Tigger has to have his leg amputated

[kuhio98]

Tigger has vaccine sarcoma and needs his leg amputated. :(
If you have any experience with this, I'm sure Tigger's meowmie would appreciate hearing from you.

You can read more about Tigger HERE (http://www.imom.org/pin/general/tigger-cope.htm)
Keep up with her progress HERE (http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2583)
And donate HERE (http://www.imom.org/donation/online.htm)
You can donate using credit card, paypal or snail mail. Just make sure you specify the funds to go to Tigger Cope.

Here's Tigger thanking you in advance.
http://www.imom.org/pin/general/images/tigger_cope.jpg

[catmandu]

That is truly terrible , heart breaking News.
But with my recent medical Cat expenses and needing special diabetic shoes, all I can offer is prayers.
All the Found Cats are praying for Poor Trigger and there are Pet Angels with him now.

[Laura's Babies]

This is terriable news but we already know he will do well with 3 legs and it will not slow him down. (((((HUGS)))))) for Mom, being a "Mom" myself, I know how you are going to worry and how upset you must be.

[critters]

Tripods are fine. Try http://handicappedpets.com/help for more.

Headbutts from my tripods to yours!

[catnapper]

Poor Tigger. Tell her my Flutter is doing GREAT and send her here to see all the three-leggers we PTers have

[catmandu]

How is Dear Tigger doing now.
We are praying that his surgery will go well, and that the loss of his limb will not slow him down at all and that his lifestyle will not be effected.
Would a New Mousie perk him up.
Please PM me your address and one and some Cat Nip will be on thier way.

[moosmom]

Kuhio,

You and Tigger will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure Tiggs will be up and running in no time. Cats are resilient and he has a great meowmie! ;)

[Catsnclay]

Oh my, what terrible news!


But I'm sure that this will only make you both stronger! ;)

Please give us an update when you can!

[Catty1]

I made a donation, and am trying to find the page with donation updates on it. No luck. How are the funds coming along?

[kuhio98]

I made a donation, and am trying to find the page with donation updates on it. No luck. How are the funds coming along?Don't have an update yet, but when there is one, it will be HERE (http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showforum=12)

They are probably waiting to give an update because a generous donor has issued a challenge. Any donations that come in in the next 48 hours (up to $300) will be matched! So, the donation you made is actually doubled!

[kuhio98]

Kuhio,

You and Tigger will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure Tiggs will be up and running in no time. Cats are resilient and he has a great meowmie! ;)Donna ~ Tigger isn't my kitty. He lives in Maine with his meomie who is a disabled vet. She is working very hard to raise funds to help her baby boy.

[ramanth]

Poor Tigger. I hope his surgery goes well.

[lvpets2002]

:( Awee poor wittle one.. But hey we dont want the cancer to spread & we want for you to have a long life..
This baby will do just fine with three legs.. My Yardleigh has only three legs & can run faster than than the four legged..

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/lvpets2002/370926-R1-036-16A.jpg

I am the one to the right side of pic..
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/lvpets2002/9-24-2006-06.jpg

[kuhio98]

Don't have an update yet, but when there is one, it will be HERE (http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showforum=12)

They are probably waiting to give an update because a generous donor has issued a challenge. Any donations that come in in the next 48 hours (up to $300) will be matched! So, the donation you made is actually doubled! Catty ~ Just checked iMOM. Tigger has $630.00 so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Catty1]

WOOOOHOOOOOO! Total needed is $953; $323 more dollars to go!

[kuhio98]

All funds have come in! Tigger is scheduled for surgery on the 19th -- unless they have a cancelation and can get him in sooner.

[Catty1]

Oh, I HOPE they can get him in sooner! That is really close to his 'safe' deadline!

If only there was an "elective" surgery they could move...I am sure there are other urgent cases!

But so glad all the money was raised! :)

[jennielynn1970]

It really does seem ridiculous that they'd make him wait. I mean, it's CANCER! Normally the sooner it's treated the better. It's not like they're scheduling a teeth cleaning! Grrr!!! I'd be adamant that Tigger be taken care of ASAP. That vet sounds like a jerk for making her wait. :mad:

[Catty1]

Is there only one vet there?

I posted suggesting Kathy go there in person, if possible, a bit spiffed up and pleasant (REALLY hard right now, I know) to put Tigger on a cancellation list. Sometimes a personal touch makes all the difference - and something may even open up while she is there.

Stranger things have happened!

PT PRAYERS for Tigger!

[kuhio98]

Tigger is home and feeling well enough to be nawtee. Thank you for everyone who donated. You can see updates here (http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2583)

If I did this right, I've attached a photo of Tigger living the good life. http://www.imom.invisionzone.com/community/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=2718

[Katigger]

Tigger is doing great and trying his best to sneak out the door(succeeded twice-caught twice). He is very much his perky self again - thank you for everything in saving this kitty.

I will be screening in the porch so he can have a good safe place to sun himself in the summer and winter. Not to mention a close up view of the birds in the birdhouses.

[catmandu]

We are so glad that Tiggers home and in good spirits after his ordeal, and having my Porch enclosed was about the best thing that I did for the Found Cats.
We know that Tigger and his friends will enjoy thae great outdoors safely.

[K & L]

I'm sorry I've missed all this but sure glad to read the happy ending.

[TopCat3]

I'm sorry I've missed all this but sure glad to read the happy ending.


Ditto and the picture was really precious, "Aren't I still the handsome one? Go on, rub my tummy, you know you want to ;) "

Wishing you a speedy recovery and a long and happy life, Tigger.

Vaccine sarcomas make me :mad: :mad: :mad:

So glad this case has a happy ending.