In what way did you give to someone today?

O.k., I will answer that. 

Last night we were given a little tiny kitten.  My 19 year old son has been wanting a new kitten ever since his cat Fred was killed by a dog.  (this was very traumatic ... my son and I were both crying.....Logan, my son is a big strong 6 foot 3 weight-lifter, but he was reduced to tears that day)  Anyway, Logan's new kitten didn't seem very healthy and cried almost constantly.  Logan called me this afternoon and told me that something just had to be done about his kitten.  He cried all the time and wouldn't eat or drink anything.  To top it all off, he peed on Logan last night while he was sleeping.  Now, Logan is like a gentle giant.  He is very patient and very kind to animals, or anything or anyone who is weak and helpless.  But, Logan was starting to get "pissed off" --- mainly because he cared about his cat. 

So, I called the local vet and made an appointment right away for the little guy.  My mom and I took him in and he had a thorough exam.  He weighs just 1 pound.  He had fleas pretty bad.  He was most likely anemic due to the fleas.  He received a rectal thermometer reading (all o.k. at 102 degrees).  He had an anti-flea pill forced down his throat.  He had his first vaccination in his little rump.  And he had his claws trimmed.  The wonderful vet's office gave us a bag of scientific diet food, once a month flea treatment, vitamins, and worm medicine.  Oh, and also a "new cat" booklet.  They were really great people.  (that is Cedar Creek Veterinary Clinic)  And, it didn't even stink in that place, as opposed to most vet offices I have visited! 

On the way home we stopped at the store and got some wet cat food, cat dishes, and a little basket to make a bed for him.

So, we brought "Weezy" home to Logan.  (This is the final decision on a name, according to my son.)  You know what?  Logan just seemed so grateful that I did all that.  And I was so happy to do it. 

You see, my son is on house arrest for some theft crimes he committed back in August of 2007.  He has to live with my parents because they live in the county were the crimes happened and we live in a neighboring county.  My parents are so good to him and he has a good situation there with them.  But, I knew that he needed something or someone who needed him.  He has to rely on other people right now and really has no one to care for.  This little kitten will be really good for him -- and he will be good to the kitten.  He really cares about Weezy and was so glad that I took him to the vet at a time when he felt helpless because he can't leave the house for something like that.

It just feels good to know that we are helping this tiny little kitten...and through doing that, maybe I'm giving something rewarding to my son.