A cat rescue journal, day 7
By kris182_2000
@kris182_2000 (5444)
Canada
May 17, 2011 4:53pm CST
The journey continues today with a surprise email about vet care for the kitty.
When I got home from work, I checked my email and read one stating that there was someone who was graciously going to pay for the initial vet visit out of pocket, but they will be reimbursed for this expense from the fundraising efforts made so far.
So an appointment will be booked for the kitty and we'll finally know for sure what's wrong with its leg. And I'll know for sure if it's female or not.
I'm happy about this, things are finally starting to move, and it means there's one less thing to worry about with this kitty.
I know it will be more upset when it's returned to the cage, but hopefully, with some treatment for the injury, it will be more receptive to me and anyone else.
I was able to put my hand near its face today, not too close though as the kitty is still making noise at me, but at least it didn't try to lash out like previous times.
I have no idea if returning it to the wild will be a good idea. Sad thing is that one of the colony was killed either last night or this morning by a car, I saw the remains on the road this morning as I was driving to work.
Here's hoping that week 2 will be better for us.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
17 May 11
So the rescue doesn't usually pick up vet bills? Well anyway it sounds encouraging, with the leg and the socialization both!
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
17 May 11
Our rescues are not like some in other countries, ours do not get funding from the government. So they have to rely on donations.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
17 May 11
Ours does not either, it's all donations too. We make enough to cover our own vet bills though.
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
18 May 11
Our rescues are always suffering. There are too many animals and not enough foster homes, but that's the same throughout the world I know.
However, when the donations do come in, they are put to good use.
I know that after this kitty is taken care of and finds a home, I will be donating when I can to the rescue, and will foster for them when I can.
@GardenGerty (157813)
• United States
18 May 11
You have to think that being in constant pain would make it cross. I hope something can be done that will let you be closer to the kitty. My cats always seem to get more affectionate after they get any of their health issues taken care of. Of course, I do not know how Creamery could get any more affectionate than he is. Oh, and a funny on us. Both of hubby and I. We took Creamery to the vet to be Spayed. Trouble was, she was a HE. His hair is so long and full neither hubby nor I could tell the difference. His personality or purrrsonality, was so cuddly from day one that it was easy to call him " she"
@GardenGerty (157813)
• United States
18 May 11
We rescued a cat this year, or he rescued himself and we gave him to our niece. He is gorgeous now, but she had to soak him to be able to tell what he was, and she had to remove a collar on his neck that had cut a ridge in it. Poor baby was starved, but he is huge now, and the most unique cat I have ever seen.
@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
20 May 11
I'm glad to hear that you were finally able to get the initial vet visit scheduled. This sounds like a very kind person. I hope the kitty will be ok and that you will be able to determine the gender. I hope you don't have to return the kitty to the wild because it is dangerous out there for animals. Good luck!
