The "Lil Dirty Dozen" Fundraiser....

[Reachoutrescue]

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For those of you that have been keep in up with our threads on the Olney, Illinois kittens....they are doing great. They all have amazing personalities. There are two that are coughing and sneezing now. I am trying to come up with the funds to take them to the vet. Hence, the purpose of this thread.

For those that do not know the story, here is a briefing......

On Thursday, August 17th I took a four hour drive to Olney, Illinois to rescue (originally) eight kittens from a county pound. They were to be euthanized on Wed. the 16th, but with much persuassion and begging, the manager of the pound agreed to hold them one more day. In the bunch of babies was a pure white deaf male kitten...he was the main focus of the recue. Alot of people from PT pulled together and donated funds to Reach Out Rescue, NFP for the trip and rescue. Thank you to all of you. When we arrived at the pound, there were twelve in total. I could not leave the other four. The mess they made in their crates on the way home was unbeilvable! This is why they are called The Lil' Dirty Dozen! Name given by another PT member. Well three days later, here they are, still very messy kitties!! But they are all so sweet.

Reach Out Rescue, NFP is soley not for profit and we are now in need of funds to get them vaccinated, spayed/neutered, FIV/FELV tested, and to cure a few coughs and sneezes. The total for all the kittens bills is about $485.00 USD.

Please help us so we can get these babies adopted as soon as possible. We have more kitties then we have hands, so volunteers are also appreciated. If you are in the area of Hometown, Illinois, please send us an email at: [email protected].

To donate to our rescue for vet care of these babies, please visit our website or just click on the following link. (It will go directly to our "How you can help" page) http://www.reachoutrescuenfp.org/howyoucanhelp.html



Thank you again for all your contant support. To view these babies just click on this link: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=111054 :)

[rg_girlca]

I sent you a PM Tracy. :D

[Lizzie]

Hmmmm! Do I sense an adoption in the making? ;)

[Reachoutrescue]

Hmmmm! Do I sense an adoption in the making? ;)
I hope so, but I think a donation....either one is wonderful of rg girlca! We appreciate everything you all are doing for these babies!

[rg_girlca]

Hmmmm! Do I sense an adoption in the making? ;)

I wish Lizzie, but unfortunate, I live too far and I am at my limit. So the only way that I can help from my end is to send a donation.

[Lizzie]

I wish Lizzie, but unfortunate, I live too far and I am at my limit. So the only way that I can help from my end is to send a donation.

Don't say "only", that's a wonderful way to help. I wish I could, but after paying for three of the adoptions and white kittie's vet fee, and with two special cats on the way, I have to hold back.

[Reachoutrescue]

Don't say "only", that's a wonderful way to help. I wish I could, but after paying for three of the adoptions and white kittie's vet fee, and with two special cats on the way, I have to hold back.

Lizzie, please do not feel bad. You have went beyond the duty of helping us get those babies. Just take care of your new special babies. By passing the word, you are doing more than enough. Thank you everybody once again.

[jazzcat]

Tracy, I just sent a donation. I sure wish I had room for another in my gang. I'd love Prince Charming the white one or one of the gray ones, heck I'd love them all!

The black and white boy really catches my attention. From his markings in the picture you posted he looks like a Picasso painting. If you still need names maybe you could call him Picasso.

[Lizzie]

Tracy, I just sent a donation. I sure wish I had room for another in my gang. I'd love Prince Charming the white one or one of the gray ones, heck I'd love them all!

The black and white boy really catches my attention. From his markings in the picture you posted he looks like a Picasso painting. If you still need names maybe you could call him Picasso.

My goodness! You have just helped me to re-name Thumper (shelter name because they couldn't call him Humper). I started thinking about artist names and, since Thumper does have unusually short legs, I think I will call him Lautrec - it's easier to say than Tolouse. Thank you, I've been trying to think of a good one for months.

Sorry, very sorry, about getting off topic.

Tracy - do you keep any meds at your rescue? Or you don't want to start medication until the sneezing and coughing kittens have seen a vet? Have you been able to isolate those cats? (You may have said and I apologise if I don't remember.) Is the woman who is coming to your rescue interested in general or did she hear about the kittens from Illinois?

[jazzcat]

My goodness! You have just helped me to re-name Thumper (shelter name because they couldn't call him Humper). I started thinking about artist names and, since Thumper does have unusually short legs, I think I will call him Lautrec - it's easier to say than Tolouse. Thank you, I've been trying to think of a good one for months.

Ah, love the name! :)

[Catty1]

Tracy - can you isolate the two and even run a vaporizer with Vicks in it? Might help them feel a bit better anyway.

Poor babies! :(

Hug them for me!

[Reachoutrescue]

Tracy - do you keep any meds at your rescue? Or you don't want to start medication until the sneezing and coughing kittens have seen a vet? Have you been able to isolate those cats? (You may have said and I apologise if I don't remember.) Is the woman who is coming to your rescue interested in general or did she hear about the kittens from Illinois?
I do not have them isolated...not enough space. They are, however, in one cage together with no other cats. I do not have an medication here, I never had a cat that was coughing like this before. It is kind of worring me a bit. I do not have a vaporizor...where would I get one? I am worried that all the kittens are going to be sick, including my other rescues and my own four pet cats. The lady that came by today was just looking in general. She saw my website and wanted two female cats. She took my two one year old gals. They have been together for a while and are familar with each other.

I lost a baby today. One of my five week old rescues passed away. She was fine yesterday, woke up today and she was way past gone. Very sad. It has been a rough day. Thanks for listening to my complaints.

[Catty1]

Ohhh...no, Tracy, I am so sorry about the wee baby!

Although with the Dozen, you saved many more than were supposed to be...this just is plain bad! I am SO sorry...HUGS!

A vaporizer - for humans, you can get at Wal-Mart for cheap. Fill with water, a bit of Vicks or tea tree oil(if your vet says ok), and away you go!

Tea tree oil is supposed to be antiseptic or something....the Vicks, etc, has eucalyptus.

[Reachoutrescue]

Tracy, I just sent a donation. I sure wish I had room for another in my gang. I'd love Prince Charming the white one or one of the gray ones, heck I'd love them all!

The black and white boy really catches my attention. From his markings in the picture you posted he looks like a Picasso painting. If you still need names maybe you could call him Picasso.

Thank you Jazz! I so appreciate it. Actually the little black and white boy is named Clark...for Clark Kent. Yesterday my buddy was holding him, I threw an empty can of cat food in the garbage and the kitty took a "flying" leap into the garbage can! It was too funny! I said to the kit, "what, do you think you are superman?" My buddy said that Clark fit him very well. I really do like Picasso though. I am going to think about it, Picasso kind of does fit him better. Again, thank you.

[Reachoutrescue]

Ohhh...no, Tracy, I am so sorry about the wee baby!

Although with the Dozen, you saved many more than were supposed to be...this just is plain bad! I am SO sorry...HUGS!

A vaporizer - for humans, you can get at Wal-Mart for cheap. Fill with water, a bit of Vicks or tea tree oil(if your vet says ok), and away you go!

Tea tree oil is supposed to be antiseptic or something....the Vicks, etc, has eucalyptus.

Thank you. I am calling my vet first thing in the morning. They were closed today. I just hope all of the felines do not get sick.

[jazzcat]

Thank you Jazz! I so appreciate it. Actually the little black and white boy is named Clark...for Clark Kent. Yesterday my buddy was holding him, I threw an empty can of cat food in the garbage and the kitty took a "flying" leap into the garbage can! It was too funny! I said to the kit, "what, do you think you are superman?" My buddy said that Clark fit him very well. I really do like Picasso though. I am going to think about it, Picasso kind of does fit him better. Again, thank you.
Clark Kent, that is very cute and sounds like it fits him well. Please keep it! :)

I've heard others on here say that taking a kitten with a cold into a bathroom, shutting the door and letting the shower run on hot water to steam the room will help the kitten breathe better. I don't know if that will help your kittens or if it's possible for you but wanted to offer that.

I'm sorry to hear about the kitten that passed.

[Lizzie]

We've thrown you into a bad situation. Can the sick cats be put in their cage into your bathroom? Once you have one cat with cat flu in a kennel, the chances are high that most will get it. They have been through a lot of stress and are still in a stressful situation which makes them more vulnerable. And the shelter you got the recent rescues from didn't do anything to check or treat any illnesses. You don't have any choice, at least I don't think so, but to take those sick cats to the vet tomorrow even though it will use up the funds you are saving for their spay/neuter and testing.

You can get a humidifier from any drug store for about $30 w/tax - another cost for you, I'm sorry. But that will work best if the cats are in a small room. It might be cheaper, I've done it myself, to have them in your bathroom and run the shower. Do you have a thermometer? Have you taken their temps? Do you know any other rescues nearby that will give you Amoxi or similar?

How very sad that you lost one of your kitten rescues. It must have been distressing to find her. Kittens are both very strong and very vulnerable, just like human babies. This forum is here to listen to you when you want to talk about all the problems you are facing, and both the successes and losses.

[doolittleky]

Tracy, I am so sorry about the baby. That has to break your heart. I am sorry the other two are sick too. I hope they get better soon and don't infect the others. It is really hard when you have sick ones and then they pass it to the others and you have a bunch of sick ones. I think I like the name Picasso too! LOL I wish I had some funds to send you but just spent over $300.00 at the vet myself. Now i am broke until payday.
Melissa

[Reachoutrescue]

We've thrown you into a bad situation. Can the sick cats be put in their cage into your bathroom? Once you have one cat with cat flu in a kennel, the chances are high that most will get it. They have been through a lot of stress and are still in a stressful situation which makes them more vulnerable. And the shelter you got the recent rescues from didn't do anything to check or treat any illnesses. You don't have any choice, at least I don't think so, but to take those sick cats to the vet tomorrow even though it will use up the funds you are saving for their spay/neuter and testing.

You can get a humidifier from any drug store for about $30 w/tax - another cost for you, I'm sorry. But that will work best if the cats are in a small room. It might be cheaper, I've done it myself, to have them in your bathroom and run the shower. Do you have a thermometer? Have you taken their temps? Do you know any other rescues nearby that will give you Amoxi or similar?

How very sad that you lost one of your kitten rescues. It must have been distressing to find her. Kittens are both very strong and very vulnerable, just like human babies. This forum is here to listen to you when you want to talk about all the problems you are facing, and both the successes and losses.

Well, I have a lot to do tomorrow...LOL!! I am not angry about the kittens or them being sick, just a bit frustrated. I am just worried that I am going to have problems affording it. I can not take money from my bills and family...I have to use other methods. I will figure it out. I always have. There are no rescues near by except animal welfare and that is our vet. Rescues are far and few everywhere!! I sent my fiance to pick up a vaporizor and vicks...we will start there. I will call the vet in the morning.

I feel so bad about the baby too. The momma is so worried about getting out of her cage and she has been neglecting them. I picked up some kitten formula and I am going to see if I can save the other four. Thank you for listening. The forum is great.

[Reachoutrescue]

Tracy, I am so sorry about the baby. That has to break your heart. I am sorry the other two are sick too. I hope they get better soon and don't infect the others. It is really hard when you have sick ones and then they pass it to the others and you have a bunch of sick ones. I think I like the name Picasso too! LOL I wish I had some funds to send you but just spent over $300.00 at the vet myself. Now i am broke until payday.
Melissa

Thank you Melissa. Don't feel bad about not being able to help...we all do only what we can. I expect nothing more. I am already broke, even when I get my check LOL!! We will work it out...we always have. Something is sure to give for these babies. Thank you for keeping up with all of this.

[rg_girlca]

Don't say "only", that's a wonderful way to help. I wish I could, but after paying for three of the adoptions and white kittie's vet fee, and with two special cats on the way, I have to hold back.

Lizzie, what do you mean, "You wish you could???" Don't you think that by YOU paying for three of the adoptions and the white kitty's vet fee is just as
good. That WAS your way of donating to this cause. YOU have been an Angel to these ones and a Godsend also.
Like I had mentioned before, YOU, Melissa and Tracy have all done such a fantastic job, each in your own way, by putting your heads together and getting these precious kitties out of that shelter. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go off like this, but I just had to let you know how I felt, as your comment really touched me.
Since being on PT I have never seen such a more dedicated bunch who have gone beyond the call of duty to help these precious animals and I am so happy to be a part of it. I haven't been able to help everyone who needed it, but I am grateful that I have been able to help a few that did.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about the little one that you lost.
Rest in Peace little one.

I pray that none of the other cats get sick. Is it at all possible to keep your own 4 cats confined in your bedroom for now. One thing that I found was good was Lysol disenfected spray. It is suppose to kill 99.9% of germs, including viruses and many others. I had used this when 2 of my rescues were sick with URI's. Mind you I was able to keep them isolated in my bedroom away from my cats.

I will definitely be saying a special prayer for you tonight.

[Reachoutrescue]

Oh Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about the little one that you lost.
Rest in Peace little one.

I pray that none of the other cats get sick. Is it at all possible to keep your own 4 cats confined in your bedroom for now. One thing that I found was good was Lysol disenfected spray. It is suppose to kill 99.9% of germs, including viruses and many others. I had used this when 2 of my rescues were sick with URI's. Mind you I was able to keep them isolated in my bedroom away from my cats.

I will definitely be saying a special prayer for you tonight.


Thank you for your prayers.

The Lil' Dirty Dozen are kept in a room in kennels, so I am trying to keep my four away from the back room. But if I keep the door closed all the time, the room will smell really bad. I don't want that. I am setting up the vaporizor, let's see if that works for now. Vet will be call in the a.m.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about the little kitten.:( I hope that the vaporizer will help the 2 sick kitties and that the rest won't become infected as well. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

Please remember that you're doing a wonderful job and you saved these kitties from euthenasia. Now they all have a chance at a better life and to have loving, caring forever homes.:)

[Reachoutrescue]

Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about the little kitten.:( I hope that the vaporizer will help the 2 sick kitties and that the rest won't become infected as well. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

Please remember that you're doing a wonderful job and you saved these kitties from euthenasia. Now they all have a chance at a better life and to have loving, caring forever homes.:)

Well, now three are coughing. I heard Icess (the deaf little boy) cough a bit ago. A pretty harsh cough. I hope I can get them into the vet soon. Usually they are pretty booked. I am glad I saved them though...they are too funny!!

[Reachoutrescue]

Just an update....the three kits that are coughing are going into the vet on Thursday...that is the only day they had opened. Better then nothing I guess. I hooked up the vaporizor with vicks solution in it. I will run it while I am here until we go on Thursday. I ran it last night...the orange male is not weezing as bad. So, lets just pray.

We are so in need of finacial help...if anybody has suggestions or can help us out...please let me know. :confused: We just don't know what to do....

Thank you everybody!