This little cutie-pie is my foster cat, Beckham. I named him Beckham because he is very handsome and athletic with a nice lean build and plenty of charm.
He really didn't need another name. This is his 4th name - and 4th location - since being picked up as a stray on July 3rd. He went straight to the vet for boarding (and neutering), then to a foster home, then to an adoptive home, all within about 3 weeks. Now, he is in a different foster home after his adoption fell through.
That's a lot of bouncing around, even for a good-natured, happy-go-lucky guy like Beckham whose only mistake was having the bad luck to get an infection after his adoptive owner had him de-clawed. Once he got sick the lady did not want to deal with the effort and expense to get him well and gave him back to us after having him for only 12 days. It left me wondering if we had really done him any favours by rescuing him.
Thankfully, his little paws have healed quickly and he has recovered nicely. However, it will take much longer for him to get over his wariness of strangers. He heads straight under the bed or couch the minute anyone new comes over to visit. I can't say I blame him!
Ultimately, he is a sweet and loving boy who adores tuna and snuggles, and he will become a happy house cat, so I know we did the right thing in rescuing him. I just wish his road to a forever home was a little less bumpy.
Alanna
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