I've just made a Paypal account for Ming

[sasvermont]

I love Siamese cats because my first kitty, Sabrina, was a Siamese and lived to be 21 years old. I want Ming to have that same opportunity.

Please consider sending this poor fella a couple of dollars to help his meowmie to pay for this oh so expensive procedure. I can't believe how much Vets charge these days.

I suspect it would be cheaper here in the east, but we could never get Ming here in time. Have you checked with other vets to see if the price is in line with the usual? Is there a clinic somewhere near by? A vet school? I am sure you have thought about all of the above, but just in case.

I hope your vet considers a down payment. We could continue to send little payments to you for the long haul.

Remember when we all supported a couple of cats being housed in a kitty hotel for one member of Pet Talk? She lived with her Mom and her Mom would not let her have the cats. I ended up sending payments for at least four or five months. I have forgotten who it was, but I surely hope she takes the opportunity to "pay it forward" now. (It was Kelly, now that I rethink it all) ... I don't recall the outcome of the situation. The person doesn't come here that often anymore. Maybe she feels uncomfortable, who knows.

I don't know why I feel so concerned about this situation except that I have that Siamese connection and also, it was so successful when Fister had that operation, so I know it will solve all of Mings problems quickly.

((((((( Ming )))))))

[Catty1]

katladyd, certainly do ask about a down payment. Also try Care Credit again - between them and the donations here, you might get enough for a down payment. Talk to your vet and try to make arrangements.

Also, these are DONATIONS from us, not loans. Several years back when the economy was better, this sort of help went on all the time.

Focus on the solution, involve your vet and CC AND iMom, and give Ming hugs and kissies for me.

[katladyd]

Care Credit refused me, but that might be good in a way. It will just make my case more urgent for IMOM. I just want to thank you all, and I will be calling my vet shortly and discussing this with her.
Wish me luck!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I tried calling to donate at your vets office but the receptionist said that I need to wait to find out the referral info. I guess the surgery is too extensive for your vet to do the surgery so she has to have another vet perform it. As soon as you know anything, please let me know so I can donate towards Ming's surgery. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to both of you.

[katladyd]

MING PEED THIS MORNING! He came out of hiding and was meowing and growling his fool head off, as only a Siamese can. I had an appt. wth the whitecoats this morning to discuss either the PU surgery or sending him to the Bridge. I am now putting that appt. off for 24 hrs. and seeing how Ming does today. He peed three times. Not a large amount, but enough to make three mid-size pee buscuits. He is now out of hiding and resting in his favorite spot. I will be keeping an eye on him, but he looks a lot better this morning than he did last night. I may still get the surgery, but I am going to let Ming recover first. Again, thanks for the money and prayers. PT PEOPLE ARE THE BEST!

[Karen]

Yay, such good news! Keep up the good work, Ming!

[katladyd]

He just keeps peeing and peeing. Yesssss!!! Not eating on his own yet, but he is drinking and peeing. I am soooo happy!