Can anyone help this guy? *UPDATE*

[animal_rescue]

I found this on Petfinder, if someone can e-mail her and see if you can help rescue this poor boy.

1363207- Cat:
Henryville,IN 812-294-4907 Kristen [email protected] 4-16-2007
Name: Snot
Age: 6mos
Size: M
Delete I found the most pitiful cat about 15 minutes ago in a store parking lot. His hipbones stick out, you can see his ribs and when he tried to rub against me, he lost his balance and fell over. Still all he wanted was attention. One ear is matted with what looks like dried blood. The ear appears intact though. His eyes and nose are draining so he must have an infection. I couldnt leave him there but I cant keep him. I really cant even afford to help him. I already have 3 rescue cats, 2 from petfinders. I could take him to the pound but in the condition hes in now, they would just put him down. Im hoping theres a rescue place that will take him? Hes very affectionate, even as sick as he is. Hes white with large marmalade spots and Id guess the age from 4-6 mos. All Ive done is bring him home, sit him on my front porch and fed him. Im going to try and wipe him down with a wet sponge in a bit. I know the odds of someone taking him are slim but Im hopeful. If a legitimate rescue facility takes him, I could make a small donation now and would be willing to make a larger one next payday. I could possibly even foster him outside if he can be taken to a vet and made healthy. I have a pet door on my garage so he can come in and out of the weather. Please consider this sweetie. Hes cute, affectionate and not too big yet so could be placed easier than some. I willing to work with any rescue facility to help him.

[Catty1]

I hope she can foster him in her garage...keeping the kitty door shut for a while...

I am too far to help...not sure if she needs donations....

I'll drop her a line and see what's up...

[Catty1]

Emailed Kirsten last night and here is her update. Snot sounds like a loving kitty!

"Hi

Thanks so much for the email. He's currently staying on my front porch. I put a big blanket on a chair and thats where he stays. I'm hoping with just food and a safe place to stay, he'll improve some. He's in a sad state. I tried to clean up some of the blood and snot off his face and couldn't get much done because he constantly rubbed his head against me. I think he might be deaf or close too it and wonder if the blood could be a ruptured eardrum. I couldn't find any other source. He doesn't appear to be in any pain, just very weak. I'm going to worm him in another day or two. Wanted him to get a little stronger and some good food in him first. And I get paid next week and will try to take him to a vet.

Kristen"

[Medusa]

Oh man, this is awful. He may not be deaf. One of the ferals that I placed a couple of years ago appeared to be deaf but she had so many ear mites that she couldn't hear. Once that got taken care of, all was well. That poor boy needs immediate vet care.

[Catty1]

I emailed her and gave her the link to this thread.

[DizzyWhizz]

Hi everyone

Thanks for the interest in Snot. I've decided to take him to the lcal vet but he's closed today. Everytime I go outside and Snot wobbles over to see me I feel like such a horrible person. He's eating, drinking and moving to follow the sun spots on the porch so I think those are good signs. If he ends up not being deaf, I'll keep him as an outside cat. If he is deaf, I'm going to have to find him an inside home. I've taken pictures and I'm going to try and put them on her. I'm not the best at computers though so wish me luck. And cross your fingers that the vet will work with me on a payment schedule.

[Medusa]

Oh, this is just too much. That poor boy is suffering. If you talk to your vet before any treatment is given, chances are s/he will work w/you. PLEASE get him there ASAP. And please rename him. That's just too sad a name. This just makes me sick. I feel so bad for the little guy.

[Catty1]

I hope that wound can be treated...I am sure your vet will help.

But I love how affectionate he is!

How about changing the name to "Snit"?

I hope you can take him in tomorrow. Thanks for signing in and please keep us updated.

[Medusa]

I think his name should be Rocky. He seems like a champion to me. He's made it this far, bruised and bloody but still standing.

[animal_rescue]

Aww I think he looks like a Wilbur.

[Medusa]

That's a cute name, too. Whatever name he looks like, he still needs medical attention ASAP.

[DizzyWhizz]

I took Snot, now named Patton to the vet today. He weighed 4.7 lbs. He has the usual....ear mites, worms and an infection. I have medicine now for all 3. He was an angel for the vet. Never once growling or trying to claw. Just kept rolling around on the table wanting attention. Haven't decided what to do with him. Now that I have quite a bit of money in him I feel like I should keep him. Although as affectionate as he is, he'd make someone an awesome house cat. I have to take him back in a week to see how much he's improved. Provided I still have him of course. I had an offer from a Northern Indiana Rescue to take him but they are hours away. The vet said he was a very lucky guy. I said he just recognized a sucker when he saw one.

[Medusa]

YES! That's the best news ever! I'm so happy for Patton and so grateful to you for taking him to the vet and getting him the care he needs. I'm sure you'll continue to do what's best for him, whether you keep him or find a good home for him. I'm so relieved and I'm sure you and Patton are, too. Atta girl!

[Catty1]

Wow...he is SUCH a love bug, isn't he!

It makes me wonder if he was genuinely lost rather than dumped...his people moved, he escaped, and came back "home". Something like that.

After the worms are gone, he will REALLY start blooming!

Did the vet take a guess at how old he was?

Hopefully you can find him a loving home...or, like many here, fail Fostering 101!

[Donnaj4962]

I am in Northeast Indiana, not sure if I can help with transport.... I will PM DizzyWhizz.

Wish I could foster, but I am at my limit with my 2 and I know they would not accept another in the mix.