Several weeks ago we learned of a sad happening in our neighborhood. During some eviction proceedings one live cat, and several dead cats, were found in an empty apartment. Animal Care and Control were contacted, and a cruelty case was opened. During the time the case was open, kitty had to stay at the pound. But on Tuesday the case was resolved, and on Wednesday morning I drove over to ACC to retrieve the cat, who we are calling CCK (Court Case Kitty) Pounder (a bit of an homage to actress CCH Pounder).

He’s a very sweet and mellow boy! And so handsome! And so sweet!

Although he spent the last several weeks in a cage he seemed OK with being put in this carrier. He is now in a loving fosterhome and Fosterparents say he was immediately comfortable in the home environment and very friendly. He likes chasing toys and “nuzzling necks.” AWWWWWWWWWWW!

While I was there I met another volunteer. She was picking up animals — a kestrel, a pigeon, and an opossum — for Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation. When ACC staff brought up the possum we could see it was just a tiny baby. Sadly this baby died about half an hour after reaching the rehab center. We’ll never get the backstory on why this baby was there in the first place, but I want to take this opportunity to share the excellent Flint Creek “found an animal” factsheets again.

You can read more about the background of C.C.K.’s case here. He will be available for adoption shortly. Of course, we must have only the finest of homes for him. If you think you’re up to the task, email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com