Donations Needed For Dusty's People's Foster Kitty....

The kitty went to the vets on an emergency call last night, and has been having lots of ups and downs. Leslie has offered to pay the bill but really doesn't have money for a huge bill So I'm posting this in hopes others will be willing to contribute to this abandoned (by the neighbors :mad: ) cat "Lucky" to help defray the cost some. Hopefully Laura's son will post the vets office info address etc. And we all need to say prayers that Lucky will pull through whatever bug has hit him so hard. :( If even a few people contributed something, it would be wonderful. ;) I'm glad Dusty's People have taken this cat & his brother into their house until other arrangements can be made to find them forever homes in a no-kill shelter. Here's the link to the thread Leslie posted last night regarding this....thanks! Jan P.S if contributions are sent, it's a good idea to write that it's for Lucky's care on the check, or a note. ;)
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59214

I'm sure Laura would be delighted to get back from work, and find out that Lucky survived, and maybe will get a good home with his littermate! :D

After reading the thread Leslie said she didn't know the address for the donations to be sent. I have it listed here.

Animal Care
14101 W. Club Deluxe Rd.
Hammand, LA 70403

My and Mina's prayers are with Lucky.

Chong?????

Oh yes we just looked in the phonebook and they have a web site for Animal Care if you are interested the web site is www.animalcarecenter.net It gives all the information being requested.

I crossposted this from the other thread that Leslie started. Dusty's People posted a link to the animal hospital....and I highjacked his post! :eek: :D

:D

"Lucky" (formerly known as "Cheech") is "hanging in there"!

I just got off the phone with Dr. Wheat -
the "owner" of the Clinic in Hammond that is treating him.

Doc Wheat called Hammond and spoke with Lucky's Treating Vet -
Dr. Kate Adams ~~

No "New News" - still awaiting blood test results -
but Doc Adams told Doc Wheat she "thinks" he may pull through all this -
but she's still worried because they have no idea WHAT's wrong
with him - WHY he has the high fever.

SO FAR - he's run up about a $350.00 Bill -
and of course he's NOT "out of the woods" -
nor out of the Hospital - yet.

Donations for Lucky ~~

Here's the Full Name of the Clinic =

Animal Care Center
14101 W Club Deluxe Rd
Hammond, LA 70403

*NOTE* the correction of the spelling of the town = Hammond.

If you *MAIL* a donation check or money order -
please show "Lucky the Cat" on the "memo" line.

If you'd like to use VISA or MasterCard - the Clinic
*WILL* Accept credit cards over the phone ~
Call the Clinic at (985) 542-6300 -
but they CLOSE at 5:30 PM EASTERN Time - so don't call till Wednesday.

THANKS for any and all Donations!!

;)

/s/ Phred
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Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:D

"Lucky" (formerly known as "Cheech") is "hanging in there"!

I just got off the phone with Dr. Wheat -
the "owner" of the Clinic in Hammond that is treating him.

Doc Wheat called Hammond and spoke with Lucky's Treating Vet -
Dr. Kate Adams ~~

No "New News" - still awaiting blood test results -
but Doc Adams told Doc Wheat she "thinks" he may pull through all this -
but she's still worried because they have no idea WHAT's wrong
with him - WHY he has the high fever.

SO FAR - he's run up about a $350.00 Bill -
and of course he's NOT "out of the woods" -
nor out of the Hospital - yet.

Donations for Lucky ~~

Here's the Full Name of the Clinic =

Animal Care Center
14101 W Club Deluxe Rd
Hammond, LA 70403

*NOTE* the correction of the spelling of the town = Hammond.

If you *MAIL* a donation check or money order -
please show "Lucky the Cat" on the "memo" line.

If you'd like to use VISA or MasterCard - the Clinic
*WILL* Accept credit cards over the phone ~
Call the Clinic at (985) 542-6300 -
but they CLOSE at 5:30 PM EASTERN Time - so don't call till Wednesday.

THANKS for any and all Donations!!

;)

/s/ Phred
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YEEEOUCH Phred! That bill's not unexpected for emergency critical care, but I sure hope this shameless plea for donations brings out the spirit in all the PTers! ;) Come on Lucky...you HAVE to pull out of this one so Laura can come home to some really good news! Thanks for the uppy-date! ;)

Just wanted to give a Special Heart Filled Thank You to all the PTer's for being so helpful. I know that Dr. Adams is doing her best to care for Lucky. I could see concern in her eyes last night well EARLY this morning when she told us Lucky(aka Cheech) would have to spend the night. It really saddened My wife & me to have to leave him there. My wife held him in her arms for about an hour before we left to bring him to the Vets Office. I would like to take a few mins to Thank Leslie and the rest of the PTer's for making this Possible for Lucky. All you PT'ers are true Angels. The help and the response are overwelming enough to make a person cry:( . So once again thank all of you...

Mom called and is totally amazed By everything happening with Lucky. She is glad he made it to the Vet........ Said if she were home it would be a lot of running from the Vet to the PC to keep you all posted but Hey Duty Calls. She also asked that I tell you a Greatful Thank You. She was hoping to get a reply on what could be the problem and it turned out She missed something better. When I spoke to her about 6:00pm she said to tell you all Thank you from her and that Lucky and all you PTer's would be in her Prayer's. So now I have updated you from the boat end of all this. Again God Bless You All.

oh dear! I just wish I knew how the poor boy is doing tonight and kicking myself for not telling dr. to call me at work and to call Rhonda and Kev at home with update before she leaves for the night.. Hopefully she will call one of us in the am! I was hoping she would do cbc, wbc etc today...kicking myself for not insisting and just going for her deciding when would be right time- he should have had it today- oh well maybe she feels he's too weak to take blood- i am not the vet, sigh...Thanks all again, thanks thanks thanks!

I wish,that I could donate,But Princess,and Moose,taht I know,of,need Expensive Dental,done,and Maybe JJJ3! Each treatment,is going,to be at least $500.All we,can do is to send Prayers!

Fear Not ~ Lucky, da Kat, is doin "OK" this morning!! :) :)

Temp was down to 99.5
He "ate" his grub last night
He's *pee'd* (no mention of *pooh*)
He's started on a Vitamin Supplement

Blood Test results STILL not back ("maybe today").

Doc Kate Adams is "off" today -
Doc "Laverne" is watching him today - she'll prolly give
him another "check-up" at lunch time today.

As of Noon - Lucky's "bill" was up to <eek> $428.79!

I took a few bucks off that with an Over-the-Phone CC payment;
so far none of the mailed donation checks have arrived -
but that's not unusual.

The Clinic is working with us on the bill -
they have agreed to *wait* a few days
to see what comes in from Pet Talkers.

They offered to have Doc Laverne call me with an Uppy-Date when
Doc got done with a patient she was seeing -
I said to wait till Doc gives him his *check-up* - THEN call me.

So we (*I*) might hear something more this afternoon.
I'll *post* when I hear from them. ;)

And Front Desk Danielle confirmed the Word is Out that both Lucky and
Brudder Cheech are "available" to a Loving Home "down South" -
I think they're sorta "working on that". :)

Hang In There, Lucky!!

/s/ Phred
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Thanks for the uppy-date Phred....Leslie's been wondering. I think she'll pass out at the bill to date. :eek: I called the clinic earlier at Leslie's request (she's at work) and they wouldn't give me any info except to say that Lucky is still alive. It would be great if a forever home was found for both Lucky & Louis (as he was dubbed) be it down South, or transported up North. Sure hope some donations get there quickly. ;) I'd be donating if I didn't already have reservations at the poor house. :(

:D

He's started **PURRRrrrrin**!! :) :D

Doc Lavergne just checked in after giving Lucky a PM *check-em-up* ~~

DOIN **PHINE** is a good summary!

She said his blood tests *point* towards it being "Haemobartonella" -
or "Hemobartonellosis" - an infection of the blood.

Read all about it at >>>
VetInfo - Hemobartonellosis

They changed his Antibiotic Meds and he immediately started to
respond to the New Meds!! :)

Doc said he IS *Purrrrrin* and begining to "walk around" a bit -
EXCELLENT Signs!!

Just got interrupted ...
The Clinic called to ask how to get onto this Pet Talk web site!!
They want to see what all the *Phuss* is about! ;)

HI to the Lucky's White Coats!!
We'll find the other "threads" and link them for you.
Take GOOD Care of "our" Kucky Kat, please!!

Back to Lucky's Tail ~~

He's doing MUCH Better!!
Keep the Purrayers and Good Wishes flowing, please.

Annnnd... a few "Donations" sure wouldn't hurt!

*edit*
:eek:
I messed up Doc's name (badly) ... (Sorry, Doc!!)
Here she is >>

Dr. Melanie Lavergne ...
http://www.animalcarecenter.net/hammond/drlavergne.jpg


/s/ Phre

That is great news!!! I'm so glad he is responding!

I think once all the other threads are linked in this one someone should cross post in General. I'm sure there are some generous folks over there who would like to help but may not visit the cat side much.

I just called in my VISA donation and spoke with a very nice receptionist, Danielle who told me Lucky was doing "great":) She sounded very happy to hear from another PetTalker!! I hope they do peek in - if so..
Please keep taking care of our Lucky boy!!!

Yes, a compilation of all the threads would be a great idea but I do not have time to do it just now - maybe later!! I have Missy here and need to get busy with dinner.

Thanks for the updates, Phred.

GREAT NEWS!!!

Thanks Pred - QSL - Leslie - Dusty's People - AND Doc Lavergne.

I'm going to get on the phone right now.

C'Mon Lucky - you can do this - we're all rooting for you xxxxx

Lynne

Funny, everytime I try to call to make a donation the line is busy. I hope that is good news on donations coming in.

Back to calling.

Right I've phoned through and placed a donation for Lucky - completely painless - c'mon Pet Talkers we can help this gorgeous fur boy!!

Lynne

PS Hee hee Jazzcat - bet you tried when I was on the line! Keep trying won't you?

AWWWW Thank you ALL!! I'm sure Leslie will be very happy she doesn't have to swallow this whole bill herself now! :D Glad a diagnosis hs been made, but now wonder if his brother Louis is carrying this as well? I had no idea it could cause such severe fever in a cat...but am tickled to know he's finally feeling better! YAYYY!!! Hope his White Coats check in here and see for themselves what all the fussin's about! :D ;) They may never leave LOL! :D

Just got through and he is still doing better.

Great news Jazzcat! Also good idea about crossposting in General as well. My 'puter's being annoying today, so I'm not even attempting it right now! Time to reboot I guess. :rolleyes: Keep those donations coming everyone! ;) It would be wonderful if Lucky & Louis both got homes with a PTer. Wishful thinking!? :confused: :D

:eek:

Gud Grief!! :p

PLEASE ~ Don't start any *more* Lucky Tails threads!

There's PLENTY floating around here now! :p

Current "thread" asking for Donations & his current condition
entitled: "Donations Needed For Dusty's People's Foster Kitty...."

http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59267
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another "thread" entitled: "Prayers Needed For Laura's son's Cheech!"

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59214
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early "thread" entitled "Todays Update On Cheech" (9/20)

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59205
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Thread entitled: "More On the Help Needed from Laura's Babies" (9/19)

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59046
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FIRST Thread about Cheech/Lucky - the Day he was Found -
entitled: "Need some help..... "

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59006

That's "all" I could find... :p

/s/ Phre

:( had to run and go pay some Bills and I missed the Call from the Animal Care Clinic....... I will try and call them tomorrow am. But you missed the the original link posted on Lucky http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=59006 this was Originally posted by Laura's Babies

Hey Dusty~~

Doc asked that Your People kinda keep an *eye* on lil Chong/Louie -

Doc said if he has what Cheech/Lucky has -
he will begin acting the Same Way -
very lethargic, high temp, mopey, may not eat...

If Brudder Chong/Louie stays "perky" - then he either wasn't
infected; OR he fought it off on his own.

Doc also said it's not too likely that da Boys would have
:eek: *infected* the other Dusty's Howze Kats -
but to be *SAFE* - Brudder Chong/Louie SHOULD be kept isolated
from any other cats for a while.

PS: Laura's Thread (#59006) is the LAST one in my summary list. ;)

/s/ Phred

Louis is seprate from the other cats he has his own room here. I have him Isolated from all 5 of the others just checked on him and he appears to be fine...... His is still purring and quite active. They (Louis and Lucky) were put out by the neighbors at the same time but very few times did I see them together. So he may be in the clear. So I guess we need to say our Prayers for him as well. I just don't understand how people can get pets and not really want them. But thanks for the update.

Ok Mom (Laura's Babies) just call for an update and asked if I would e-mail her the vets name and phone # so she could check on him throughout the day and make a DONATION toward Lucky's Pet Care bill. And again sends her prayers for all PTer's and Lucky

Being this is transmitted by fleas..is Louis flea free I hope? And all your cats Dusty's People & Laura's Babies? Just a thought. Better to be on the safe side, though I'm not so sure this is all that easily transmitted. Sure beats the diagnosis of panlekopenia aka distemper! A heartfelt HUGE thank you to all who've donated to this worthy little Louisiana castaway! :D :) Pet Talk people are just the best..and I'm so happy to have 'met' so many wonderful and giving people! ;) Laura will be sooo happy hearing all this great news! Jan

Leslie's here and wants all of you to know how very, very much she appreciates PT prayers, donations, vet calls, good wishes, and especially to Dusty's People for taking these two boys in the first place! :D We're all so grateful for all the donations coming through for this "Lucky" boy! All the Pters want Rhonda & Kev to give Lucky LOADS of kisses and headbonks to the purring happy boy! :) ......Don't taper off on those donations LOL :D

Hi all - I placed a cross post over in General and it is here. I thought this would give more folks a chance to read about Lucky, even if they are unable to help - to know what a fantastic thing is being done on PT.
This look OK with everyone???

I hope Lucky is doing better! Are they still accepting donations? I won't have time to call in tomorrow (I don't get home until around 4pm pacific time), but I can call in on Friday. Will they still be accepting donations on Friday? :)

Lucky - Get well soon!!! :)

Yes I am sure donations will still be accepted Friday. I would again Like to send all my thanks to All PTer's for all the thoughtful things you all are doing for a Kitty no one has met. And again the little guy Lucky gives you all his Apaw's and an all paws up for helping him through this. I will try and post some pics of him as soon as he gets out the Animal Care Clinic.

Oh and I forgot to add that All cats are FLEA FREE. They get treated as per Directed on the Advantage drops. So no flea trouble to worry about here.

I understand there is a miracle taking place. This had made my heart swell with so much love for everybody. I never would have dreamed in a million years!! When I posted Sat 9/18/04 that it would have inspired this miracle that is taking place right now. To say thank you seems so insufficient!! I am proud to be a member of the PT Family, the greatest family in the world! I will be calling shortly with my donation and to check on our boy Lucky. One Lucky PT kitty.....the newest member of the PT Family! To say Thank you again seems so insufficient but for the moment it is all I can do. I will stay in touch and checking on him and the situation. My many, many heart felt thanks to everyone...even those who may only have been able to say a prayer. I have to go sling my pots and pans for now but will check again on this later. Love for everybody and their fur babies for now.

Laura

To all the PTers

I join Laura in saying a heartfelt thank you for Dusty's People and Leslie. I have never heard of anything like this is my life!!! You are all some pretty special people with awfully big hearts for our 4 footed furry friends!!! There are some pretty amazing people in this family of PTer's and I am glad to be a part of it.

Just got off the phone with April. Sounded like she was sort of busy (had to put me on hold, phone ringing in the background....) but she did say he is doing good! :D

Go Lucky! :D :D

:)

Lucky, da PT Kitty, is DOIN JUST ** FINE **!!

Just got off the phone with Doc Kate Adams - the White Coat who
first saw Lucky...
She's VERY Impressed at how well he responded to the new Meds he
got after the blood tests were in...

Doc says he's become a lil Purrrrin Machine,
gives Rubbies to everyone, walks around his cage,
and "EATS like a Horse"! :D

She's going to do a fecal test on his next BM;
and is a lil bit worried that he's Sooooo Thin -
but with his appetite - he should start gaining weight.

Financial Report:

His total bill is around $450.00 - with MORE to be added...
We have ABOUT $145.00 received as Credit Card Donations
Leaving a "Current Balance" of $300.00 ( :eek: )

They have not received ANY of the mailed-in Donations (YET) -
but today's mail hasn't arrived - and we KNOW there are
Donations in the mail!

THANKS!! to ALL who have Donated; and to those who will Donate!!

NEXT CHALLENGE:

We NEED to find Lucky and Brudder Louie a HOME!!

The Clinic will take a *snappie* of Lucky and post it on the
waiting room bulletin board.
None of the Staff know of any Local Shelters who are no-kill. :(

Southern Pet Talkers ~
We need HELP in finding either a Kat Rescue who will
accept da Twin Boys (they're ~8 months old) -
OR ~ A New FurrEver Home!

And we need to find a place for them SOON!!
Lucky, if he continues to improve at his present rate -
will be ready for Discharge NEXT WEEK!!

ANYbody need a kupla Kute Boy Kats??

/s/ Phred
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<Meee-Ooooow>

Louie/Chong (L) and sickie Brudder Lucky/Cheech on the (R) >>>

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f6f7d248.jpg

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Such a handsome pair of kittens! :) Everyone...put on your thinking caps! Now we need to find forever homes ASAP. ;)

Regarding the bill! Well, we shall see what the total is and after donations, the rest I will cover! You all have been super! I am so happy that Lucky seems to have sprung back to life! I am still at work, and won't be home till nearly 9pm at this rate so won't get to call the vet- I am so glad others have been able to talk to the vet clinic! Tomorrow, I have to leave early before they open so geez- it's been hard but it seems they have not needed my "approval" for treatment or they would have called me and left messages on my voice mail! (They have my visa # for billing for treatment). So anyway, thanks all! Dusty's People, You use a very nice vet service! I am glad we called them Monday night instead of some service you didn't know of- turned out to be a good move and close to home for you all. How's Louie doin? How are YOU guys doin????

I wouldn't be able to pay anything for about two weeks. Would that still be ok? It won't be a lot but I'd like to help. Kind of return the good favors from Chance last year.

Hello there dukedogsmom! I will pm you re: your wonderful kindness here! As we are anticipating Lucky may continue to get better? We hope we hope we pray we pray... and be discharged to Laurasbabies son and daughter-in-law Kev and Rhonda, (Dustys People).

I just can't tell anyone here in PT just what a GREAT bunch of animal lover's you are. The response, The Prayer's, The Help with keeping up with Lucky's Hospital stay, and the finances are just about enough to make a Grown man cry. These two Boy's have more Family than anyone I know. Their family are from every where just look in the mirror and realize you are their family, Their Heaven Sent, And THEIR ANGELS. Each and everyone of you took a BIG part in these Twin Kitties Life. Yes We (Rhonda, Mom, & Myself) are the ones that found Lucky in real bad shape. But ALL of YOU are the one's that helped the most. Prayer's, Donations, & Support is what has Lucky where he is at today I am amazed at what all you have done for a little Kitty. Louis & Lucky may not be moch to the people who owned Them but we all done our part in giving them a loving Family here in PT I just hope when they get in there FOREVER HOME/'s the People will become a part of the PT Family, So that we can Keep intouch with these Boys. My Wife and I plan to go visit Lucky and make a donation toward the Vet Care Bill. I know it will not be much but every little bit helps. The boys can stay here until we either find them Transportation or a Loving Family Here in Ponchatoula, La or the surrounding area. If Transported I may be able to help a touch and the Doc may also know some other route's to go about this. Next week I will be in Fort Smith, Ark. working but that may be to soon for Lucky.
Ok I am going to stop jabbering as my wife calls it (LOL) But just want to say God Bless each and everyone of YOU, and again Thank you all so very Much....... Kevlin