I was restless since Friday, knowing next day would be when I pick him up and start a new life in which we will both support each other trying to heal old wounds. As I was signing the adoption papers, I learned he was found abandoned, wandering around a convenience store just before Christmas. Hungry, cold, coughing and a runny nose. I brought the last few doses of antibiotics with me and some powdered vitamin to sprinkle in soft food. He must have been a house cat, for he is declawed, and defenseless to be left to the elements as well as to foes.
He's been very quiet, needs a lot of cuddling, has not eaten much since his arrival, but slept a lot by my side or on my lap, letting me scratch his ears and tell him a bit about me and what I do. I said I wanted to call him Osman, not the random name given to him at the shelter. Nuzzling his head under my arm in response was his "Yes" to me.
So, this is my first good news of the new year. I hope Osman will have a good and healthy, long life with me, and be happy. I asked him to please find me worthy to stay around and keep me grounded, because I already love him a lot.
Meet Osman, my new feline friend. I was somehow guided to him.
This is a sofa made for dogs, but I got it for Osman.
Although he looks good there, he prefers my side.
Friends he left behind (he is not in either photo)
May they find loving homes soon
His coat is made of more dense fur
Osman looks like a sultan.
Füsun Atalay ~ Copyright © Will of my Own -2011
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Much love.
A pox on whatever owner turned him out to fend for himself deprived of even his most natural defenses to protect him. But their loss is your gain, and Osman's, too.
rated with a purr and a whisker rub!
You may make a request of your new god at any time - provided it is accompanied by a nice bowl of Fancy Feast or fresh fish.
(*meows in contented manner*)
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Have many happy times together, Fusun.~r
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@ Emma: I felt for all the ones left behind too. I hope they'll find a loving home soon. The good thing about this shlter is they don't destroy the animals; but try placing them in foster homes until adoption.
@ Shiral: I'm glad you and others like the new name. Osman seems to like to it too.
@ Alysa, Fay, Trilogy, Hugs, Flower Child: Thanks for chiming in and sharing in my good news,
@ LL2, Kate, Tinky, Scanner, Joan: Sorry if I'm not replying in order, but I just wanted to ackowledge and thank you all for your good wishes.
@ Tichaona, Pilgrim, Algis and SkypixieO: Thank you- I can tell you are all animal lovers, some even feline. Algis, I even considered Fistik (Turkish for Pistachio) for a name.
I am already crying.
Osman est manifique..:)
HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Thank you all. I'm trying to respond as Osman tries to insinuate his heas more and more under my arm. :o)
@Kate, greenheron, Heysuz, Linda & Felicia: This is as close as I come to live blogging Thanks, dear friends.
@ Pavanne: I cannot imagine traveling the world with Osman, maybe if I lived in Europe. .
@ Toritto: With a faithful, feline friend one is not alone any more. I hope this one will turn into a soul mate. I wonder how he was treated in his short past life, but I won't betray him.
@ Christine: Not spoiled - just lucky, I hope. He hasn't eaten since his arrival, but sleeps a lot close to me. Maybe he needs the rest, peace and quiet more.
@ Fernsy: It will take a little time to adjust to his character, but we're in no hurry as long as he's healthy.
Lezlie
@ Lezlie: Osman is the name of the first Turkish sultan (1259--1326) and the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
@ Natalie: I hope your sentiments come true. I'm both happy and a bit anxious that he's alright. Whenever I get attached so strongly, I get burned. Long and healthy may he live, indeed !
purrrrR
Thank you all. I hope he'll fare well with me. So far he's been most interested in sleeping than anything else (food, water). I was told he's about 3 years old, does look neglected. Needs much TLC and good nutrition.