George Update - He is at the Bridge :-(

[Freedom]

If you expect the owner will pay you back, THEN GET IT IN WRITING. There is nothing worse than lending to a "friend" who decides to ignore the loan and consider it a gift.

[Catty1]

I heard back from the U vet. They do not take pets in for treatment...I guess they need to expand their facility.

I will get it in writing. Knowing him and his fiancee, they may well refuse and work it out between them. He already asked me if I was available for 8 days in August.

I was crying at the end of my visit with George. He squeaked hello from his chair - eye looks way better. He got an eye bathing and a good brushing and then went outside. I went out twice and couldn't locate him. He didn't get his antibiotic or his insulin. I was up earlier than normal to drive my mom to an appointment in the city, got to George late, and was just stressed.

I did leave a note for the owner - they are back this afternoon. I suggested that he see about getting George a shot of Convenia and a pain patch. The present system is not working - George ate nothing from his upstairs bowl last night, and the painkiller was mixed in from the top. I think his eye has done better because I did the AB by hand. Of course, that made his mouth sore, so he scooted out this morning before I could get on with my routine!

My note was actually about a page. I put in my 2 cents about the dental surgery - that George and his owner (my words in the note) deserved a chance, since this situation - the sudden financial hit and the dental mess - could have been prevented.

I think a shot and a pain patch would work much better for George.

I feel demoralized and stressed on several levels today.

Thank you so much for your good thoughts and prayers for George.

[Randi]

Thanks for taking such good care of George. It seems he really needs it. I hope you'll be able to educate his family about cats and they will get him the treatment he needs.

Lots of positive thoughts that George will get better.