Rizzo [redux]

August 21, 2013

Sara says: Here is my little girl Rizzo. I named her after the character Rizzo from Grease. I adopted her from a local shelter when she was only eight weeks old and significantly malnourished. Skeletally thin and refusing to eat, I resorted to force feeding her for about two days before she began eating on her own. Coordinating with my vet for the first few weeks, I nursed her and cared for her, and she was soon happy, healthy, and active. She's the first cat I've ever owned, and she certainly won't be the last.

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CarolB57 - 10 years, 8 months ago

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What bright green eyes Rizzo has!

CarolB57 - 10 years, 8 months ago

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What bright green eyes Rizzo has! It's nice to see you're getting her used to a harness- maybe she'll enjoy walks with you? ;P

Darcy - 10 years, 8 months ago

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RobinSpringer - 10 years, 8 months ago

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katzenmother - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Rizzo is growing up to be a luscious green-eyed lady cat. Bless you for rescuing her and taking care of her those first weeks that much have been very hard. Many happy loving years with your baby!

slinkz81 - 10 years, 8 months ago

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What a gorgeous kitty! Love it when they forget to tuck in their tongues, hehe!

kittiesmama - 10 years, 8 months ago

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she certainly looks healthy now. unusual to see a ginger girl. many happy years, perhaps she needs a companion kitty now.

MissyofMissylandia - 10 years, 8 months ago

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MissyofMissylandia - 10 years, 8 months ago

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"I don't drink (no)
Or swear (no)
I don't rat my hair (eew)
I get ill from one cigarette
(cough, cough, cough)
Keep your filthy paws
Off my silky draws
Would you pull that crap with Annette?"

mma - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Just look at the great result from your care to save Rizzo; such a beauty she is.

crashnandicoot - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Thank you for being an angel and saving this beautiful girl. I'm jealous! She's a beauty. I wish you both many years of happiness together.

crashnandicoot - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Thank you for being an angel and saving this beautiful girl. I'm jealous! She's a beauty. I wish you both many years of happiness together.

jewely - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Orange cats make the very best friends

jewely - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Orange cats make the very best friends

jewely - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Orange cats make the very best friends

Natthecat - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Your love for Rizzo shows in every frame! Thanks for the care you gave her and may you enjoy her for years to come. You have what it takes to home a cat.

megatha427 - 10 years, 8 months ago

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What a love bug! She is adorable - you can see her personality in each photo! <3

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kibblegirl - 10 years, 8 months ago

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A female orange tabby. I see that she has taken to walking with a lease. I wish that I had started my tabby when he was young to walk with a lease too. The orange girls are somewhat rare, but they are so loyal and cute. I know that Rizzo will make you very happy, as she is so adorable.

kibblegirl - 10 years, 8 months ago

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So beautiful, with her green eyes and little pink tongue. Leash is spelled wrong in the comment above!!!!!!!

judymack812 - 10 years, 8 months ago

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This picture made me laugh because Rizzo looks like she is laughing hysterically! For a first time cat owner I have to say God bless you because you really stepped up to save this little girl! Also applaud that she only goes outside safely on a harness! Bravo!! and many happy years together.

Andemare - 10 years, 8 months ago

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Oh my, she has my favorite feature...PINK TOES!!!

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MomcatSooma - 10 years, 7 months ago

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What a beautiful young lady Rizzo is! You did a great job pulling her through her tough beginnings. xoxo