Scooter - A Rescue

[kimlovescats]

Wow, Lisa ... I am so glad that you all noticed he was having problems. The poor little guy must be feeling quite a relief now that he has had his surgery!
I am sure that whatever decision you make will be the best! Hugs to you for another job well done!

[Lizzie]

I hate to suggest adding to your work load, especially when you are doing so much already to help ferals, but I also hope that you use a large cage. As you know, confinement is part of the routine to socialize feral cats and a week of this "treatment" will show you whether you should release him with a "fare thee well, we helped you as much as possible", or consider that with foster care he could turn into an adoptable cat. I feel guilty even suggesting this since I know the numbers of cats needing homes are incredibly high and you can't keep him.

[K & L]

Thanks everyone for your input. Just a quick update here since company is on the way from the airport and time has been very stretched this week.

The vet called this morning and said Scooter is doing very well. He said he is peeing on his own and eating! He is very concerned to not have us put him back in the park, and there may be someone at the office that may want him! He said he had a major surgery where his reproductive organs were totally rerouted.

We were planning on secluding him in a large cage that we already have from the many other rescues. Our main concern is what to do with him once he is healed (if he doesn't find a home). Our vets concern with the person that wants him is she is young and with limited funds. If Scooter would need any additional medical needs she may not have the $$$ to do this with. That is a concern for us also.

Luckily he will remain through the weekend at the vets to be monitored and watched. Come Monday we'll have to figure out where to put the cage etc. If it wasn't for every room of our house being occupied by company we'd have a spare bedroom or bath for him.

I will try and get on here and update you with his progress and outcome of adoption. We just couldn't let this little guy go without trying to help him after all he has done to fight to live so far.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, we all cross that "need for money" bridge when we get to it. I don't think any of us would ever take in a new animal if we thought of all the "what ifs".

Glad he is doing well.

[Catty1]

Kirsten - is there room for the cage in your own bedroom? And that way Scooter would get accustomed to you.

Or if this girl really wants him - maybe arrange with the vet for some gift certificates/credit to get her thru the first year? I know you need funds for your fosters - but do you have friends that would chip in on a litter-and-box-and-food starter kit for Scooter?

(of course, he just might wind up with you! he he he)

I am SO glad he is better.

Looking forward to the update.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that Scooter is doing well and that he may also be adopted. Please continue to keep us updated.