Little Bit: A Tail of Recovery and Growth

19/05/2020

I've been putting off making this post because I wasn't in a good head space for most of the day. And most of you know already.

There's something to be said for fighting a losing battle. You know the odds are against you, but you just have to try. I can't fight them all, nor would I attempt to. So why did I choose to fight this one? I honestly don't know. Something about this little girl really spoke to me.
Little Bit was the bravest cat I ever knew. She never once acted like anything was wrong. She played like a kitten and ate like a champ. She would cry when she was hungry, or made a mess, or just when she wanted to be held. One of her favorite things to do was climb onto my shoulders and perch for a better look at the world around her.
Everything was new to her and full of wonderment. She made me wish I could spend one day as a kitten and see the world the way she did. I smiled when she was happy, soothed her when she was upset, laughed when she acted goofy.
I always made sure she had enough food, cleaned her when she p**ped, and washed her little blankets when they were soiled so she'd have a clean, soft spot to sleep at night.
She was deeply loved. Not just by me, but everyone who knew her even if they never met. She will be equally missed by all.
We love you, Little Bit. We will never forget you.
In memoriam:
Little Bit
18 May 2020
Age 7 weeks

17/05/2020

Little Bit is having her surgery tomorrow. I always worry in these situations so I'm going to try to spend as much time with her today as I can.

15/05/2020

I don't think this needs any context.

14/05/2020

I can't thank enough the wonderful staff at Animal Acupuncture in Tulsa! They've taken on Little Bit's case like she was one of their own ❤

12/05/2020

Little Bit hates baths. She eventually forgave me though.

10/05/2020

I have been officially replaced by Coco as Little Bit's surrogate mom

09/05/2020

She was sleeping in my lap, but I guess the dog looked warmer

09/05/2020

Late night snack time. She was a little chilly so I wrapped her up.

07/05/2020

Little Bit is home from the vet. She seems fine now. The doctor wants me to stimulate her more often to make sure she's p**ping, as well as getting her to ambulate more to get some peristaltic action going.

06/05/2020

I'm a little worried about Little Bit today. She hasn't p**ped since last night and has only a passing interest in food today. I have her scheduled to see the vet tomorrow.

06/05/2020

Coco is so gentle with the little one

05/05/2020

Exploring the office

03/05/2020

Having a lazy day playing video games and Little Bit started crying. She didn't need to p**p and wasn't hungry. Turns out she just wanted cuddles.

02/05/2020

You thought it was just a Looney Tunes blanket, BUT IT WAS ME! LITTLE BIT!

02/05/2020

It's been a busy day so I didn't get many photos, but I did get this really cute video of her playing. Enjoy!

01/05/2020

You can see her leg responding to touch. She still has a long way to go in gaining strength in that leg, but the fact that she does have feeling there is encouraging.

01/05/2020

Guess I'm not going anywhere for a while

30/04/2020

She is such a ham. She didn't start purring until I pointed the camera at her.

30/04/2020

Traveling with me while I work is exhausting

29/04/2020

Little Bit just had a big cat moment! I had her in the car with me and she p**ped in her carrier. She's been p**ping more frequently today, presumably because of the dewormer. But instead of just crying at me like she usually does, she moved away from the p**p and tried to cover it up all on her own!

29/04/2020

She's really ferocious

29/04/2020

Little Bit had her first acupuncture appointment and some dewormer this morning. Now she just finished lunch and will be ready for a nap soon

28/04/2020

On our way back from an outing. She wrapped herself up like this.

28/04/2020

I think her leg may be getting a little stronger. I've started doing some exercises with her to hopefully strengthen those muscles.

27/04/2020

She loves her breakfast!
In sad news, the vet is currently recommending euthanasia. Maybe she's right. I'm not sure I'm ready to give up.
Anyone have any recommendations for a cat neurologist in the Tulsa area?

27/04/2020

Playing with a toy for the first time!

27/04/2020

She just got a baby wipe bath and is a little grumpy.

26/04/2020

She's started grooming herself which is good.

26/04/2020

You can see how bad her legs looks. Though the right leg is clearly in better shape than the left.

26/04/2020

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26/04/2020

She just wants what every kitten wants, love and a full belly.

26/04/2020

26/04/2020

Little Bit's first week after being rescued from the local shelter where she was surrendered.

26/04/2020