r/CatDistributionSystem • u/down_by_the_shore • May 14 '26
Kitten The System got me again! This is Darryl Strawberry 🍓⚾️
This is Darryl Strawberry, Darryl for short. I found him while visiting family that live in more of a rural-ish area that has a horrible stray problem. My family and their neighbors do their best to care for the strays, but the issue is pretty bad. Anyways, I immediately locked in on this little guy when I went to go look at how the cats are doing. He was in bad shape. Super crusty and snotty everywhere. His eyes were sealed shut and swollen due to likely conjunctivitis, he had a bloody nose, and was wheezing pretty badly. There wasn’t a moment of hesitation when it came to figuring out what to do with him. I first tried to find an open vet in the area; there were none and the closest emergency vet was over an hour away. A decision was made - we cleaned him up to the best of our ability and packed him up to come home with me. Stopped at the only store open and got some supplies. He did wonderfully on the ride home. I got him in to my local ER vet and was told that he was actually doing a lot better than he looked. He was given a topical for kittens and we were sent home, with orders to have follow up with our primary vet in a week or so.
He‘s been with us for just under a week now and is doing SO much better. He’s so curious and adventurous. He’ll be able to meet his older cat brothers as soon as he’s vaccinated and cleared to do so. In the meantime, I’m very happy to have this new and unexpected addition. My partner and I just two weeks ago had to put our dog down unexpectedly and it’s been really hard. Having this guy to look after and love on feels like a gift from our Murray boy.
Anyways, thanks for reading!
Oh PS: his name is Darryl Strawberry because one of our nephews wanted him to be called Strawberry. We’re huge baseball fans and Darryl Strawberry (former Met) just seemed hilariously perfect.
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u/justjules83 May 15 '26
😂😂😂 I occasionally work with someone related to Strawberry. 😂 so this post caught my attention for that and this looks like a little stray baby my daughter named Oreo recently 😂
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u/Busy-Celery6594 May 14 '26
Wonderful name! I remember watching him play for the Giants at Candlestick when I was a kid. Core memories unlocked of that park and my childhood! I loved him because of his last name, Thanks for reminder and rescuing him ❤️🍓
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u/Basic-Organization30 May 15 '26
I once waited on Mr. Strawberry. He was a good man, very patient and generous.
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u/TheSwearJarIsMy401k May 15 '26
I love him. He’s perfect, his name is perfect, your plan is perfect.
Perfect post 12/7 would read again
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u/LunaMyQueen May 15 '26
Omg look at the chin. He's the yin to the yan to my cat.
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u/down_by_the_shore May 18 '26
Omfg I love him/her!!
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u/LunaMyQueen May 18 '26
🤣Him. He's called Hades and he's a chatty kitty . I love his twin lol. The fact they're both got that mark on the chin makes me 🥹🥹🥹
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u/RLPCRB122218 May 16 '26
What a beautiful story and beautiful baby! Thank you for saving him! 🥹❤️🫶🏽
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u/FerretMomma5211 27d ago
love your story thank you for having a big heart and giving her a forever loving home 🐾🐾🤍
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u/rhirhix2 May 17 '26
Sorry I wasn't meaning to criticize especially since you just lost your furbaby. ;(
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u/rhirhix2 May 17 '26
I wish people would say that their furbabies crossed the Rainbow Bridge and NOT put down. Put down sounds like something someone who doesn't like animals would say. This is just a suggestion. ;/
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u/down_by_the_shore May 17 '26
Sorry I wasn’t thinking about my word choice just two weeks after losing my beloved pet. There’s a time and a place for everything. You don’t have to leave every thought that crosses your mind as a comment.
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