From a Cry for Help to a Life of Love
Tulsi’s journey began when I was trapping cats from the same colony where I found Mom and Sage. It wasn’t long before I heard her—a loud, dramatic cry that didn’t stop the entire five-minute ride home. Her protests in the trap made it clear she wasn’t thrilled about this new chapter, but little did she know, it was the start of a much brighter future.
A Rough Start
When I first trapped Tulsi, she was thin and covered in old, weeping wounds. Despite posting her online, no one came forward to claim her, and she had no microchip. She needed urgent care, so we took her to an emergency vet, where her wounds were treated with a long-lasting antibiotic injection and topical antibiotics.
For two weeks, Tulsi stayed in a kennel, wearing her cone while her wounds began to heal. During that time, her sweet, gentle nature completely won us over. By the end of those two weeks, it was clear: Tulsi wasn’t going anywhere. She was already part of the family.
The Sweetest Squeak
Tulsi is a cat unlike any other. Her meow is a tiny squeak, and she has absolutely no aggression—just endless love to give. All she wants is to be held, kissed, and petted. After three weeks with us, we took her to our regular vet to officially make her ours, complete with her own microchip.
Tulsi also needed treatment for an ear infection, and while her large hip wound is still healing after over a month, she is warm, safe, and adored. Her right hip sticks out more than her left, and she walks with a bit of a wobble, leading us (and the vets) to believe she was either hit by something or suffered a major injury that went untreated for a long time.
Tulsi’s Name and Mystery
We named her Tulsi partly because of her similarities to Catnip—they’re both plants in the mint family! At first, we thought she might be Catnip’s sister. They’re the same age, with nearly identical coloring—but either they aren’t related, or they’ve forgotten each other. We also discovered Tulsi was already spayed and had the classic ear tip from a prior TNR.
We’ll never know why she was released or abandoned, but one thing is certain: Tulsi will never face the dangers of the outdoors again. She’s part of our family now, and she’ll spend the rest of her life safe, loved, and cherished.
