ENDANGERED--incont. cat, NJ [Archive]

Catty1

10-05-2008, 02:11 PM

Awww, man! I HOPE someone fosters him soon! Do what jenluckenbach did - staple tarp sheeting on your floor and up the walls a couple of inches! Easy to clean!

Poor baby!

CC - do you mean he had a gun pellet lodged somewhere (bladder, urethra) and it came out - and now he's just leaking?

PRAYERS for that dear face!

critters

10-05-2008, 03:57 PM

Catty1

10-05-2008, 07:19 PM

Whoever THEY is, can they not get a cheap tarp to put over the tiles? weigh it down with rocks in the corners if they have to!

critters

10-06-2008, 06:29 AM

"They" are the "adopters," and I understand they don't want to mess with poor Sherbet at all. They want him gone ASAP. I'm sure they could get a tarp, but I'm more sure they won't.

GILL

10-06-2008, 08:33 AM

Is there a posibility that the pellet can be removed.

Catty1

10-06-2008, 09:53 AM

GILL - the answer is in part of the post on HP:
A sweet, sweet boy was driven from CA to NJ for a new home. En route, somehow a pellet he was toting moved (guessing here), allowing "pee to just run out of him." He currently living in a bathroom but is in dire need of another, less lonely circumstance, along with possible testing and/or surgery. At this point, it's almost anybody's guess what's going on, but he must be a real cutie to have put up with SO much. Can anybody foster on an emergency basis? The people that took him don't want him.

I don't think the adopters would want to pay for any surgery...this little guy is "ruining the tiles" in their bathroom. :rolleyes::mad:

critters

10-06-2008, 02:20 PM

You got it--they want him GONE. We're trying to find a safe place for him to go, then maybe the pellet can come out, or whatever. Whatever happened supposedly happened during the trip, and I can only figure that the pellet moved just enough...

critters

10-06-2008, 02:47 PM

Edits didn't stick, but I just wanted to say that I fear greatly for this sweet boy's life. He'd last about 10 minutes at AC, and I don't think there's been any response from vets who were emailed yesterday re: boarding him for a little while.

If I had the money and the "drive gene" I'd be sorely tempted for Ari & I to just go up yonder and get him!!!! :eek::mad:

Catty1

10-06-2008, 10:25 PM

:(

What about the place the 'owners' got him from? :(

critters

10-07-2008, 06:59 AM

Well, they're in CA. They have a representative in the group trying to place him, but I guess they don't have $700 to bring him back. :(

critters

10-08-2008, 07:06 AM

Well, the current thought is that he might come here, if we can get him here. SCI boy #3--how about that!!

Catty1

10-08-2008, 11:48 AM

How far away are you from him? I wonder if the "owners" or a friend of theirs would meet you part way?

I guess the CA people haven't found anyone?

Are there any PTrs in NJ?

PT Prayers for this little guy!

critters

10-08-2008, 04:34 PM

We're in VA. I drive, but I'm not "a driver;" it's been years since I drove more than 10 miles from home! :eek: I've heard he's in northern NJ, but I have NO clue how far away he is. A friend from VetPet has offered to start him on his way, by road or air, if he can get to her--75 miles away (must be near Newark--that's the airport she said).

Poor, dear, sweet Buddy, SCI boy #1, couldn't make it long-term, but, luckily, he left plenty of meds and experience in his wake. :love:

Catty1

10-16-2008, 09:25 PM

Any word on this poor baby?

critters

10-17-2008, 11:17 AM

It's looking like he'll be coming down not this weekend but the next (weekend of the 25th). He's 6 hours away. I'll post when there's a transport schedule set up.

This morning I warned the only vet still with the practice that helped me with Buddy that she should dig up Buddy's records and that Milo/Sherbet may be coming down.

The people have insisted that he HAS to be out by the end of the month.

Thanks for asking!

Catty1

10-17-2008, 11:41 AM

At least the people didn't throw him out on the street...but I AM glad to hear that he is coming down. I don't recall - but I think you had offers of help with transport.

Prayers for this sweetie! I hope some surgery will fix him up.

Got any kitty diapers meanwhile? Poor Sherbert - kitties love to be clean, so I can imagine how uncomfy he is.:(

HUGS to him, and bless you for helping!

critters

10-17-2008, 12:19 PM

LOL! Actually, his butt will be in human diapers (lots cheaper).

critters

10-17-2008, 12:28 PM

PS--There's been some interest from people from Baltimore or DC southward, but the rest is still hanging, as far as I know.

GILL

10-17-2008, 03:30 PM

If you need a driver to take him I can go as far a Baltimore.

critters

10-17-2008, 03:53 PM

THANKS so much GILL!! I'll pass the word to the people setting up his transport.

GILL

10-17-2008, 04:11 PM

So you know I am NOT on line on weekends.

critters

10-18-2008, 07:32 AM

Good to know! Otherwise I probably would've been a bit frantic by Monday. LOL

PS-My suspicion is that they won't be operating because of the risk of more damage, but I'd like to see him on pred, although it may well be too late. Since I got laid off over a year ago, I have plenty of time to express him all the time and to chase around for appointments and all. It hadn't occurred to me that I have stuff to move out of his room, and I think I'll use Catty's tarp or shower curtain idea; I'm not sure a shower curtain, even extra large, is big enough though.

I'm also rattling around bedding ideas.

Catty1

10-18-2008, 10:18 AM

Maggie, it was Jen who came up with the tarp idea. See here:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=145103

critters

10-18-2008, 01:52 PM

jennielynn1970

10-21-2008, 05:30 AM

Thanks for the link!

I can't get my paws on a plastic inflatable (washable) hospital mattress, so I guess I'll get Milo an eggcrate mattress and cut it into, say, 3 foot squares. They can be dumped if pooped or peed. Making a list for Wal-Mart...tarp, diapers, mattress, kibbles...

why not a toddler bed mattress. They are plastic coated or whatever. I used them for my foster cat that had bathroom issues.

I got mine off of the Freecycle network and Cheapcycle, and one toddler bed was free, the other was practically new, and I paid 10.00 for it.

Check out the Freecycle group in your area. LOTS OF STUFF FOR FREE!!!

Tarps, towels, bedding, pillows.
I put up a post on there a while ago for towels and stuff for my one shelter I volunteer at, I had so much stuff, it filled the back of my car with my seats folded down. Give it a try!!

critters

10-21-2008, 07:38 AM

BRILLIANT idea on the toddler mattress! Thanks!!

As far as his trip update, I'm freaking a good bit right now. Everybody but GILL backed out yesterday, and the person who has the contact with the "adopters" isn't replying. The person who gets things done, 10housecats, has been out of town and will be back online today. She got Ari a ride up here less than 24 hours before Ar would've gotten the Night Night Needle, so there's still hope, I guess.

GILL

10-22-2008, 07:47 AM

Yes I am still available when needed. Is there any thing else I can do in the meen time. I just wish I had the room too take him. But at 13 we are over flowing and I might have a one in from the house next to us.

critters

10-22-2008, 08:31 AM

Aww, you're something else, GILL! Things aren't looking too good at this point; apparently they've decided to put him somewhere they won't disclose, and all the other drivers have backed out. :(

jennielynn1970

10-23-2008, 02:02 AM

Why are they being so evasive when they're asking for help??

I'm in PA if you need transport help. I'm in Allentown, close to the turnpike.

pomtzu

10-23-2008, 06:32 AM

Things aren't looking too good at this point; apparently they've decided to put him somewhere they won't disclose,(

I'm hoping this doesn't mean that they decided to go with the PTS option! :( Can't figure why they won't disclose where he is. :confused:

critters

10-23-2008, 07:14 AM

Thanks Jenn! There's nothing new, good or bad, at this point as far as I know. As for the questions, I wish I knew...

critters

10-24-2008, 05:23 PM

Looks like GILL and Milo may be taking a roadtrip tomorrow! :D All the details aren't in place even now, 6 PM. :eek: Guess I'll do Milo's shopping in the AM; I hesitated, not knowing how it would shake out.

critters

10-25-2008, 01:12 PM

Poor GILL has been on the road all day. Traffic was heavy, I hear, but he has passed off Milo/Sherbet (who may get yet another name change) to the next driver.

critters

10-25-2008, 04:54 PM

He really is a doll face boy. I figured they'd be late since it had been monsooning, but they pulled up right about 5. I had diapers, groceries, and Ar's blankets in the truck, so I was SHOCKED he had a ginormous crate and 2 bags of stuff LOL. We managed to make it work, and he got to visit with the herd through the crate. Sass and Domino wanted to help him play with his toys, and the others just checked him out. I might've heard Jojo, the terrible tortie, hiss, but NOBODY else did! Sass the sweet tortie wanted to love on him!!

He's not happy with his own room, but I've promised him he won't live there and that he'll come out and visit tomorrow. A bath is on the agenda, then I'll see if he wants to come to bed & snuggle, like Ar likes to do.

critters

10-25-2008, 08:39 PM

GILL called somebody, and he made it home safely, too. Thanks GILL!!!!!! :cool:

cristy

10-25-2008, 09:04 PM

Yes, Gill is an angel...he's gotten his wings many times over! I'm so glad that Milo/Sherbet/whoever:) is finally to his furrever home! I think there has been more than one pair of wings given out over this baby! appy getting to know one another!

moosmom

10-26-2008, 03:34 PM

John Gill, you are THE BEST!!!!!!!!

Glad the furbaby is safe.

Catty1

10-26-2008, 07:13 PM

Any chance of pics?

Maybe you might combine "Milo" and "Sherbert" and call him Shilo!:D

GREAT that he is home! GILL, you are a saint!

momtomany

10-26-2008, 07:33 PM

John Gill has his own special place in heaven. God Bless you for all you do for these fur babies. :love:

critters

10-27-2008, 07:12 AM

Any chance of pics?

Maybe you might combine "Milo" and "Sherbert" and call him Shilo!:D
! good idea! Somebody also suggested "Koi."

GILL

10-30-2008, 10:44 AM

It seems that Milo, Creamsikle, Koi is in a great home with someone that will care and love him. This guy was a perfect gentalman the whole trip with us. Not a sound, just sat in his carrior and enjoyed the ride.
With a face like that you could not help but love him.

Lizzie

10-30-2008, 11:23 AM

At last, he's been given the break he has needed for some time. It will be interesting to hear how he adapts to his new home, and what Critters' vet has to say about him.

critters

10-30-2008, 02:17 PM

At last, he's been given the break he has needed for some time. It will be interesting to hear how he adapts to his new home, and what Critters' vet has to say about him.
Well...he's been twice, Mon and Tues. He has mites, fleas, UTI, crystals, and his foot's infected. He had to be cathed, and he REALLY showed himself. We came home with weeks of antibiotics, weeks of pred, and assorted other pills, potions, and a sack of Ringers. Luckily I got the Clavamox into him before he hid. He was 11+ pounds and needs to lose a little weight; it's better for his back & foot to not have to tow so much.

We were early, so we went to PetSmart. He LOVED it there, especially watching the little birds and the fish; Ari's friend Erika made the fish "dance" for him. The chins, gerbils, etc had the right idea--sleep the day away!! When we left it was unexpectedly pouring, and he didn't appreciate getting wet!

Tues. we saw a different vet, and she took him off everything but Clavamox after expressing him; he pee was still nasty & bloody. She felt like he was helping her pee him, so she said to leave him alone, except for the Clavamox, until Thurs to see if he'd pee on his own. Very, very happily, we got pee, and a fistful of tapeworms, yesterday. Never a dull moment with him!!

So...now he's been wormed too.

Oh, and he does NOT, obviously, leak pee all the time. :rolleyes: Frankly, that was a surprise.

Catty1

10-30-2008, 03:57 PM

I bet he got scared or stressed, and peed outside his box in his new home. OR he had a really bad infection and the new people didn't bother with a vet.

:mad:

Well, the best happy ending has happened - he's with YOU, and had many PTrs helping him. He's better off away from those - er- people.

I hope the original HS knows about this health update...and that those people are on an adopter's CAUTION list, if there is such a thing.

He is SOOO cute!:love::)

critters

10-30-2008, 04:10 PM

Oh, no question--the UTI was terrible, and his pee was stinking, nasty, bloody, disgusting stuff. Tomorrow he gets to come out & run amok again. :D

Yeah, the CA people know about all his diagnoses.

RipplingWaves55

10-31-2008, 11:28 PM

He had a pellet in or near his spine, which apparently shifted and is now aggravating the nerve/s to his bladder. :(

They're keeping him in a tiled bathroom, but "he's damaging the tiles." :confused:

Damaging the tiles??

The people are damaging him - someone has to have a heart to take this poor fellow to a home, even if he leaks because of his own problems. He can get aided if someone helps this poor boy.

I hope he's alright and someone will take him to a home soon. So sorry to hear this.

P.S, for 'damaging the tiles' - it doesn't matter what he damages. He is damaged. -_- :mad:

critters

11-01-2008, 07:32 AM

They certainly DID damage him. GILL brought him most of the way a week ago today, and Monday I took Koi in and got confirmation he had a UTI, crystals, mites, fleas, and his curled up foot was infected. At long last, the UTI is MUCH better, and the last 2 nights he's peed in his adapted litterbox. :D He runs amok during the day, and even found his way downstairs yesterday!! He'd never done stairs before.

critters

12-04-2008, 08:15 AM

If anybody has any old king- or queen-size mattress pads, we'd be glad to take them. Leaky Boy has decided he likes to sleep higher on the bed, so I'm hoping that using a mattress pad as our top blanket will catch the leaks. The wash loads are killing the washer!

jennielynn1970

12-04-2008, 05:14 PM

Can you use a diaper on him for at night??

Catty1

12-04-2008, 06:21 PM

Oh dear - is he still leaky, after all the meds and stuff?

I hope he heals up soon!

You could try Freecycle for pads...hopefully a PTr will have some around.

critters

12-05-2008, 05:07 AM

Normally, he drips just a little. When he's sick, he drowns the place. The week he & Ari were both snotty they drowned the place so much I only finished the washing yesterday.

catwhispers

12-07-2008, 03:56 AM

Just for the heck of it, have you tried putting a small cat bed with a small pad covering it right on the bed near you and putting a little catnip on it to attract him? If he likes it and sleeps in it that might help a little. If that gets wet it's easier to throw them in the washer than it is a comforter.

Also, I've seen plastic mattress covers in the dollar store, perhaps that can be used to cover the top of your blankets as well.

And thank you for saving him.