Please pray for Riley

[momcat]

Hi PT friends!
Those of you in the Philadelphia area may have already heard about poor Riley. He's a 1 year old kitty who lives in an antique shop somewhere in the Philly area. Neighbors and passers-by loved to look in the shop after hours and watch Riley as he slept on his favorite antique chairs and play or stretch out on the shop's various wares. Riley was also known to stick his little paw out through the mail slot in the door as if he was waving to those walking by.
Sometime on the fourth of July a group of kids was seen drinking outside on the steps to the shop. Later on, Riley was found seriously injured and was rushed to the vet. X-Rays show he has a broken foot. From the examination and X-Rays as well as his injuries, the vet thinks when Riley reached out his leg was grabbed and the flap on the mailbox slot was slammed down on his foot. Riley underwent emergency surgery and word is he's doing well. The green cast with the paw prints on his left leg is just too cute. This kitty is so loved that folks in the neighborhood were planning a fund raiser to cover his veterinary care. According to the 6.00pm news, all of Riley's veterinary and recovery costs have been paid by an anonymous samaritan! (bless you whoever you are!) Sweet little Riley is expected to make a full recovery but it will take several weeks. By the way, the antique shop owner has sealed the mail slot.
Please join me in praying for Riley's swift and complete recovery from this terrible act of cruelty. As for those responsible for Riley's suffering...insert your own expletives......

[Frostfrog]

I relate with Riley right now. Sad to hear about such senseless cruelty, but also good to hear that so many fine people have rallied behind Riley!

[heidiv]

What is the matter with people??? What kind of emotion does someone get out of hurting the innocent animals?? I will never understand that?? I am so glad that someone was able to help out with the vet bills their are still people out there that will step up to the plate to help when needed....But this should have never happend in the first place poor baby... Thank You to the person who donated......

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Awww, poor Riley!! How can people be so cruel?? Is it that funny then to hear a cat crying???

Thank you to the donating human! Get better soon dear Riley!!

[Medusa]

It makes me sick. Poor sweet little boy was being his friendly self and someone had to cause him pain to make himself feel alive. Bless the anonymous donor and everyone who has prayed and is still praying for him.

[catmandu]

WE ARE SENDING PRAYERS TO POOR RILEY, AND THE PET ANGELS WILL BE WITH HIM TO HELP HIM RECOVER , AND HELP HIM WITH THE PAIN.
THEY WILL BRING RILEY DELICASIES FROM THE CARIBBEAN TO HELP HIM FEEL BETTER, AND EASE THE MEMORY OF HWAT THOSE YOUNG THUGS.
DRINLKING PROBABLY ILLEGALLY , AND CRUELTY TOWARDS GOD CREATURES, ONE PRAYS THAT SOMETIME THEY WILL MEET A PUNISHMENT THAT FITS THE CRIME.
ITS A SHAME THAT THESE PUNKS ARE SO JADED THAT THEY FIND CRUELTY AMUSING.

[joeycjr]

Thank you for all the views and responses, and most importantly your support. Riley is our store cat at City Chateau at 918 Pine Street in Philadelphia, PA, 19107. You can view him and our store at citychateauonline.com or stop in any time. Riley came home from the hospital last night and is staying at home on vacation for 8 weeks. He will be back to the store around labor day. So far all is good, he loves the pain medicine and rolls on his back and purrs after each dose!! All of his photos and updates are on myspace.com/citychateau