Posted on 07/30/2013 12:42:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin
BALDWIN PARK (CBSLA.com) — A 4-year-old domestic short-haired cat who was found inside a freight container in the city of Industry after traveling across the Pacific Ocean without food or water is looking for a home.
The cat was listed in fair condition after being found July 16 in a container that arrived in Los Angeles aboard a ship en-route from Manila, Philippines.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) was contacted by the business, located on the 100 block of S. Grand Avenue after employees opened the container and found the cat.
“The cat was very weak and frail,” said Marcia Mayeda, DACC’s director.
The cat, named “Pinay” (Pin-eye) by staff, was described as a Domestic Short Haired, orange and white female and is listed in fair condition at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center’s medical unit.
“It is amazing that this cat could survive the almost 6,400 nautical mile journey by sea without food or water,” Mayeda said. “She has been closely monitored and cared for by our medical team and is getting stronger and putting on weight.”
The DACC Veterinary staff reports that Pinay has made significant strides in her physical condition since coming to the animal care center.
Her name, “Pinay,” is a common term for a female Filipino.
“We wanted to give her a name which kept her close to her roots,” said Dr. Maria Sabio-Solacito, DACC’s Senior Veterinarian and a native Filipino.
Pinay – who just cleared her quarantine – is now seeking a permanent or foster home, preferably with an owner accustomed to skittish cats, Mayeda said.
“We will continue to provide the best care for Pinay until we can send her off to her new home,” Mayeda said. “Pinay has been through a lot and needs a calm, loving family to help her transition.”
Anyone interested in adopting Pinay were asked to email the DACC at daccevents@animalcare.lacounty.gov.
Poor sweet baby. She’s beautiful. I’m sure someone will give her a home. I hope they’ll be very gentle and loving with her; she’s been through enough.
And that’s the TRUTH! She has a strong spirit, and that is good. She will mellow out with care and love.
Most orange cats are males. And most calicos are females, so I guess it evens out, somehow.
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He decided to Tagalog for the ride.
The container would have been stowed, and secured several days prior to loading to the vessel, then the trip of two weeks, and several days after unloading from the vessel before delivery, and discovery of the cat. I’d say that’s approximately three weeks.
I worked 35 years in the industry including vessel operations, so have some knowledge of these things if nothing else.
There was a myth at one time, that a female orange cat was worth big bucks, as was a male calico. Turns out to be untrue.
There was a myth at one time, that a female orange cat was worth big bucks, as was a male calico. Turns out to be untrue.
Those crazy redheads!
I don’t believe I ever heard that, but it sounds as if someone, somewhere might have believed it! LOL!
Poor baby! I’ll bet she used ALL her nine lives to survive this extended cruise. Could she possibly have had a mouse or two along the way?
Aw, poor little thing.
I’m glad she’s OK. If I were out there maybe I’d adopt her.
She can’t be any crazier than the 2 we have now.
Must've been in coach.
The guy who tried to collect his million $$ believed it.
LOL!
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