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Brave Little Animal
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This is Mama-San. She won't win any beauty contests but she will win in bravery. One day several months ago she came dragging herself home, all bloody and with her right front leg useless. I was sitting on the front porch and she almost made it to me when she collapsed. I still have no idea what got her. I was afraid her front leg would have to be removed. The vet said he thought it was nerve damage and if I was willing to work with her leg she might regain full use of it. I kept her in the house with me for weeks upon end. She seemed to understand what I was trying to do. She did regain full use of the leg and is now my best mouser.

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::biffobear
10/11/10 3:44 PM GMT
Awwww...I'm reduced to a quivering wreck now...Post something to cheer me up..R.
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::Ramad
10/11/10 3:54 PM GMT
Lucky that she made it back to you! It could have been an encounter with some wild animal. At least you have her back in full swing. Nice image Pat.
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::Dunstickin
10/11/10 4:06 PM GMT
If it was a mouse that 'got her'!....It musta been a big bugger!

Great that you nursed her to full health!..
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.Catharina1
10/11/10 5:42 PM GMT
A beautiful cat, the light is very nice in this photo. Good posting! Mich
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::mesmerized
10/11/10 5:45 PM GMT
I'm so glad to hear your story had a happy ending...she was indeed very brave and thanks for being there for her...so many don't have that...nice capture and story.
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.Joanie
10/11/10 5:46 PM GMT
What a story and so amazing! You did a good job Pat and its really a beauty to me! Great capture!
Joanie
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.icedancer
10/11/10 6:44 PM GMT
Oh how sweet and beautiful kitty and such a touching and heart felt story to go with this precious face, love her eyes.
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::garrettparkinson
10/11/10 7:34 PM GMT
Cool story. Love the eyes.

Garrett
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::corngrowth
10/11/10 7:38 PM GMT
Have enjoyed your wonderful narrative Momma. Narrative and image perfom a perfect match.
Regards, Cornelius.
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.avedeloff
10/11/10 7:56 PM GMT
Personally, I think she would win a beauty contest. Love cats with the soft gray and orange colors. So happy to hear that your story had a happy ending.
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::Inkeri
10/11/10 8:42 PM GMT
She is a Beautiful cat,Pat..Amazing story and a Fine photo.
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.elektronist
10/11/10 8:47 PM GMT
I'm glad to hear happy end of this sad story. Nicely taken photo of your beautiful cat.

Tanju
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Logun7
10/11/10 8:47 PM GMT
Well she sure looks pretty and healthy to me:)) Shows you what a little love will do!
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::Hottrockin
10/11/10 9:41 PM GMT
What a precious little one!! I'm sooo glad ya took her in & took care of her!! My Charlie & Carson say "meow"!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::Silvanus
10/11/10 9:58 PM GMT
Great shot, Pat, and a great story. Nice to hear that she fully recovered.

— Steve
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::tigger3
10/11/10 10:21 PM GMT
Your dedication and love for her helped her through rough times. I think she is beautiful, and I like how you captured the look in her eyes. Faved. I had a kitty cat that was kicked by a horse, and lost use of her hind legs, i worked with her daily, but did not get the results you got. Kudos for this sweet image of her. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Mythmaker
10/12/10 10:22 AM GMT
Yay Mama-san, yah Pat the healer.
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It is not "The powerful attack the weak." it is "The fearful attack what they fear."
.scorpie
10/12/10 12:18 AM GMT
Great capture and story.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::LynEve
10/13/10 1:09 PM GMT
Mama-San is adorable as well as brave and you have a beautiful capture of her Pat.
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::cynlee
10/13/10 9:44 PM GMT
What a sweetie. Unlike some humans, animals repay kindness with kindness.
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.sahadk
10/16/10 4:57 AM GMT
Terrific shot!10/10 in VB right now.
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::bingwa
10/22/10 6:39 PM GMT
I'm not keen on cats, but I like to take photos of them, and see others photos, especially nice ones like this one. I like the lighting, and the end of the story ... good job from you all around.

Winona
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::solita17
11/09/10 7:28 AM GMT
Mama-San has beautiful eyes and the heart of a lion... Wonderful portrait!
mary
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