks very sad and very uncared for right now, but we will get him back to the stunning little guy he is. 
photo courtesy of God's Little People

Reading about this guy reminded me a lot of Theo. When he showed up he was starving and desperate for human love - in a frenzy, he couldn't decide which was his greatest need - to eat or be loved. Of course he got both. 

photo courtesy of God's Little People
Then a day later, another update from Joan:
He was very agitated at the vet (dogs barking etc.) and still hungry like a wolf when I let him out of the cage back home. He's no doubt suddenly gone without food for a period of time but I'm sure his crazy appetite will level out within a few days. He's had an antibiotic shot and had parasite treatment (last tics are dying off - some are still stuck in his fur coat, but he won't yet stand still to let me remove them) and he is sneezing and recovering from sun burnt ears. I left a large cushion and some blankets in an empty wardrobe knowing he would most likely go for a dark and quiet place... and sure enough. After he'd checked out his new room and sniffed his new toilet he instantly walked inside the wardrobe and didn't come out again. I believe he will have his first deep sleep and his healing will begin. I agreed with the vet to consider his neutering and vaccination in 4 weeks from now when he's had a chance to properly recover.
photo courtesy of God's Little People

More recently, she's posted pictures of him being more relaxed. She's estimating he's about 6-7 months old and he just adores being cuddled and loved.

photo courtesy of God's Little People

photo courtesy of God's Little People 

photo courtesy of God's Little People
I'm in love with this little guy and I'm thrilled to announce that Fourwhitepaws has decided to sponsor him! Once he's healed up, he'll get neutered and then will be looking for his forever home where he will be cherished and adored.

Please join with me in celebrating Sparky and his zest for life. Also join me in gratitude for Joan and all she does to improve the lives of the community cats in her part of the world. She is a true hero to these cats. 

15 comments:

  1. That's wonderful news. I adore him. too and Joan is one of my favorite people, She is a gift to all those homeless cats. Bless her (and you) hugs, Deb

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  2. My heart is full, reading this. Thank you for caring and for being able to sponsor him. I know of her tremendous work, though don't follow her blog. Fingers and paws crossed for his recovery and for a wonderful home, at the appropriate time.

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  3. Thank you so much for helping Sparky. We can tell there is so much love in that precious heart.

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  4. Poor sweet Sparky! I got a weird glad/mad reaction to this; happy that he is now cared for, angry at the persons who dumped him! Thank you for sharing his story, and for donating to his care.

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  5. My heart was feeling such love for this little guy and then you said you were sponsering him, not my heart is bursting with even more love. He is so so sweet and needs a good home.
    hugs,
    Linda

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  6. You have my gratitude. Oh you do. THANK you so very very much for this.

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  7. We encourage everyone to follow the wonderful kindness of Joan and her Greek kitties. There has been some amazing stories and adventures. WE think Sparky is a very lucky guy!

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  8. sparky...we wish ewe nothin but happee nezz frum thiz point for werd thru all de yeerz oh yur life.....high paws N headbonx to Joan... N guys...de same ta yur dad for steppin up & sponsoring sparky ....♥♥♥♥♥

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  9. Poor sweet Sparky - he sure looks different from that first photo.....now he's recovering and trusting and eating and loving life and a HUGE thanks to Miss Joan and to FourWhitePaws for sponsoring him.........he's adorable and we're sure a forever home can be found for this little guy.

    Hugs, Sammy

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  10. Joan is a real angel. It makes me so so sad that people dump kitties like they don't matter. I will never understand how anyone can do this.

    Sparky is really adorable! Please let me know when he is ready to find his forever home, and I will share him all over the place! He is such a lucky cat that he found Joan. I know he will be loved and cared for, and I know she will make sure he finds a good home where they will love him, too.

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  11. Sparky is adorable- Joan is a sweetheart to save him. I am glad he feels better and is being sponsored.

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  12. Sparky hit the jackpot after a rough start! How wonderful Joan rescued him and you are sponsoring him. We hope he gets a good home soon.

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  13. OH I do join in and my eyes have tears of gratitude for this precious little heart and soul's giant hearted people who care for him. .

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  14. how absolutely wonderful of you to do! may his forever people find him quickly

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  15. Thank you SO much for sharing Sparky's story and for your incredible kindness in sponsoring him. He has made a tremendous healing progress over the last few weeks and there's no doubt Sparky arrived in just the right place. I look forward to sharing more updates about him real soon. Hugs and purrs from Sparky and me.

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