Sprout

January 12, 2011

Jill says: Sprout and his sister were found outside and without their mom in mid November, when it is very cold here in Canada. Unfortunately, the rest of their littermates died of exposure, but Sprout and his sister pulled through. We picked them up from the shelter right before Christmas and they made the rounds visiting family with us, even having a run-in with my parents' dog who thought they'd make a nice snack!

Sprout was doing great for a few weeks. He loved to wrestle with and chase his sister. But one day last week we noticed that Sprout seemed really weak and wasn't running around anymore. We couldn't figure out what was wrong but it was clear he wasn't eating. Then I took a look at his mouth and discovered that one of his canine teeth was growing into his gum and cutting it up. The poor little guy couldn't eat because it hurt his mouth too much. So I mixed him up some nice wet-food-and-hot-water smoothies and he slowly gained his strength back over the next couple of days. His tooth will need to be removed eventually but he is still too small to go under anesthesia.

Sprout will be with us for about two more weeks before going back to the Fredericton SPCA to await a forever home.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Jill Hudgins

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Kalli - 13 years, 3 months ago

beautiful boy! good thing you're looking out for him and keeping him nourished.

bjw107 - 13 years, 3 months ago

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You're a tough little guy, Sprout! You made it through Canada in November. It won't be long before they take out that tooth -- hang in!

CarolB57 - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Beautiful kitty & nice photos :) So sorry to hear about his siblings not surviving; Sprout, his sister & Mom are lucky cats to have found you, Jill.

faye - 13 years, 3 months ago

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omg, i absolutely love him!!!! he's such a cute, tough little boy!! <3

MomcatSooma - 13 years, 3 months ago

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What a sweet little guy! He is so lucky to have such a loving momcat to take care of him. Purrs and headbonks!

Smooch - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Poor baby having a sore tooth. Glad he can eat now and I hope he gets that tooth sorted soon! He's very cute!

CareAboutCats - 13 years, 3 months ago

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What a little cutie!

Shaungrl - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Sweet babe. And his little nose coloring makes a purrfect heart.

JulietsMom - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Cute little guy with such a good attitude for all that suffering -- you'll get the furrever home you deserve!

BooBooKitty - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Jill, you are such a good Kitty Mamma. I never would have thought to look in my cat's mouth if she couldn't eat.
>^..^<

mrskitton - 13 years, 3 months ago

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I am so glad you guys were able to take care of them! Its unfortunate the others couldnt pull through.....but Sprout is a cutie pie

mma - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Oh Sprout is so cute; I love grey tabbies. So very glad he is feeling better now.

docsquid - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Too gorgeous for words. He is adorable. I am so pleased you helped him and I hope he finds a furever home soon.

Snowysmom - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Poor little Sprout has been through some hard times, but Jill is taking very good care of him. He's such a sweet little one, I'm sure he'll be adopted quickly!

Natthecat - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Oh, Sprout. Feel better soon. You have the best foster mom and she will see to it.

BirmanMama - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Sprout must have a wonderful spirit to pull through all these difficulties. And you have a wonderful spirit for caring for him and all the other kittens in need. Amazing that you figured out his tooth problem.

CarlainChicago - 13 years, 3 months ago

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I would be there in a heartbeat to adopt him if I lived in Canada! He is just too precious!!!!

MoreKittens4Me - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Aww. Poor baby boy. Give him big kisses for me.

kibblegirl - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Sprout is so cute. I feel so sorry for him as a tooth ache is the worst kind of pain to have. My 6 year old tortie has to have one of her broken canines removed soon too. She still eats treats though.

Justine - 13 years, 3 months ago

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There is just something about kittys in profile that is just soooo adorable!

Elizabeth - 13 years, 3 months ago

Such a purr-ty lil fella! :)

Meesh - 13 years, 3 months ago

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61 points

Adorable kitty! Thanks for saving him!

Gabby - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Sweet Boy!! Thanks for taking care of him!!

Caillie - 13 years, 3 months ago

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Jill, thank you for taking such good care of him. He is a beautiful kitten, and I'm sure he will find a loving home thanks to your good care.

KatLady12 - 13 years, 3 months ago

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What a darling sweet kitty Sprout is... <3 <3 <3

Emily - 13 years, 3 months ago

Aww, so cute! My heart skipped a beat when I started to read your 2nd paragraph, so glad it was *only* a toothache! Love the pic of him on his back, looking up adoringly at the photographer!

snafutti - 13 years, 3 months ago

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amycats - 13 years, 3 months ago

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You go, guy!

giovannaciurli - 11 years, 10 months ago

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giovannaciurli - 11 years, 10 months ago

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OOOHHH....SPROUT,AND'A WONDERFUL LITTLE BOY,HE LOOKED VERY SOFT AND SWEET,FULL OF LOVE.......
EYES TOO CUTEEEEEEEE LOVE!!!!!!!!
NO ONE CAN'LET IT SLIP AWAY........
TAKE!!!!!!!!!IT WITH LOVE AND....
A FUSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!

giovannaciurli - 11 years, 10 months ago