The "Lil Dirty Dozen" Fundraiser....

[jazzcat]

Thank you Jazz! I so appreciate it. Actually the little black and white boy is named Clark...for Clark Kent. Yesterday my buddy was holding him, I threw an empty can of cat food in the garbage and the kitty took a "flying" leap into the garbage can! It was too funny! I said to the kit, "what, do you think you are superman?" My buddy said that Clark fit him very well. I really do like Picasso though. I am going to think about it, Picasso kind of does fit him better. Again, thank you.

Clark Kent, that is very cute and sounds like it fits him well. Please keep it!

I've heard others on here say that taking a kitten with a cold into a bathroom, shutting the door and letting the shower run on hot water to steam the room will help the kitten breathe better. I don't know if that will help your kittens or if it's possible for you but wanted to offer that.

I'm sorry to hear about the kitten that passed.

[Lizzie]

We've thrown you into a bad situation. Can the sick cats be put in their cage into your bathroom? Once you have one cat with cat flu in a kennel, the chances are high that most will get it. They have been through a lot of stress and are still in a stressful situation which makes them more vulnerable. And the shelter you got the recent rescues from didn't do anything to check or treat any illnesses. You don't have any choice, at least I don't think so, but to take those sick cats to the vet tomorrow even though it will use up the funds you are saving for their spay/neuter and testing.

You can get a humidifier from any drug store for about $30 w/tax - another cost for you, I'm sorry. But that will work best if the cats are in a small room. It might be cheaper, I've done it myself, to have them in your bathroom and run the shower. Do you have a thermometer? Have you taken their temps? Do you know any other rescues nearby that will give you Amoxi or similar?

How very sad that you lost one of your kitten rescues. It must have been distressing to find her. Kittens are both very strong and very vulnerable, just like human babies. This forum is here to listen to you when you want to talk about all the problems you are facing, and both the successes and losses.

[doolittleky]

Tracy, I am so sorry about the baby. That has to break your heart. I am sorry the other two are sick too. I hope they get better soon and don't infect the others. It is really hard when you have sick ones and then they pass it to the others and you have a bunch of sick ones. I think I like the name Picasso too! LOL I wish I had some funds to send you but just spent over $300.00 at the vet myself. Now i am broke until payday.
Melissa

[Reachoutrescue]

We've thrown you into a bad situation. Can the sick cats be put in their cage into your bathroom? Once you have one cat with cat flu in a kennel, the chances are high that most will get it. They have been through a lot of stress and are still in a stressful situation which makes them more vulnerable. And the shelter you got the recent rescues from didn't do anything to check or treat any illnesses. You don't have any choice, at least I don't think so, but to take those sick cats to the vet tomorrow even though it will use up the funds you are saving for their spay/neuter and testing.

You can get a humidifier from any drug store for about $30 w/tax - another cost for you, I'm sorry. But that will work best if the cats are in a small room. It might be cheaper, I've done it myself, to have them in your bathroom and run the shower. Do you have a thermometer? Have you taken their temps? Do you know any other rescues nearby that will give you Amoxi or similar?

How very sad that you lost one of your kitten rescues. It must have been distressing to find her. Kittens are both very strong and very vulnerable, just like human babies. This forum is here to listen to you when you want to talk about all the problems you are facing, and both the successes and losses.

Well, I have a lot to do tomorrow...LOL!! I am not angry about the kittens or them being sick, just a bit frustrated. I am just worried that I am going to have problems affording it. I can not take money from my bills and family...I have to use other methods. I will figure it out. I always have. There are no rescues near by except animal welfare and that is our vet. Rescues are far and few everywhere!! I sent my fiance to pick up a vaporizor and vicks...we will start there. I will call the vet in the morning.

I feel so bad about the baby too. The momma is so worried about getting out of her cage and she has been neglecting them. I picked up some kitten formula and I am going to see if I can save the other four. Thank you for listening. The forum is great.

[Reachoutrescue]

Tracy, I am so sorry about the baby. That has to break your heart. I am sorry the other two are sick too. I hope they get better soon and don't infect the others. It is really hard when you have sick ones and then they pass it to the others and you have a bunch of sick ones. I think I like the name Picasso too! LOL I wish I had some funds to send you but just spent over $300.00 at the vet myself. Now i am broke until payday.
Melissa

Thank you Melissa. Don't feel bad about not being able to help...we all do only what we can. I expect nothing more. I am already broke, even when I get my check LOL!! We will work it out...we always have. Something is sure to give for these babies. Thank you for keeping up with all of this.

[rg_girlca]

Don't say "only", that's a wonderful way to help. I wish I could, but after paying for three of the adoptions and white kittie's vet fee, and with two special cats on the way, I have to hold back.

Lizzie, what do you mean, "You wish you could???" Don't you think that by YOU paying for three of the adoptions and the white kitty's vet fee is just as
good. That WAS your way of donating to this cause. YOU have been an Angel to these ones and a Godsend also.
Like I had mentioned before, YOU, Melissa and Tracy have all done such a fantastic job, each in your own way, by putting your heads together and getting these precious kitties out of that shelter. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go off like this, but I just had to let you know how I felt, as your comment really touched me.
Since being on PT I have never seen such a more dedicated bunch who have gone beyond the call of duty to help these precious animals and I am so happy to be a part of it. I haven't been able to help everyone who needed it, but I am grateful that I have been able to help a few that did.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about the little one that you lost.
Rest in Peace little one.

I pray that none of the other cats get sick. Is it at all possible to keep your own 4 cats confined in your bedroom for now. One thing that I found was good was Lysol disenfected spray. It is suppose to kill 99.9% of germs, including viruses and many others. I had used this when 2 of my rescues were sick with URI's. Mind you I was able to keep them isolated in my bedroom away from my cats.

I will definitely be saying a special prayer for you tonight.

[Reachoutrescue]

Oh Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about the little one that you lost.
Rest in Peace little one.

I pray that none of the other cats get sick. Is it at all possible to keep your own 4 cats confined in your bedroom for now. One thing that I found was good was Lysol disenfected spray. It is suppose to kill 99.9% of germs, including viruses and many others. I had used this when 2 of my rescues were sick with URI's. Mind you I was able to keep them isolated in my bedroom away from my cats.

I will definitely be saying a special prayer for you tonight.

Thank you for your prayers.

The Lil' Dirty Dozen are kept in a room in kennels, so I am trying to keep my four away from the back room. But if I keep the door closed all the time, the room will smell really bad. I don't want that. I am setting up the vaporizor, let's see if that works for now. Vet will be call in the a.m.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about the little kitten. I hope that the vaporizer will help the 2 sick kitties and that the rest won't become infected as well. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

Please remember that you're doing a wonderful job and you saved these kitties from euthenasia. Now they all have a chance at a better life and to have loving, caring forever homes.

[Reachoutrescue]

Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about the little kitten. I hope that the vaporizer will help the 2 sick kitties and that the rest won't become infected as well. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

Please remember that you're doing a wonderful job and you saved these kitties from euthenasia. Now they all have a chance at a better life and to have loving, caring forever homes.

Well, now three are coughing. I heard Icess (the deaf little boy) cough a bit ago. A pretty harsh cough. I hope I can get them into the vet soon. Usually they are pretty booked. I am glad I saved them though...they are too funny!!

[Reachoutrescue]

Just an update....the three kits that are coughing are going into the vet on Thursday...that is the only day they had opened. Better then nothing I guess. I hooked up the vaporizor with vicks solution in it. I will run it while I am here until we go on Thursday. I ran it last night...the orange male is not weezing as bad. So, lets just pray.

We are so in need of finacial help...if anybody has suggestions or can help us out...please let me know. We just don't know what to do....

Thank you everybody!