Mr. Magoo and wrist update...

[catmandu]

We are glad that Scrappy Paddinton , has calme down , and is doing better! How does he like the AWA mouse? If he dint get one, we can send another one , through the mail. Found Cats MMMMMMEEEEEOOOW For Scrappy Paddingtom Magoo!

[K & L]

I'm so glad you haven't given up on him and are taking it slow and with patience. Tell your hubby he's an angel!! Keep up the good work. I'm so glad you're wrist is doing better. Looked like a really nasty bite there. Can't wait to hear about the progress!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I think a medal for valor, bravery, and exceptional love is in order! And of course...a purple heart!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
Doesn't look that bad does it?

AACKK!!! IT looks AWFUL - see those craters around the punctures ?? Those are screaming INFECTION!!!!! I am retiring my pathetic long distance nursing right NOW I feel awful. All I could think of was nerve/bone/tendon damage. ARGHH!! I am sorry!!

*Deep Breath* That said, I am so glad things are better. T&P's mom obviously listened in on our conversation and summed up the situation eloquently I think. Everything will work out! I really think it is great that hubby has to take over the care for now! Male bonding ya know??

[aki]

CCL, I am so glad that you are better! I haven't posted in a while, work has been crazy. But I have stopped in from time to time to check on everyone. I also think that Paddy just needs some time to adjust and he will see just fine. My Chuck will bite if I startle him from sleeping and he can see just fine. Once I was playing with him by moving my hand under the newspaper. The next thing I knew he was chomping on my finger! I pull my hand out and my finger is gushing blood from the 4 punctures in it. Sometimes he will also bite harder than usual to let you know that he either dosen't want to be bothered or is done playing. We have nicknamed him the "Tasmanian Devil" because he plays so rough. Just 2 nights ago he wanted to be petted and I happened to be in middle of something, well I didn't get to it fast enough so he bit my arm and then trounced off. Anyway, God bless you and Paddy! I hope that everything works out for the best!

[jazzcat]

Originally posted by catcrazylady

I can't get over how much SP Magoo looks like Ripley.



I showed my husband these pictures of Magoo and he was amazed at the resemblence. He's a smaller version of Rip.

Here's a picture of Ripley playing with my foot. He has an 'thing' for my feet either bare or in slippers.

It looks like Magoo is just missing that golden apricot color that Ripley has on his underside.

[RedHedd]

Lisa - those bites look awful, but I'm glad you're healing up well and getting over the infection.

Paddy Magoo looks SO happy being brushed! I love seeing pics of him. It does sound like he's going to integrate well with your brood. I know you'll keep us up to date with pics and stories. Keep up the good work!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm glad you're wrist is starting to heal. How many more days on the antibiotics? You might want to check with your vet - oops, I mean doctor - but I think they say if you take the antibiotics with food they won't do such a number on your stomach, but check first because sometimes eating with them will reduce their effectiveness. So give him a call and see if that might help.

Paddy looks absolutely ecstatic in those pictures! It sounds like he really enjoyed his time out and about, but was also not upset about being put back either. Now he's starting to sound like a teenager who wants his freedom but still secretly wants some discipline and rules too.

I think it's great that your hubby is taking charge like that - and you were worried you wouldn't be able to talk him into just one more cat.

Thanks for the great update! Keep taking those meds and I'm sure before you know it the whole bite incident will just be a bad memory.

[Steffi N]

I am glad to read that your arm is getting better. I hope the pain goes away soon. It looks like your husband and Paddy Bear have formed a real bond, Paddy looks adorable and so comfy being brushed in those pictures. Its good that he is getting exercise and learning to know Sammy and Leroy. I hope the other introductions go well too.

I am sorry that you had to suffer so to give Paddy a forever home and hope that things will go well from now on.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I hope that things continue to improve! Take care of yourself!

[PayItForward]

Hope your wrist is feeling better.

[Kirsten]

I'm glad your wrist is getting better! It looks awful in the first picture, I'd never thought a cat can cause such a damage!!

Good to hear that things are better with Mr. Magoo now and that you're finding a way to communicate with him. It's nice that he can have some adventures outside his cage, and that he can meet the other cats and gets to know them... It must be so confusing to live in total darkness and then come to a new place, even though I'm thinking that cats can handle this better than humans.



(sorry for being so short tonight; I know I'm barely posting at the moment. My back is causing a terrible pain and I can hardly sit, so I can understand very well what a hard time you have with typing these days...)

Kirsten

[kimlovescats]

WOW, Lisa ... I think it did look serious the very first day! Those are some serious puncture wounds!!! Thank GOD you went to the ER and stopped what would have been a serious infection in your body!!! I am so terribly sorry you had to go through this, but it looks like your effort is already "paying off"! Mr. Magoo looks very happy to be free and pampurred by his Daddy! What a wonderful sight to see!!! Hugs to you, my friend, and am praying that your hand continues to heal, and things go well at your kitty haven!!!

[Laura's Babies]

WOW! That looks bad to my sore tired eyes and I am so glad you decided on medical care. Looks like you could have been a very sick "puppy".

What is the history on Magoo? How did he get blind? What happened to him? I looked back until my eyes got tired for anything like that that you could have posted but maybe I didn't look back far enough.

My thoughts are he is scared to death and he has to learn he can TRUST someone, and that will take time. He is such a pretty baby and to be completely blind has to be so hard. He is in a strange world and has all your other babies to deal with, probably expecting one to attack him at anytime. Just think how scared and out of sorts he feels. He really needs a lot of time and special care and concern to have him adapt to his new surroundings. He is probably overloaded with fright and confusion. You know I am an old softy for special needs kitties so I am pulling for him to get adjusted to his new home. God bless you for making him part of your family!! Kiss Magoo on the head for me when you are brave enough to try!! LOL!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Glad to see you back, Laura!

Here are the links, from the beginning.

Our first view of Ocular

Should he come home with CCL?

Uppydate

He's coming home, now we have to rename him

He's home and has a new name!

BAD Magoo!

And the next thread in the series is this one, the one you're reading right now.

Twink also got a new baby while you were gone. click here to see Barliman's story.

Better get some rest before you go through all these though. Welcome home!