The little orange tabby cat that a West Philly resident found lying half-dead in a gutter earlier this week is a fighter. That’s why the folks at The Cat Doctor, who have performed a blood transfusion, rid him of a nasty flea infestation and detected a piece of metal lodged in his colon, have named the cat “Clark Kent.”

The staff at The Cat Doctor are reporting that Clark Kent is recovering, though he still has a long road to get back to full strength. His temperature has risen from a low of 90 degrees when he was found (102 degrees is normal for cats) and he received a blood transfusion from another cat, Diamond, who is one of the house cats at The Cat Doctor.

“If he would not have had that he probably would have died,” said The Cat Doctor’s Lori Horwedel.

Horwedel said Clark Kent is still sleeping on a warming blanket to keep his body temperature up. But he is eating and interested in his surroundings.

“He’s bright and alert this morning,” she said. “When I opened the door (to his cage) he tried to jump out.”

Clark Kent was found in a gutter near Clark Park. He had obviously not been eating well (doctors suspect the piece of metal they found was part of something he tried to eat). He had no collar but he did have a microchip that included information on the people who adopted him. When someone from The Cat Doctor contacted the owner, who adopted him about six months ago, the woman’s mother said they put him outside because they thought he was sick. Enforcement officers from the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) are investigating.

Clark Kent has gained scores of fans worldwide in the two days since he was found. The West Philly-based feline rescue group City Kitties has received donations from Germany, Australia, Ireland and 30 U.S. states that will more than cover Clark Kent’s sizable medical bills.  Now City Kitties is asking those interested in helping to donate at the PSPCA website and choose “humane law enforcement” when asked where they want their donation directed.

This week’s featured cats are Peanut (pictured left) and Butters. They are sweet, playful kittens who love snuggles, all kinds of toys, and making you laugh and smile with their adorable antics.

They’re OK with dogs, and would likely do well with children, given their gentle nature. If not adopted together, then it would be best for them to go to homes where there are other animal companions to keep them company.

Peanut and Butters are neutered, vaccinated, FIV/FeLV negative, de-wormed, and flea treated… and waiting for their home(s) for the holidays with you! Please contact projectmeowadoptions[at]gmail.com to meet them. Application and fee applies.

This little guy showed up on our reader Brendan’s porch last night. He’s approximately a 6-month old tiger (tabby) mix with a white chest. He needs to be neutered and is very friendly. If you own this cat or want to adopt him please email Brendan at bfskwire[at]gmail.com, or call 267-597-9679.

Update: City Kitties got in contact with James and moved the rescued cat to The Cat Doctor where she will be taken care of for two weeks before hopefully getting placed.

According to City Kitties, the cat is microchipped. When they reached the owners at the number listed, they said they put the cat outside because he was “acting sick.” His body temperature was 90 and PCV only 8. He is currently receiving a blood transfusion. This cat would have died today, no thanks to his former “owners” and he still might. City Kitties will try to raise funds to cover the cost of his vet bills.

We’ll post the link where you can donate money as soon as we have it.

Reader James rescued a cat that he found lying in the gutter near Clark Park. She looked starved and didn’t have a collar. James is afraid that the cat may not survive, but will work on getting her healthy.

If anyone knows whose cat this may be or wants to adopt her please call 203-243-7607 or email James at: james.buckley[at]gmail.com. James is allergic to cats and cannot keep her.

Nina is a friendly grey and white cat who lives near 45th & Baltimore. She is indoor/outdoor and usually approaches people at Milk & Honey. She is not wearing her collar and tags. If you live nearby, check your property – outside and in. Nina could be injured and hiding out. Contact christina.sozinho[at]gmail.com if you have or have seen Nina.

A neighbor reports that she has found a black and white tuxedo cat near her apartment building at 44th and Walnut:

“I’ve seen a cat outside on and off for a little over a month. Last night I finally brought him in. He’s super sweet and social. Total lap cat… There are strays all over the city but it didn’t occur to me until now–when I heard some people near my apartment building making sounds like they were looking for an animal–that he may be someone’s pet. I live at 44th & Walnut.”

If you know whose cat this may be please email Dana at: danavegan[at]gmail.com