Sheila,
Bless you for saving this poor baby. I don't understand people either.
I was just telling my sister that you can't spend more than 10 minutes
in any sort of rescue endeavor without beginning to question the
inherent goodness of humans. I'm so grateful to belong to a list like
this to help balance that out.
It is MC that talks about the "profile impaired" breeds :) I'm sure
she'll have some good advice for you about caring for this girl. What's
her name? I know she posted about the dangers of flea dips and
pesticides for this breed. You could put a dab of Advantage or
Revolution on her neck, (I never use a full tube on anyone). That will
at least take care of her fleas. Will she let you run a wrung cloth
over her to get the bulk of the dirt off her? Try grooming her on the
top of her head, neck and shoulders the way a momma cat would. I have
one friend that whisks them into the sink the second they get into the
house. She figures their traumatized at that point anyway, and you
might as well get the worst over with all at once. I don't feel the
same way about it. I always let someone settle in a bit and try and
build trust first.
Why don't you look for a Persian rescue to contact about advice on how
to care for her? MC has also sent me links for a chat board:
http://www.pethobbyist.com/ I haven't used it yet, but I'm betting
you'll be able to find help there. Give that sweet baby a nuzzle for
me. Keep telling her how much better her life is going to be from now
on. Lucky girl to have found you. Keep us informed.
Nina
