Another bad situation. * WARNING GRAPHIC PICS* Update 07/26

**kt_luvs_kitties** · 07-22-2007, 12:29 AM

Ok. I need to make this short. My head is killing me, and I nearly had a breakdown today....

I still put food out for a stray in my neighborhood, BUT tonight another visitor showed up... And he is VERY scared of me. I cant touch him, and the only thing that I could do was go inside, and put out canned food for him. He came close enough for pictures.

This is what he looks like. He face is mauled terribly, and he is skin and bones. I would be willing to bet money he is FeLv +. He has bloody puss around his nose and mouth. What do I do? I still have a small amount at the vet for the stray cat fund, not nearly enough to get this cat tested, examined, meds.. AND nowhere for him to go...

I UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES can bring him into my home. Not to foster, nothing. I still have 5 fosters that need to be out soon, and no prospects.

Also, what if he is disease negative? And could be fixed up? What would I do with him?

WHY is it always me? What should I do?

BLOOD/FLESH PICTURES BELOW!!! DONT LOOK IF YOU CANT TAKE IT!!!

**K & L** · 07-22-2007, 07:44 AM

You need to trap him and get him to some care. If he's positive at least he could be put down and die peacefully. If he's not, then you could get him care, fixed, and just release him and then just provide him with food and water. Either way would be better than what this poor guy is going through. Good luck!

**Laura's Babies** · 07-22-2007, 08:38 AM

Poor kitty! It is such a dangerous world out there for them. I would trap him and do what K & L said. He need help and needs it now... Your house has been marked like the Found Cats Hotel has been by the homeless and strays looking for a good meal.

**Freedom** · 07-22-2007, 08:53 AM

I agree with Lisa. having worked TNR for a whole 4 months now, I am a huge supporter. Get him trapped and in to a vet. Poor kitty. OUCH!

**Medusa** · 07-22-2007, 09:52 AM

Yep, TNR is the way to go. Unfortunately, not all cats are going to go to homes. But TNR is the humane thing to do. Good luck. We're praying for ya on this one for sure.

**Catty1** · 07-22-2007, 10:01 AM

Poor baby! Katie, do see if you can trap him and get him to the vet.

As Lisa said, worst thing is he passes peacefully if he is positive - though I think FelV and HIV kitties can have good lives, some folks here have them as fosters.

Bless you!

**critters** · 07-22-2007, 10:09 AM

What a handsome fella he is!! Can you get a close-up pic of the wound? Maybe it's an abcess that's already exploded, so it's not so bad. If you absolutely, positively can't get him in to be seen immediately, can you put fish antibiotics in his food? He probably wouldn't notice the powder was there.

Ace sends kisses; he's welded to my L armpit these days, and he's currently kneading on my elbow.

**doolittleky** · 07-22-2007, 01:02 PM

That is a good idea about trapping him and Katie has thought of that BUT the problem is she has NO trap to do it and NO money to buy one. Even if she did have a trap she hasn't got the funds to take care of him or even to put him to sleep. She isw SO overwhelmed with everything and is near a breakdown. She called me last night hysterical and crying about this cat and how she can't take it anymore and why do they all come to her etc. I hope she doesn't mind me posting this but I need you to understand what Katie is going through right now. She just can't take it anymore but her heart doesn't let her not help these babies when they come to her. She already has 5 foster that NO one has shown any interest in adopting and she can't afford to feed those. This cat needs help. Can someone please help katie with this. I am really worried about her well being and this cat needs medically attention ASAP!
Melissa

**Medusa** · 07-22-2007, 01:34 PM

Try www.alterpet.org. They have Have-a-Heart traps that you have to pay a deposit on but you get it back when you return the trap.

**Kirsten** · 07-22-2007, 01:42 PM

Poor baby!! I also think you should try to get him trapped. I can totally understand that you don't want to bring him into your house, to the other cats. It's very likely that he is positive, from the way he looks.

Poor kitty! When will people finally get rid of this romantic illusion that this world is a paradise for ferals! Reality is somewhat different, and this poor guy is just one of many!

I'm sorry that this happened to you, but you are a person who cares!

Kirsten

**rg_girlca** · 07-22-2007, 03:15 PM

Oh that poor sweet kitty. Katie, I'm so sorry to hear that you are so overwhelmed by all of this. I am willing to help out with what I can. Is there a place that you can call, that will help with him?

Melissa, thank you for letting us know about the situation. It's so sad.

**cassiesmom** · 07-23-2007, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by doolittleky

That is a good idea about trapping him and Katie has thought of that BUT the problem is she has NO trap to do it and NO money to buy one. This cat needs help. Can someone please help katie with this. I am really worried about her well being and this cat needs medically attention ASAP!
Melissa

Melissa or Katie, would your village animal control provide the proper trap for this kitty? After he is safely contained, would they be able to either 1 - transport him to a veterinary hospital for care or 2 - take him to an animal shelter, which would then arrange for his medical care? If Katie gets involved she would potentially be taking on a significant financial responsibility even though it is not her cat. Maybe the shelter or veterinary hospital could scan kitty for a microchip while he is under their care.

**Anikaca77** · 07-23-2007, 12:02 PM

My prays for this kitty and you. I wish I lived closer to help you out.

Melissa

**doolittleky** · 07-23-2007, 01:47 PM

Katie called me last night and said she hadn't seen this por cat again yet. She has been looking for him. Hopefully he showed up after we talked. She wasn't able to get to a computer yesterday because she had a bad headache from all this stress. I will let her know what everyone has suggested when I talk to her and let her know money has been sent to her to help. If I am not mistaken where she lives the animal control or shelters don't lend out traps. I think she tried this before and couldn't find anyone that had then or would loan them out. I will double check this with her when I talk to her.
Thanks
Melissa