LOS ANGELES: CH boy with deformed foot

**Lizzie** · 12-02-2011, 06:22 PM

Thank you. I sent Debbie an email.

**phesina** · 12-02-2011, 08:40 PM

Oh, good!

**Lizzie** · 12-06-2011, 02:07 PM

I have a little more information. The situation is not dire. Pepper is in good foster care. The problem is that his foster mom has a baby who is about to start crawling all over, and Pepper poops all over. They have to find a home for him before the two get together.

I will ask for vet records because they have him in Flagyl to keep his stools firm. I need to know much more about all his issues. Even more importantly, I have to be concerned about him fitting in with my own/foster cats. I'm pretty much committed to going out to Best Friends in March and adopting Duke or another special needs cat, depending on who I click with and who clicks with me. I know that Duke would find a young cat very difficult. I think Zazesh would also.

**phesina** · 12-06-2011, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the update, Lizzie. I'm glad you and Pepper's people have connected.

I hope it works out for Pepper to get the perfect home, whether with you or someone else!

**Lizzie** · 12-08-2011, 02:06 PM

It seems that Pepper has several problems, the most serious being his reduced ability to process nutrition. His foster mom is finding whole kibble in his food, he produces very large bowel movements in spite of high quality food and the vet said he had a lot of stool in his colon. Looking at his photograph, you can see that he is thinner than his sister. I have to be concerned about vet bills and the possibility that this kitten could cause me to have significantly less to spend on the health care of my current troupe. At the same time, it makes me want to take him in even more. I've asked what sanctuaries they have applied to.

**phesina** · 12-08-2011, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the update and the additional information, Lizzie. I hope something can be worked out.. that perhaps some generous person or organization would be willing to help if high vet bills come along.. or if Pepper goes to a sanctuary, you can keep in touch with him..

Thank you for taking an interest in this little guy. All our hopes and prayers for the very best of outcomes for Pepper and you both.

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Pat and cats