Beauty is the latest needy cat to cross our path.

She turned up at a Southside colony over the weekend, ravenous, emaciated, flea-ridden and weighing about half of what she should – she weighs 2.5 pounds and is estimated to be 5-6 months old.

One of our volunteers took her for a preliminary vet check, got a flea treatment, and gave her a thorough bath.

We will monitor her closely for the next few weeks and when she is well enough, we will get her fully vetted and posted for adoption.

We have temporary cover for Beauty but always need foster homes for cats like her. And thank you – your donations make it possible for us to get cats like her the vet care they need outside of our regular vetting package.

Doesn’t her “I’m clean, I’m safe” smile say it all?

And here she is looking much better after a bath, a day of good food, and restful sleep!