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Post by hugs on Oct 10, 2014 17:39:37 GMT
Sounds like a full heart is one way to heal a broken heart. There are no victories if nothings at stake. The good thing is that George and Simba only care about now. There is no regret for lost tomorrows.
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Post by shadowlark on Oct 10, 2014 22:01:43 GMT
Awww diamond, what a great story! Way to make me cry! You're so awesome to help. I know George doesn't care about lost tomorrows and doesn't know he has such a short time left to live, but I know, and it makes me so sad. I couldn't stop crying last night.  I'm just glad we have him as I think some foster homes would keep him at a distance knowing he's going to die and wouldn't get as attached, whereas I've just thrown my heart at him as though he was any other cat. I know we will give him all the love he deserves. I'll look into Care Credit. Ultimately it is the rescue's decision on what treatment he will get, but the more info I can get that will help with costs, the better! |
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Post by kskatt on Oct 10, 2014 23:56:10 GMT
When I brought up the Care Credit, I was thinking about Simba. But if it helps the rescue out, for George or any cat, that's great.
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 11, 2014 2:11:51 GMT
Simba is home, and very happy to be there. He has been informed if he can't stop licking his stitches he will be fitted with the dreaded cone of shame. He had to have his hip joint removed, but he shouldn't have to much trouble without one. He will be a little weaker on that side, but he is an indoor only cat, so it shouldn't be a problem for him. Maybe this Christmas, the little stinker won't be able to climb and destroy the Christmas tree.
We are all very happy he is going to be ok.
I would have helped with this anyway. I have been a young Mom, with kids, ( this daughter in fact) little money, and a sick kitty. It was just, after hearing George's story I didn't even have to pause, I wanted to help. I was just a little worried about how much. The cost was reasonable, and that kitties life, and love is priceless. I just wanted George to know, that even though he has had to suffer, he is already making a difference. How many lives will be touched by this tender, loving boy, and the wonderful people who were willing to love him unconditionally, in his hour of need.
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Post by shadowlark on Oct 11, 2014 3:09:22 GMT
Awww Simba is a cutie! I've heard that cats make a really good recovery after hip surgery. The inital 6-8 weeks can be hard, but I think the muscle/tendons just hold the leg in the right spot and they do really well!
George will be especially pleased to hear that Simba is also a ginger!
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Post by kskatt on Oct 11, 2014 3:25:23 GMT
Wow, that is awesome! I would never have thought losing a hip joint was that possible, that the leg would work without it! Wow
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 11, 2014 3:42:13 GMT
Simba was really light colored at first, but he has gotten darker with age. My darling Morris is a ginger too.
My daughter said it would take 6 to 8 weeks for him to get all healed up too.
She is a dispatcher. Simba was called in to the police when he was found, I don't remember where. Just lost somewhere. The officer took him to the dispatch center, because the humane society was closed, and he couldn't keep him in his car until they opened. My daughter loved on him, through her night shift, then he was turned over to the humane society the next day. There were so many kittens that had been dropped off, and a limited chance for adoption, for all of them. It didn't take long for her to go back out there and get that kitten.
I think we are all doing, what we think we are capable of doing to help our fur, and feather family members. Ha, I thought my house was full with only two cats. Guess not because now we have five.
We do what we think we can do. Shadow, you are getting the word out, that animals count.. They are family members... They need to have love and care.....  |
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Post by kskatt on Oct 11, 2014 3:53:52 GMT
Although, I guess I have learned a lot about what is possible from Sky, my one eyed boy.  Picked up out of a ditch, after I was holding him, wrapped up in my jacket, I noticed the eye was gone. I had to drop the jacket over him as he tried to get away, more to protect myself. The getting away wasn't really happening, he would run two or three steps and fall over. He will still fall or turn sharply if he moves to fast. He can't jump, but he sure can climb up on my bed. The lost eye, neurological damage, there are spots on the left side shoulder and shoulder blade that has a healed break. There is a lump on his jaw that moves, the vet thinks it's a bone chip. Hit by or thrown out of a car. He's a beat up boy. But fearless, he will walk up to any of the other cat, no matter how tough the cat is! If he can't do something one way, he'll figure something out.  I bet George will surprise you and fill your heart with joy! Even ill, he will live every day to it's fullest! |
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Post by shadowlark on Oct 11, 2014 9:11:48 GMT
Awww Sky is a cutie! LOL It looks like he's winking in that pic!  I've been reading about different chemo drugs for cats and there is one (chlorambucil) that seems to have had some success in conjunction with prednisone and there are cases of lymphoma going into remission in cats for several months up to a year (and I think 25 months in one case!). It sounds like chemo isn't as hard on cats as it is humans - they don't get as sick as we would or lose their hair, though they may lose their whiskers. The drug is kinda pricy - about $12/pill, and they get it every other day so about $180/month. Not sure if the rescue could afford that but I think hubby and I could swing it if the vet thinks it would help. George's recheck is Tuesday so I'll ask about it then. |
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 11, 2014 14:39:20 GMT
I have been thinking a lot about George, and Simba, and Sky, and young families, trying to get by, and do the best for their kids, and their pets, and still pay their bills on time. I am going to start a savings account, and add what ever I think I can to it, then have a visit with my vet. I am sure there are people who are struggling, but still doing the right thing. I am sure the vet will know who they are. If I can pay at least part of their vet bill, anonymously, it would fill my heart too. The only reason I am posting this here is, so if anyone wants to do the same thing. There is no way I could afford Georges bill, but helping with a smaller bill, I can do. It is a sort of a pay it forward thing. Anyway, it's just a thought, and what I intend to do, as I can.
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Post by shadowlark on Oct 11, 2014 19:50:08 GMT
Awww diamond that's so sweet! We try to give to the rescue that George is from once a year at least, and sometimes we will randomly just pay a little of their bill off at the vet's - $25 here or there, whatever extra I have at the time. It's not much to me, but helps the rescue so much.
Would you mind if I shared Simba's story and your plan to help others on his facebook page?
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 11, 2014 22:06:59 GMT
Let me check with my daughter. ok? I haven't sent her to Georges FB page yet. I wanted to wait a little while. She was very upset about Simba, and I figured I would tell her once Simba is a little better. She was able to pay $200.00 toward her bill, and I paid off the rest today. It's a good thing, because Morris is increasing, interested in his junk, and I was going to have to wait a little longer to get the kittens fixed. Now I can get it done right away. Their appointment is next Wednesday.
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 11, 2014 22:51:07 GMT
Ok SL I talked to Daughter and she is great with it. I try to make a point to never FB anything that might concern other family members until I have discussed it with them. When my Father passed away, my Niece immediately put on FB how devastated she was. He passed away in the night, and we wanted to wait until morning to tell other family members. I won't go into the whole thing, but several family members were hurt by reading of his passing on FB.
I think FB is great and can be so much fun. One just has to be thoughtful and courteous about what they put on there.
Anyway, she is excited to read all about George, and doesn't mind at all if Simba is also, a spokeskitty for paying it forward. I know there are other people who already do this. I know donating to animal rescues is a good thing and I have done that. I just want, in some small way, to help out, before a rescue is the only option. I am not talking about Georges case. His people neglected his care, and he needed to go home with you. I am talking about the people who are going to have to really struggle, so they can do the right thing for their pet. I trust my vet to put what I can give to good use.
Like  said "Sounds like a full heart is one way to heal a broken heart.  |
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Post by mistersmom on Oct 12, 2014 0:40:37 GMT
What sweet stories everyone has! I didn't realize it was possible for any animal to be ok without a hip joint.
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Post by hugs on Oct 13, 2014 11:05:27 GMT
What sweet stories everyone has! I didn't realize it was possible for any animal to be ok without a hip joint. I didn't think of that either but if any animal could, it would be a cat. Our vet won't accept extra money to cover his expenses, I guess he's happy enough that we pay our bills. I guess this is a good a place as any to say that when we adopted Coda a year ago May he had Lymes but after a lot of medicine and thousands of dollars he's free of it. Schoenie had Lymes and Anaplasmosis for the last 6 years of his life and he lived to be 16! Good loving care does miracles |
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Post by diamondgirl on Oct 13, 2014 17:55:33 GMT
We have a Grandpuppy who had a hip joint removed. She was hit by a car. They tried to fix her hip, but she developed arthritis, so they removed the ball part of the hip joint. After several months she was moving pain free, and after 6 months you would never know she had a problem. She is in her teens now and still doing well.
I am lucky. My vet will allow someone pay off another persons bill, when they are struggling. Right after my divorce, my daughter and I were living in an awful trailer. Daughter found a kitten and brought it home. The owner didn't want her, so she became ours. I thought, I had thoroughly cleaned the trailer, but I must have missed some mouse poison stuck under something. We awoke one morning with a very sick kitten. In tears, I took the kitten to the vet. I explained to them that I didn't have any money, I had to go to work, and I didn't want her to die alone. I asked them to please save her if they could, but I couldn't afford an expensive treatment.
They called me later that afternoon, telling me they were able to save her, and I could pick her up the next afternoon. I was nearly sick when I asked how much I owed them. I was told that all but $5.00, of the bill, had been taken care of.
One year a coworker of mine, brought a Christmas card to work. The card said Merry Christmas, someone had finished paying off her vet bill.
I agree with about how good loving care works miracles with animals, but the love and care we receive from our animals, works miracles with us too. smileys-hearts-532620 |
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Post by kskatt on Oct 13, 2014 18:37:33 GMT
, I don't understand a vet not allowing you to help another person out. Did the vet understand that's what you wanted? |
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Post by hugs on Oct 14, 2014 1:35:14 GMT
Our vet didn't want us to be burdened with his problem. I can see his point. He is a very good vet so pretty much whatever he says is as gold to me. He knows how important loving an animal is and laughs at how friendly our cattle are, makes his job a lot easier not to mention safer too. I was standing by Carpet (my cow) and talking to Gerald when all of a sudden she gave me a big sloberous wet willy right in my ear! We still laugh about it.
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Post by kskatt on Oct 14, 2014 3:59:56 GMT
But you are not being burdened with his problem, you are trying to help other people. Trying to ease their burden. There's a difference.
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Post by shadowlark on Oct 14, 2014 6:33:53 GMT
Yeah, that's weird that the vet won't take donations to help people. You would think he would be glad of the help...  Here's a video for those that can't get to George's facebook page. George apparently loves catnip toys! |
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said "Sounds like a full heart is one way to heal a broken heart. 
