The Saturday before Easter, Neil decided that we needed a night away from the farm. He had spoken with his sister earlier and arranged a hotel room at Four Points by Sherton in Niagara Falls.  It is attached to Casino Niagara.  The booking included a show that evening and we were looking forward to it and some gambling and a nice meal out.

I was supposed to be getting things ready to go while Neil took Alex to the club. Kathryn would be driving him home later.  When I went to the barn, I found Rascal to be really subdued.  For a kitten, this can be quite obvious.  I was concerned so when Neil arrived home, I gave him a "puppy dog" face and said I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her at home without getting her checked out.  After speaking to the folks at the Copetown Vet - they directed us to the Brant Emergency Animal Hospital.  Off we went, Rascal stowed in a makeshift cat-carrier. (A rubbermaid container with holes drilled in the top.)  I was convinced she wasn't getting enough hair so I can removing the lid a bit and then she would stick her paws out!   I started speaking to her to try and comfort her and she answered back, until Neil had had enough of all the meowing and asked me to stop.

We were glad they could see her right away, since we were supposed to be on our way to Niagara Falls to meet up with Moira and Robi!  Turns out she was bitten by a cat!  Not likely one of her litter mates but she got an abscess and had a high fever.   They shaved the area and cleaned the wound.  They also gave her antibiotics and some pain reliever. The total cost around $225.00!  (I knew then that I better not spend much at the Casino!)  They did not have a rabies shot on hand so we have still not got that done yet, nor got her spayed yet.   Anyway, we brought her home and put her in a rabbit cage and got on our way to the Falls!   Kathryn was given instructions on the whole
situation.

Poor Rascal - hope she gets her hair back soon!

Mother Midnight and her three baby girls: Rascal, Mulan & Patches.
Yes, they are feral and we named them...and feed them regularly....hmm...