New Rescue .... Special "Angel"!!! [Archive]

kimlovescats

11-18-2003, 10:42 PM

Last night late, I received a phone call from a young college student (male) who had witnessed someone throwing a kitten from a moving car! Luckily this young man saw that it was a kitten, and stopped to pick it up. He was frantic to find someplace to take it in, as he is a young full-time student. I gave him directions to my house, and he came right over. When I laid eye on this baby I knew she was an ANGEL! It was obvious that her back left leg was broken ... it was dangling. Well, I took her to my vet today, to find out that BOTH of her back legs are broken!!! :( :( :(

I was there nearly two hours while she was sedated (which made her vomit about 4 times ) and while the Doctor made two special splints for her tiny little legs. When she came back up from the sedative, she went WILD!!! The vet suggested she stay overnight to calm down before coming home. She had her belly, tail and bottom shaved, as she will be unable to use her litter box or clean herself. I will have to do all of this for her for two full weeks, provided she doesn't have complications from the splints. (ie: blood circulation cut off, or sores developing).....
My vet called me later this evening and said that baby Angel had settled down and she was even able to hold her, and she was purring! She also had eaten, so that was great news! I will be picking up my new precious Angel Baby in the morning. (As well as finding out what my bill will be) :eek:

Please say a prayer for my new Angel .... she will not be leaving my home EVER .... no way I would entrust her care to someone else!

http://www.kimscats.com/PreciousBabyAngel11.18.03.jpg

kimlovescats

11-18-2003, 10:48 PM

http://www.kimscats.com/PreciousBabyAngel11.18.03.jpg

http://www.kimscats.com/AngelBasket11.18.03.jpg

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NoahsMommy

11-18-2003, 10:50 PM

Awwwww, Kim, I'm so glad Angel has found you. :) I couldn't think of a more perfect home and heart for her to be in. :) :) :)

She's a perfect doll. I'll be praying for speedy healing and a full recovery.

Love,
Kelly :D

micki76

11-18-2003, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by kimlovescats
she will not be leaving my home EVER .... no way I would entrust her care to someone else!

:) "EVER!" Typed with meaning.

I'm so glad to hear she's ok so far. Fingers crossed and prayers said.

Poor baby. :( People continue to disgust me.

CatDad

11-18-2003, 10:54 PM

Kim you are an angel for taking her in. I was very happy to read that the doctor was able to help her, but 2 broken legs, OMG. I was also excited to read that she had calmed down and ate something. I hope that she will have a speedy recover. Also she is just so cute in that picture. She looks kind of sad in that first photo, that broke my heart. She looks much happier in the next ones.

She and you will both be in my prayers. Please keep us up dated wen you can.

I just have to vent for a second:
Some #*?(!@% people should have D**M Heads amputaded. They are a #$@#()#$@ waste of oxygen. You could have at least stopped the #*)@#(*) car before you got rid of the kitty, you #(*@#) jerk.:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Sorry that just makes me REALLY angry.

krazyaboutkatz

11-18-2003, 10:55 PM

Kim, Angel sure looks like a sweetheart. I'm so glad you were able to take her in and adopt her. :) Prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way for a quick and full recovery for sweet little Angel. :)

jazzcat

11-18-2003, 10:55 PM

Prayers on the way!!

She is so adorable and I'm so glad she found you. I think you are a guardian angel!!

RedHedd

11-18-2003, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by CatDad
Some #*?(!@% people should have D**M Heads amputaded. They are a #$@#()#$@ waste of oxygen. You could have at least stopped the #*)@#(*) car before you got rid of the kitty, you #(*@#) jerk.:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
My sentiments exactly! :mad: :mad: :mad:

I'm so glad Angel found an angel in you. Godspeed for a speedy recovery little one. She looks so sweet.

Soledad

11-18-2003, 11:00 PM

I agree, you're definitely the angel in this story, Kim! You're generosity and kindness is just infinite!!

I'm so glad she found you. She's absolutely beautiful!!:) :)

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

11-18-2003, 11:02 PM

Kim, YOU are the angel, along with that young college student who saw the whole thing and had enough heart to stop and help. Poor little kitty. :(

She is an absolute doll and I can't wait for more pics and more good reports on how she's doing. I'm so glad to hear she calmed down and even purred for the vet. Now hopefully everything will heal properly and hopefully she has no internal injuries that will hinder her recovery.

I just love that sweet little face already! :D

Oh, and CatDad, we all understand exactly how you feel. :)

Steffi N

11-18-2003, 11:19 PM

Dear little Angel, a kiss for the black spot on your little chin. You are now with a big angel who will give you the best care in the world and a loving home... forever. I hope you heal well and have no complications. Big thanks for the student who called you, Kim.

popcornbird

11-18-2003, 11:46 PM

Poor baby! How could ANYONE harm such an angel?!?! :mad::( What a CUTIE she is! AWWWW! Congrats on the new addition! She has found the PURR-fect home! :D

Prairie Purrs

11-19-2003, 12:38 AM

How anyone could harm that darling baby is beyond my imagination. :(

Once again, Kim, you're doing a wonderful thing. I hope sweet little Angel recovers quickly.

Ally Cat's Mommy

11-19-2003, 01:31 AM

Kim, bless you for taking angel in and giving her a wonderful forever home. She could not have ended up in a better place. Sending prayers for a quick recovery. And to the guy who threw her from the car - what goes around comes around - so watch out!!!!!

Those pics just brought tears to my eyes, although when I look carefully at the second one she almost looks like she is smiling.

Barbara

11-19-2003, 04:03 AM

Oh how sweet she is. So much luck that this college student was there and he called exactly you:)

We keep paws and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

And Catdad: I wouldn't start with the head:mad: I would end up with it.:mad:

11-19-2003, 04:28 AM

What a lovely and sweet bundle of fur!!! Thank you so much for saving this baby!

Craftlady

11-19-2003, 04:46 AM

Thank goodness that college student stopped. What a sweet little girl, her face just melts ya :) I know with your tender loving care she is going to do super.

Hugs to the little one :)

jenluckenbach

11-19-2003, 05:00 AM

Stories like that make me embarrassed to be a part of the human race.:( :mad: But the happy endings help to make it all better.
Kim, you are right, she IS an angel. What a precious little face she has.

catcrazylady

11-19-2003, 06:05 AM

When I read Angel's story I got so angry!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/mad.gif I still can't believe the cruelty in this world!! I was picturing myself doing all sorts of horrible and cruel things to the #$*$!&@! who did that to her!!!:mad: :mad: http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/mad.gif
When I saw her face my heart melted! What a beautiful little baby she is!! I've given up on trying to understand why people do what they do and I try to focus on all the good there is. Her little face just proves that angels come in all shapes and forms!
Prayers are on the way for the quick healing of that beautiful baby! Included in my prayers is a great big thank you to God for people like you!!

auggie

11-19-2003, 06:09 AM

Poor sweet baby!
Kim, I'm so glad you're keeping this precious little Angel.
Prayers on the way. Please keep us updated.

sirrahbed

11-19-2003, 06:34 AM

I have not had a good cry in ages but I had one reading this. I just do not understand it. Not at all. I mean, I understand maybe finding a kitten and not being able to afford to help it (like the young college student) - but tossing it out of a moving car?? What could these people have been thinking? I just do not understand it at all. Oh I feel so sad. Thank you for taking your time and energy and money to help a little kitten like you have. Yes, I think you are the angel here.

stacwase

11-19-2003, 06:54 AM

She's very fortunate to have found you to care for her. Sweet little thing.

catlover4ever

11-19-2003, 07:11 AM

Kim, you are truely an ANGEL!!!:) What a beautiful Angel she is, the purrfect name for a purrfect furbaby. I hope and pray everything goes OK for Angel. Please keep us posted. --- Meg

K & L

11-19-2003, 08:00 AM

OMG! What a beauty! I have a soft spot for calicos. It is beyond me how anyone could be so cruel. You're an angel Kim!!!

kimlovescats

11-19-2003, 10:09 AM

Here is my precious Angel Baby .....

One bit of WONDERFUL news though ... she tested NEGATIVE for Feline Leukemia and Aids!!!

Now, just gotta get these little leggies all better!

http://www.kimscats.com/files/BrokenLegsBabyAngel11.19.03.jpg

sirrahbed

11-19-2003, 10:17 AM

YEAH!!! Thanks for the wonderful news and picture! What a doll baby she is!! Poor little thing looks pitiful with the legsplints but that is what will make her well! Blessings to you and you new Angel!!:) :) :) :) :)

trinity

11-19-2003, 10:40 AM

That is truly an adorable little furr ball. Did the college student give you any kind of contact info? I was just thinking it would be nice to let him know how she is progressing. Kind of a sort of visitation right? Three cheers to you for taking her in!:) :) :)

kimlovescats

11-19-2003, 11:04 AM

Trinity.... I told him when he was here to call back anytime he would like to check on her. Unfortunately his number showed up as "private" on my caller I.D.

Here is a short movie clip of Angel. Hope it works

http://www.kimscats.com/AngelMovies_003.mpeg

Edwina's Secretary

11-19-2003, 11:08 AM

What a spunky little thing she is!

moosmom

11-19-2003, 11:12 AM

Kim,

YOU are the Guardian Angel to this precious little girl. And I do not blame you one bit for never letting her go. I'd do the same thing.

Kudos to the college student who stopped and helped little baby Angel. And %$^#*@!!+_* to the scum sucking b@#%$&*! who did this to her.

You are in the BEST hands baby Angel. Have a wonderful life, baby girl.

gini

11-19-2003, 11:28 AM

God works in such strange ways. In this case He has put three Angels together - even under such strange circumstances.

The college student is an Angel for having stopped to pick up another Angel and deliver her to you - an Angel filled with love and compassion.

Bless you for taking care of this tiny baby. Please keep us posted on her progress. You will develop a bond with her that can never be broken.

Regarding the people that threw her out of the car - I do believe that God will continue to work in strange ways............He just won't show us what He has planned.........

CatDad

11-19-2003, 11:28 AM

I am so happy to hear that Angel is home and that the test were negative.:) She is adorable in that picture, but I feel so bad seeing her in those two leg casts.

Kim I still think that you are the real angel in this story.:) I also failed to mention the college student, he's ok in my book too.
Still sending prayers for a speedy recover and comfort for you both.

I missed the movie earlier, I just looked at it. She is a darling. She also looks fisty and ready to be well. I think you will have a time with her when she gets just a little better.:)

Barbara, you are correct, end with the head.*grins evilly*

catnapper

11-19-2003, 11:38 AM

Who couldn't resist that face! Some people are plain visious and they'll get theirs some day. Keep us updated on her recovery!

Lallypop11

11-19-2003, 12:01 PM

Thank you for saving that little angel, what a horrible story of how she came to be with you. I don't understand how anyone can look at a kitten and not want to protect and love it. I hope she is able to return the love that you gave to her. Do you have any intentions of keeping her?

Prairie Purrs

11-19-2003, 12:07 PM

What a brave little sugarpuss she is! With a pretty big meow for such a tiny girl!

I hope to see her all better and out of those splints in no time!

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

11-19-2003, 12:54 PM

Waaaaaaa - I can't see the video! <pouts>

Here's me, Miss "I'm going to school for IT" and I can't figure out how to get to see the video. It downloads, then comes up with an error:

MPEG by Bitcasting: File Format cannot find MPEG file header. This may not be an MPEG file.

I've tried everything I know and can't get it to open in Real Player, Windows Media, whatever, I can't play it. Any suggestions? Please....???? I wanna see Angel in action.... <pouts some more> :(

CatDad

11-19-2003, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Waaaaaaa - I can't see the video! <pouts>

Here's me, Miss "I'm going to school for IT" and I can't figure out how to get to see the video. It downloads, then comes up with an error:

MPEG by Bitcasting: File Format cannot find MPEG file header. This may not be an MPEG file.

I've tried everything I know and can't get it to open in Real Player, Windows Media, whatever, I can't play it. Any suggestions? Please....???? I wanna see Angel in action.... <pouts some more> :(
I finally used quick time and it had to update and get a new codex to play it. I actually ended up downloaded the Mpeg. It may be that RP and WM don't have the codex to render this particular format.

Ok after all of that download the file, it is about 3 meg, and then use quicktime. Does this mean that the other 2 can't play it, no. It just means that I took the easiest route for me.;)

Hope this helps.:)

On yea, I would go through the trouble, she is adorable.

PayItForward

11-19-2003, 01:33 PM

What a complete doll and her little Mewl's (Translation, slave attention now)

I am so happy, that she is home and safe. Heal quickly baby. :D

As for the people who hurt her :mad: Some people are just pure evil :mad:

PS. I could only play the film in Quicktime too

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

11-19-2003, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by CatDad
I finally used quick time

Thanks for the suggestion CatDad, it worked!!! I completely forgot about Quicktime because I don't use it that often so it was sort of "hidden" on me.

I am officially in love with this little sweetie pie!!! She is soooo adorable, and just doesn't want you to stop petting her, Kim! (notice how she only meows when the petting stops?)

Can she move at all with those big splints on her or is she confined to that basket for the next few days/weeks? So sad to see her like that, but I try to focus on the good news that she is now with you and will have the best life any kitty could have.

Sorry, gotta go watch the video again. ;) :D

Steffi N

11-19-2003, 02:13 PM

She is so adorable and is a spunky, feisty little girl as well. Listen to those mews saying 'Please pet me mommy" How long will she have to wear the splints? I know she can look forward to a happpy life with you.
I was able to play the movie in QuickTime too.

kimlovescats

11-19-2003, 02:30 PM

I'm glad everyone has seen the move ok! The vet would like for her to keep the splints on for two weeks. However, we have to really watch closely so that sores don't develop, or worse yet, that her blood flow isn't cut off in her legs! That would be very bad. Dr. Lavalley said that even if we had done nothing for her, her legs would heal but she would of course be very disabled. So... as long as we can manage to keep the splints on her, the better healed and formed her little legs will be. However, Dr. L. says one leg will be shorter than the other though, because she was only able to stretch it so far. :(

But no matter how long / short / mis-shaped her legs are, she is my ANGEL Baby and she is at home with me and CatDaddy for keeps!

In answer to the other question ... no, she isn't totally imobile... she was flip-floppin all over the floor trying to get to me .... so I have to keep her in a basket with me while I'm at my desk, or put her in a small pet taxi with a blankie when I can't be with her. I'm so afraid she would hurt herself trying to get around. SPUNKY, she definitely IS!!!

Thanks for all the concern, and yes I will definitely keep everyone up to date! ;)

ChrisH

11-19-2003, 03:28 PM

Aww, sweet little girl, I am so glad she found her way to you. Bless you Kim, and the young man who picked her up and brought her to you too. Sending prayers for sweet little Angel have a swift and full recovery.

Killearn Kitties

11-19-2003, 03:46 PM

What a darling girl she is. A little heartbreaker.:D Bless you for taking her in and caring for her. I'm sure she's going to come on well now after her bad introduction to the world.

I'll view the video as soon as I have figured out how to!

Miss Meow

11-19-2003, 06:11 PM

Humanity disgusts me sometimes :mad:

But, humanity also uplifts me. Kim, you're the ANGEL for taking in this little girl. She's so beautiful :)

rg_girlca

11-19-2003, 06:33 PM

Awwww an ANGEL taking care of a beautiful little angel.
Kim, she is so precious and you really have your hands full with this one. I pray all goes well with this sweetheart and she makes a full and complete recovery.

((((HUGS))))) to you dear friend.

carole

11-19-2003, 06:35 PM

WELCOME darling little Angel, we here at PT, are keeping you in our thoughts every day, and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Kim an angel for an angel is all I can say, she is beautiful, and it sickens me and distresses me so, that Angel has to go through this suffering because of an inadequate moron, how anyone can do such a thing is beyond me, and makes me very angry.

Anger aside, I wish you well with your new precious baby, looking forward to frequent reports on her well-being, she is in our hearts now, and we wish and hope for ONLY THE BEST for Angel from now on, BLESS YOU KIM AND ANGEL TOO.:)

Russian Blue

11-19-2003, 07:00 PM

My heart stops everytime I hear a story about some idiot causing so much cruelty to animal. :(

BUT, it is so refreshing to see such spirit in such a little soul!! Kim, you have to keep us updated on Angel. A positive story like hers helps everyone realize that good does triumph over evil.

I'm pulling my hair out because I can't see the video! I'll try again tomorrow.

Thanks Kim for sharing such an emotional yet heart lifting story. Sending BIG hugs to you and Angel! May her progress be as swift as her little spirit seems to be!

;)

catcrazylady

11-19-2003, 07:07 PM

Carole is right...this little girl is in our hearts now! She is loved by many and with all these good thoughts and prayers she will have to be well soon! More pics when possible please!!!
Thank you again for being there for her.

iloverat

11-20-2003, 01:40 AM

Darling Angel, you have so many prayers for a speedy recovery and a life filled with love with your savior-lady, Kim. My best to you both. I hope that those little kitten legs will heal without any complications and that Angel will be underfoot :) and scampering around really soon.

catmandu

11-20-2003, 09:55 AM

What a lucky Little Kitten , that you were close by , and with your kind heart , were there to take her in. Someone threw Munchkin at me , and she was a delightful Cat! sadly she had health issues and passed on at 6, but I had a special feeling about her. as my friends said , if a kitten was thrown out of a car , the best place that she could land would be at the feet of a cat lover!

kimlovescats

11-20-2003, 08:40 PM

Poor Angel was awake and crying all night long .... today, I just couldn't take it anymore .... her little bottom was being poked and rubbed by the big metal splints .... I had to take them off of her!!!! The vet special made them and they weren't cheap... LOL... but the tiny girl was miserable with them on. For one, they were still way too big for her tiny legs. Dr. Lavalley had said that her legs would heal on their own, whether or not they were splinted .... she was just trying to straighten them out some. But you know what? Angel can walk on them, so they are a bit misformed, I DON'T MIND!!!! You all just would NOT have believed how appreciative this baby was as soon as those old things were off of her! She immediately climbed up to my shoulder, layed her little chin down and PURRRRRRED her heart out! I bathed her little booty to clean all the poop that had gotten stuck all over the place, and she slept ALL DAY on the living room chair. Now she is snuggled down in Mommy's bed for the night! Of course, I have a picture to share! ;)

http://www.kimscats.com/AngelBabyBedtime.jpg

catcrazylady

11-20-2003, 09:07 PM

She is so so so so CUTE! Just looking at her brings tears to my eyes knowing what she has had to go through. Bless her sweet little heart!!! She sounds like such a sweet baby. She is so forgiving to trust humans again so quickly! Of course I think she knows that she is in the hands of an Angel!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
Do you have any idea how old she is? She looks so tiny in the pictures.
Still sending positive thoughts and saying prayers that she will have a complete and quick recovery. Sounds like the PT prayers are already working since she climbed onto your shoulder!! WONDERFUL NEWS! Keep healing little Angel and God bless you and your wonderful new Mommy Angel. You are already loved and cared about by many!!:D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

kimlovescats

11-20-2003, 09:20 PM

Thanks so much, Catcrazy .... yesterday at the vet she only weighed 1.09 lbs ..... so according to the way they figure weight vs. age, Angel is only 6 weeks old.

Ramona

11-20-2003, 09:40 PM

Oh my God, you are right, she IS an Angel, and so are you!!!!!! Oh what a sweet precious thing! I never saw such a beautiful kitty!!!!!!!!

carole

11-20-2003, 09:42 PM

Oh kim it just broke my heart to hear how Angel was suffering, its all so cruel, those monsters could have just handed her into a shelter.

Poor wee Baby, she is so gorgeous, she melts my heart, I am so glad she is feeling better now you have taken the splints off, lots of special hugs and cuddles wee girl, and Kim you are a saint, take care of yourself too, and Hugs to you as well, for taking such good care of this beloved precious furbaby.

CatDad

11-20-2003, 09:59 PM

I am happy to hear that she is doing so well. I appreciate the update. Really like the pic, she is just too precious.:) Hopefully she will grow into those ears.:eek::)

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. You and Angel are still in my prayers.

Steffi N

11-20-2003, 10:08 PM

Oh what a little love you are, Angel, to go through what you did and still be purring your little heart out. I know you must be feeling so much better now without those splints and all cleaned up. Gentle cuddles for you little sweetheart. I know you will be scampering around and playing soon. Your mommy angel loves you and so do we.

jazzcat

11-20-2003, 11:58 PM

She's so cute. I don't blame you for giving her a break from those splints.

Please keep the updates coming.

Fox-Gal

11-21-2003, 12:27 AM

Oh she is just a cutie pie, how any one could do such a thing to a face like that. I just love her and I don't blame you for keeping her. She is a very lucky kitty for even making it through that and for having you in her life now. I know she will have a wonderful life with you. If she could speak she tell you how special you are and how much she loves and thanks you for coming into her life.