Home needed for injured cat

[AngelEyez1982]

My crackhead neighbor (literally) just moved out of her home yesterday. My boyfriend and I went walking over there and found her outside cat that she left behind. It is in desperate need of some tender loving care. I have been feeding it and trying to put ointment on it's ear, but I can't bring it inside like I would like to do. I have two other cats, plus our lease says "No pets" so we're pushing it as it is. I would love to find a home for it....perferably inside. It's missing her/his left ear, is skinny, and has scratches all over her/his face. Needless to say, my neighbor wasn't treating it good while she lived there.

These are horrible to look at, but I took some pictures:

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

This poor thing needs some medical attention! Do you have any no kill shelters in your area that you could get him/her to?

Poor thing, but thank you for caring for the kitty and trying to find a good home for it!

[Randi]

Oh, poor kitty. While you're looking for a home for her/him, perhaps you can build a temporary house just outside of yours - in a quiet place, or in the garage. Put some old - but clean blankets and food bowls there. She/he will soon feel secure with you around. If you have time, sit and talk and let her/ him come to you. Oh, I hope you can get her/him to a vet for a much needed treatment.

You can see here how we did it: http://67.15.70.205/talk/showthread.php?threadid=7761

Best of luck - and thank you so much for caring!

[jazzcat]

OMG, poor thing! If you can't take it to the vet please do call a no kill shelter or rescue group for help.

That is so sad. I'm glad you are helping.

[Grace]

Originally posted by jazzcat
OMG, poor thing! If you can't take it to the vet please do call a no kill shelter or rescue group for help.

That is so sad. I'm glad you are helping.

I second this - PLEASE call someone about this poor thing.

[mruffruff]

I have PMed AngelEyez1982 about a no-kill shelter near her. I think she is about 50 miles away.

I gave her the phone number to the shelter. If they can't/won't help, I will! I work with this shelter. (www.petsinc.org)

Mary

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thank you so much Mary! Please keep us updated. This poor kitty looks like he/she could be a real lover if given half a chance, and now hopefully she/he will have that half a chance.

[AngelEyez1982]

Originally posted by mruffruff
I have PMed AngelEyez1982 about a no-kill shelter near her. I think she is about 50 miles away.

I gave her the phone number to the shelter. If they can't/won't help, I will! I work with this shelter. (www.petsinc.org)

Mary

I called and they said they didn't have the space right now, so I could bring him on Thursday. She wanted me to get the shots, but I don't have the extra cash...so she asked for a $20 donation. I can handle that, but now I'm hestitate about taking him there, cuz she said if he's sick (I explained to her how I found him) then they would need $30 to put him down.

[QueenScoopalot]

Oh that poor cat! I hope somehow help can be found ASAP before a serious infection sets in. I'd take mruffruff up on the offer of help. If you each drive 25 miles that's not bad. Keep us posted on the poor kitty. Scumbags that left her/him...well they'll get theirs.

[mruffruff]

I have just talked to the vice president of Pets. She wants to be kept advised of the situation. I think we are "in like Flynn" since she is in charge. Her name is Pat.

Unless this cat tests positive, any other health issues can be handled. I'm sure that is their major concern. It would be mine also.

If you can bring him on Wednesday evening (between 5 & 8) I can meet you and see that he gets tested right away. Then I can ask my vet to slip him into her schedule on Thursday for any other work.

Mary

P.S. Don't worry about the $$$. We'll figure it out later.

[jazzcat]

Mary, that is great! It's so very nice of you to help like that.

Thanks to both of you for helping this poor kitty. Please keep us updated.

[rg_girlca]

OMG those pitiful pictures were hard to see.
That poor, poor, defenseless cat. My heart is just aching for him.

Mary, I hope you and AngelEyes are able to get together to get this poor cat the help he needs. I hope any tests he has is negative, so that just once in his life he will know what love and proper care is.

Please keep us updated.

[catcrazylady]

OMG! How sad!!! I'm praying that he tests negative and he will get the medical treatment that he so desperately needs! Bless his heart!!
I'm so glad you two are working together to help this poor baby.
Please let him be ok and finally get the love and care that he needs so much. Please keep us posted on this poor little guy.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
Please keep us posted on this poor little guy.

Yes, have we got any uppydates?

[mruffruff]

Uppydate:

Angeleyez1982 couldn't get the cat to the shelter on Wednesday night. The vet isn't going to be able to help on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. We are planning on Monday.

Since the cat seems to be touchable, the shelter will take it. I will see that it gets to the vet immediately. All we have to do is get the cat to the shelter for the Test.

I've named the cat Sumter until we know it's sex.

I'll let you know what happens Monday.

Mary