Quote Originally Posted by mumpkees
it is so easy to fall in love with their adorable spirits and fierce determination!
Boy, you got that right! When my little Creamsicle first came to me, she could only walk in circles, that's when she could walk at all w/out falling over. Her head swung violently from side to side like a pendulum and it was nearly impossible for her to eat. I had to do my best to hold her head still while trying to get some food into her. My old vet who has since retired stayed up night after night searching the internet but didn't come up w/CH diagnosis. He said that she had a neurological disorder. But before he saw her, one of his associates took a look at her because my vet was out of town and he recommended having her PTS. The thought of her living her life w/out even being able to eat w/out my help was more than I thought she should have to endure and I almost, ALMOST, considered it until he said that because she was so tiny at 6 weeks old, he would have to insert the needle directly into her heart and that it would be painful. Now, I was at work when he told me this over the phone and I said "DO NOT TOUCH HER! I'm leaving work right now to come and get her." I kept the vet's office on my cell phone for the entire drive, insisting that they not hang up on me or I would immediately call them back. I kept saying "DO NOT TOUCH HER." They said "Ok, we understand! We won't touch her." When my vet came back into town, I told him what happened and he hung his head and said "I'm sorry you had to go through that. I think we can save her." Well, long story short, she's a happy 6 year old who does the salamandar walk and is deaf but she's the most lovable, sweet natured kitty kat you'd ever want to see. (Except when I put her in the carrier to go to the vet's office. My new vet, that is. ) It's scary to think that there are still vets out there who so easily say "Put him/her to sleep" w/out even trying to figure out what's wrong. I'm so glad I waited for my vet to come back into town. This little girl came to me at a time in my life when I was ready to give up and I truly feel that she saved my life. CH babies deserve a chance and I'm so happy that there are so many PTers that agree w/me.