Our latest rescue cat (Chinchilla) *UPDATE*

[moosmom]

Try chicken or turkey baby food. Get some water into her so she doesn't get anymore dehydrated than she already is.

[*iluvskipper*]

please force feed or something!!!!!!!!!!

[cloverfdx]

*Sigh* We have been giving her water/ watered down pet milk. We are not going to let her starve and die naturally.

If the vets says that nothing can be done to save her then yes she will be humanly PTS.. better than living out her days waiting to die.

I can't believe she managed to survive on the streets only to die once she has been rescued.

And i cannot believe you would post something like this without knowing how frail she is . I know i would rather her be PTS than get hit by a car or worse.

[jenluckenbach]

I for one can tell how bad she looks from the photo. But of course, since photos can be deceiving, I did not say anything. I hope the vet feels that with a little supportive care, she can rebound. But I agree, being PTS humanely HAS to be better than dying a slow, painful death on the streets. Best of luck with her.

[Catty1]

Prayers for dear Willow - and I know you will do what is best for this poor girl!

She is loved and cared for...I hope for the best, as she may be in shock.

I hope she rallies - I know you do, too!

If I lived near you, I'd run out and get some baby food for her to try.

hugs!

Catty1

[cloverfdx]

Well little Willow has started to eat again, she was just hand fed raw chicken with the dogs, she is also drinking well. She looked shocking last night and i did not think she would survive the night but things are looking up for her, she is moving around alot better aswell.

The vets wont clip her till she puts on some condition and gets stronger, she is still quite weak but better.

Jen and Catty thankyou both for understanding . I will be sure to continue updating, and will add some new photo when i take some.

[jenluckenbach]

Come on Willow! We are all praying for you.

[Catty1]

Hey - Willow has found love and caring and FOOD...hope she continues to perk up!

She was likely pretty out of it from her street ordeal...glad to hear she is reponsive.

More and continued prayers for her and you!

This is not the first time I have heard of a cat being "sent" by the angel of a recently passed beloved cat...it kind of seems that way, doesn't it?

hugs
Catty1

[zoey]

It's so good to hear that little Willow is eating again!!!
I have just read the whole thread and was unaware of the situation until now. I know sometimes animals won't eat when they need the white blood cells, that would normally go to digestion, to heal with other things first. Plus the fact that your love has given her the will to survive and to eat.
Do you have a food processor?
Gosh, it must have been very difficult for you to watch her last night in this horrifying condition, not knowing if she was ever going to eat. God bless you for saving her life. I'm praying she makes it, and that you will take care of yourself, as well. I apologize for not knowing more about your situation, but have you considered keeping her?

[kb2yjx]

That is good news that Willow has started to eat!! Has the vet suggested giving sub q fluids? Sometimes they can help jump start things!!! PLease keep us posted on how Willow is doing!!!

[moosmom]

And i cannot believe you would post something like this without knowing how frail she is . I know i would rather her be PTS than get hit by a car or worse

I've known Laura's Babies a long time and I really don't think meant to offend anyone. I think she MEANT to say that it's a SHAME to see Willow finally be rescued from the streets and find a home, only to be PTS because she was so sick and frail, just when there was light at the end of tunnel. Does my explanation make sense??? No one can know how frail Willow, except for you. I'm praying that she will start to come around.

Please keep us posted. And thank you for being Willow's guardian angel.

[Laura's Babies]

I've known Laura's Babies a long time and I really don't think meant to offend anyone. I think she MEANT to say that it's a SHAME to see Willow finally be rescued from the streets and find a home, only to be PTS because she was so sick and frail, just when there was light at the end of tunnel. Does my explanation make sense??? No one can know how frail Willow, except for you. I'm praying that she will start to come around.

Thanks moosmom, that is exactly what I was thinking when I posted that and anyone that knows me knows that.

I am so glad to hear that she is doing better and will continue to send good thoughts and prayer her way.

[Kater]

Oh my, I am so glad you spotted this little one! Poor baby - did they check for a microchip at the vet?

My prayers are with this sweetie. I know you will do your best for him/her, Rhi. I am so glad to read that s/he is eating!!

[cloverfdx]

Thanks everyone .

Well... turns out Willow was actually a male and named Smokey, a different vet checked for a microchip and found one. He is 15.5 years old, has a tumor on his shoulder and has some memory loss and is allowed to roam .

The owners said he will often wander off and be missing for a week, and then return home again. Their vet has said in the past that he should have died 5 years ago (They thought he would not survive this long) when they found the tumor , but he keeps on kicking.

I am glad he got to go home though, and hope he will be happy and pain free for his remaining time on earth.

[Laura's Babies]

Awww! That is wonderful that he had owners that wanted him back. I had a feeling that was the case. 15 years old? WOW! Poor baby with all those problems. Thank God you cared enough to stop and pick him up and he was able to find his way back home. I am sure you made his owner very happy!