Abigail At Four Weeks - July 8th [Animals & Wildlife Photography]
Uploaded: July 08, 2008 15:21:46
Weighing in at 13 ounces today, I rescued Abigail a week ago so very close to death. She was either abandoned or orphaned, not sure which; she was beyond starving, emaciated and covered from head to toe with several hundred fleas, ears coated with mites, severe intestinal worms and respiratory distress. The changes that have occurred are mind-boggling. I have been fostering her for four days now, exhausting, completely unexpected but so rewarding to see her thriving. This particular shot was taken last evening. She has her eyes on my 11 year old, 67 pound collie, Mollie.
Abby update July 19th: 1 lb 12 oz; fleas all gone, mites (almost) gone; thriving, growing, pampered, spoiled and loved; Mollie the Collie even checks in on her while she is sleeping.
August 21st. My sweet Abigail made finalist. I am so thrilled that this was chosen by the judges! She now weighs 3.5 lbs and has the run of my house. She is loving and loved and is truly a blessing from above!
Anne M. Young July 08, 2008
Great shot - love the B&W, POV and clarity! #6156131Sherran Andersen July 08, 2008
Beautiful B&W photo...love her markings. Sherran #6156287Deb Koskovich July 08, 2008
Oh, she is ADORABLE, Sheila!! I love your b&w presentation of her, just beautiful. #6156294Mary E. Lake July 08, 2008
Adorable shot of this very lucky little girl. Bless you for caring and nurturing her back to good health. Bet she and your 11yr old doggie will be good friends. Mary :) #6156705Sam Britt July 08, 2008
She's so precious! Wonderful B&W kitty portrait, Sheila. I'm so glad you rescued her. #6156795Silvana Stanzer July 23, 2008
Beautiful capture of this cute kitten, great BW, nice details too. #6223615Lisa Atkins July 26, 2008
This is a beautiful portrait!! My kitty, Chloe, was in the same shape when I rescued her. The vet said she might not make it, because of the fleas and respiratory infection that she had. She is 14 years old now. She has brought so much joy to my life!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo!! #6234608Gena L. Talbot July 30, 2008
So Adorable... what a beautiful photo! #6249850Sam Britt August 21, 2008
Congratulations, adorable finalist, Sheila! #6346094Doug Hockman August 21, 2008
Congrats on your finalist Sheila!Amy M. Wilson August 22, 2008
Everything about this is absolutely heart-warming and adorable, Sheila. A big congratulations on Abigail's progress and your beautiful finalist! #6353070Mike F. Anderson August 27, 2008
Excellent in B/W! Congratulations 0n your finalist Sheila. #6375367Debbra Bailey August 31, 2008
Sheila, Hi! First, you have a GORGEOUS gallery! Wow! Second, I found this shot of your Abigail, and she DOES look like my Oscar! I doubt they are related, as we live in Western New York! lol We got Oscar from our local Humane Society. He has been WONDERFUL!! Just a joyful, sweet kitty :) He just jumped on my lap as I write this :) Thanks for your comments on his pictures! This one of Abigail is awesome, as obvioulsy the judges thought too!! #6393223Melinda F. Schneider September 01, 2008
What a precious baby! Thank you for sharing Abigail's story. #6397656Gail R. Schuett September 02, 2008
You are an"angel" for taking her in and caring for her.Tammy D. Ferren September 06, 2008
Congrats on Finalist on this! It's very deserving..Love the b&w and composition, but of course, Abigail must take some credit....she's sooooo adorable! #6419044Sheila K. Floyd September 06, 2008
Thanks for all the kind words and rescue stories! Abigail weighs almost 4 pounds now, and I am completely head over heels in love with her. I awaken to the sound of her very odd purr in my ear EVERY morning. #6419672Bill Knaps September 23, 2008
Congrats on this well deserved finalist Sheila. She sure grew. Missed congratulating you earlier. Sorry, Bill #6498411Daniella Puente November 26, 2009
Beautiful :))) #8170442Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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