I first saw Itty Bitty in right after the new year and it was clear this was a cat in trouble. She was tiny, scared and obviously pretty sick. At first I thought she was just a tiny old cat, but she turned out to be a under a year old.

It took me about a week to finally get close enough to grab her and get her to the vet where she spent the next 12 weeks getting over her various ailments and being nursed back to health..

I brought her home yesterday, healthy and happy.

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I find myself with too many priorities and too little time and unfortunately PB will have to move down the list for at least the near future.

I'll try to post and catch up when I can, but it will be spotty for a while. And since I'd much rather spend the time I do get here on PB viewing all your wonderful photos, some things like sending out thank you's to your comments may wind up on the cutting room floor for now.

Just know that I do sincerely appreciate the comments made about my posts.

Eric

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The QuarryCats are a large group of homeless cats that live in a wooded area and rock quarry near the North Fork of the Shenandoah River outside of town. I have the privilege to help care for them.

More Quarry Cat photos on PB can be seen here

The Quarry Cats now have their own website. I have set it up to accept donations via Paypal and to try to help adopt out some of the cats that are able to be adopted. Any donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to cat care.

www.QuarryCats.org

Thank God for people like you Eric! What a lovely story, she looks amazing.... what a lucky little cat... Annbramwell · 2012-04-07: 07:30

Now this is such lovely news and story to see and read here!!! She is so lively, beautiful and healty!! Ryana · 2012-04-07: 07:35

This brings tears to my eyes, Eric! What a beautiful story in pictures and in words. You are the man Eric! Bravo to you Itty Bitty for hanging in there! danrav · 2012-04-07: 07:36

What a marvelous contrast in images.....Itty Bitty from sickness to health! Beautiful story, Eric.... lookagain · 2012-04-07: 07:40

What a awesome ending for this beautiful cat :) I cant say how much you touch me with those stories and you helping those cats:) Great work Eric EvaLizette · 2012-04-07: 09:09

She is soooo beautiful! And so are your photos of her! coolphotosmile · 2012-04-07: 09:26

VERY CUTE!! mazpics · 2012-04-07: 10:59

Nice set digitalideas · 2012-04-07: 12:12

What a lucky kitty! Thank you for doing what you do for the critters. inawe · 2012-04-07: 12:38

Thank you ! veronicainheels · 2012-04-07: 12:54

Incredible contrast enters yesterday and today! SUPERB josy63 · 2012-04-07: 13:53

im so happy to see her so healthy!! you will need another house for all your animals soon!! haha jennyLit · 2012-04-07: 14:03

You rock! Thank you! Lsample · 2012-04-07: 14:25

Eric, you did a magnificent job for this little cat. I just can't get over the pictures of this success story! As your first cousin once removed, I'm proud to be related to you! Sbear · 2012-04-08: 02:37

I do not tire of say: I in admire your work is really touching. Congrats my friend, very beautiful images and cute kitten!!! ????? · 2012-04-08: 19:25

Itty Bitty is a lucky cat! You are a kind man! miahurricane · 2012-04-09: 18:17

Such a wonderful and heartwarming happy ending to a great story! Thank you for sharing and take care Eric! Patricia132 · 2012-04-11: 20:09

Thanks in the name of all quarry cats, you are doing a great job and deserve a medal. All my cats are also rescued from the streets, but there are more and more... its a never ending story. Be blessed. Unchained · 2012-04-13: 09:48

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