New foster I might not be able to help. OMG READ POST 8!!

[snakemama]

A customer has been TNRing ferals in her neighborhood, and she's been working on getting a litter that's been around recently. Sadly, all but two of the litter were killed by cars, but she caught the last two. She is keeping the female kitten, but she was in at work lamenting that she didn't know what to do with the male...she said he was still feisty and had an "eye infection", so she was not sure any shelter in the area would take the time/money to treat him. Me being a sucker/idiot, I offered to take him without looking at him first. I like taming down little beasts, and they're only about five weeks old so I figured it would be easy.

The taming part is going to be a piece of cake. He's a hissy boy, but today he hasn't had any food except what has come off of my fingers, so he's quickly learning to like the sight of me. Also I was able to pick him up, clean his ears, play with his feet, and get a good look at his eye without him freaking out.

The eye is going to be the problem. An eye infection would have been well within my means, and while it is infected, it's also micropthalmic and he has BAD entropion on both lids of his left eye. This is going to require surgery, which is not going to be do-able while my hubby's still out of work. I wish I wish I wish I had looked at him before saying "Sure, I'll take him!", but what's done is done. He's going to see my vet tomorrow and I'm going to get a quote for surgery, then contact the person who found him to see what she wants to do. Then, most likely, start contacting some of the rescues I've worked with in the past and beg for them to take him on.

I'm so sad...He's a darling brown tabby boy, and I wish I was going to be able to get him all fixed up myself. I can't stand to see him so uncomfortable, and now that I know what's wrong my eyes tear up every time I so much as think about what he must be going through. I'm calling my vet the moment they open tomorrow to see if I can at least get some pain meds on board ASAP.

Anyways, I just wanted to vent. This isn't my first time biting off more than I can chew, and it probably won't be my last, but I want to make sure that Captain Sparrow has everything in life that he deserves.

[snakemama]

After poking around, it seems the entropion surgery might not be as expensive as I was thinking it would be. I'll remain hopeful and keep this thread posted.

I was going to take pictures, but he WAS peeked at by a vet who shops at my store today and she warned me that I should keep him in a darkened area and avoid bright lights until his eye is looked at.

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitvie thoughts and prayers for the little guy. I hope the surgery isn't too expensive. Bless you for helping him.

[moosmom]

Oh Snakemama!

I SOOO feel your pain!

I've had two ferals, Lucyjean and Jackson since January, but I've been working with them since they were 8 weeks old. They'll be a year old next month. I'm now officially in the "double digits".

Because they're around my other cats and have each other to learn from, they're turning into wonderful house cats, although Lucyjean is still a little shy.

IDEALLY, if they could be kept together, they'd learn to adjust to being indoor only. On their own terms, in their own time. If not, then I'd put them BOTH back. But that's JMO. I've done TNR. It's so hard to put them back. But you can usually tell who absolutely, positively will not come around. It's a hard decision to make, but the best for all. I've been in animal rescue a long time and have had to make difficult decisions at times.

Is there ANY way this lady can take them both??? If not, because she does TNR, may she knows of some rescue org that might be able to help financially.

Another thing I would do is go through the yellow pages and call every single vet, telling them the kitten's story and BEG if ya have to. This poor little guy needs a vets help. I have a feeling the eye will probably have to come out. Ya do what ya gotta do for the animals.

Good luck and PLEASE, keep us posted.

[momcat]

Just a thought here, are there any veterinary colleges near you? If so, you might want to consider contacting them. Some vet schools run clinics and might be able to help or know of a place that will. Many prayers are being prayed for this little guy. Please let us know how things work out? Thank you and bless you for caring enough to help!

[catmandu]

We are sending Our Prayers for Captain Sparrow, and we pray thta he is all right.

God Bless You for heling the Helpless!!

[mrspunkysmom]

Oh he's a cutie! Bless you for taking him!

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh my gosh, he is adorable!!! And I just had to chuckle......obviously I would definitely have to change his name. Jax and Jack........that wouldn't work.
I do hope you can find him a home. That's great that you already have someone in mind. Just keep me way deep back in your mind if for some reason things don't work out.

[Catty1]

What a cutie! I hope the surgery can fix his eye. He's adorable!

[Bengalz]

Great news!!! He is a beautiful little boy ... thank you for helping him in so many ways.

[Catty1]

I just looked up "micropthalmic"...will Jack lose one eye? I am sure he will do just fine and look even cuter with a permanent wink!