Naming Dilema...

[rosethecopycat]

Welcome to Pet Talk.

I've had your story on my mind all night.

Thank you for having the where-with-all to take care of that baby during such a crisis. (I know we tend to panic over even minor injury)

Here's my suggestions for naming that special baby.


Sera (with accent on a) -from: Que Sera Sera. What ever will be, will be. The future's not ours to see.


Serendipity- finding something of value not sought after.


Trooper


Phoenix- one that rises from adversity

[Minai]

just got back from the vet again...

Still not big enough to lance, but his fever went down to 103, and he's playing and happy... Doc thinks it's going down on its own. Whew. But we will see. Taking him back tomorrow...

He said he's not charging me for any of these visits... He's worried about him too. Vet is closed on Saturday and Sunday, but he took the time to see him. Found a wonderful doc for this lil guy.

Liking the name suggestions so far, but haven't picked anything yet.

Will keep all updated. ^_^

[sirrahbed]

What a terrific vet to help care for this little guy with no charge! Better keep him Great news that the fever is going down - good immune system perhaps? Thank you for the updates as I also woke wondering about him! What a cutie!!! With that white eyeliner - he reminds me of Lorraine's Chipper
See??

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I hope you stick around, as you will find this to be an endless source of advice, support and encouragement. Well done for keeping calm in such a crisis!

The name Pheonix sounds appropriate, as it does convey rising above challenges. (You can also go to www.babynames.com and search by meaning).

I hope that little kitty's neck and amputation wound are recovering. If it's any consolation, a cat actually copes better with the loss of a back leg than a front one. We have a three-legged cat at our shelter at the moment (back leg amputated after a car accident) and I wrote the attached info to go in her file, hoping that it would encourage people who were scared to adopt her. I am attaching it here. Most of the info is from Messybeast.com, and there is also a support group on Yahoo called handicats for owners of hanidcapped cats (one of mine is deaf so I am a member). If you need the links PM me or post a reply here.

(((HUGS))) to you for everything you are doing for this little one!

Julie

[rg_girlca]

LOL Debbie, before I read your post, I thought, "What the heck is she doing with my signature?" Then I read what you wrote and yes I agree that the little guy reminds me of my Chipper.

Minai, i'm happy to hear that his temperature is going down and he seems to be doing better.
Did your vet give you antibiotics to give to him?

[Minai]

Originally posted by rg_girlca

Did your vet give you antibiotics to give to him?

Yes he did... Got something to give him every 12 hours, and then something to give him every day. One is for infections that we originally gave him for his leg, but it's working on both... the other is for the infection in his neck.

[catmandu]

A Good name , might be Toughy , as he refuses , to give in , no matter what , or Duke , after the Late Great John Wayne , who also overcame a Lot Of Obstacles!

[Minai]

So many great names to pick from... I could name him all of them! No...

Must pick one... gah!

[catlady1945]

Leon, Leonard = Brave as a Lion

What a lovely cat, hope he is better soon.

[catlady1945]

Ooops, forgot:

Theodore = Gift of God

[Minai]

Originally posted by catlady1945
Ooops, forgot:

Theodore = Gift of God

Aww I like that one... Theo for short. ^_^ Will think some more, but that one is nice!

[CatMama78]

Just catching up on the threads, and I got to this story. So sad for the poor little guy and his adversity, but I'm glad to hear he's doing better.....Bless you for taking care of him. Seems like fate stepped in....he may have suffered an injury, but I have a feeling his life is only getting better from here on out with you as his companion....All of the name suggestions were great. Serendipity and Phoenix are my favorites out of the suggestions - very creative and fitting. I'll keep both you and your guy in my thoughts and well wishes....

[manda_moo87]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that the little guy is doing better. Sounds to me you've got one strong, brave little kitten! Thank you for saving him.

Here are some names I'd like to suggest:

For His Personality:
-Bryan or Brain = Strong one
-Casey = Brave

For His Appearence:
-Ash
-Smokey
-Smudge

Hope this helps and I adore the pics of him. He's so precious!

[Minai]

Originally posted by catlady1945
Leon, Leonard = Brave as a Lion

What a lovely cat, hope he is better soon.

Well we have picked a name. We have picked Leonard, but we'll be calling him Leo for short. He is one brave kitty ^_^

Thanks for all the suggestions. Will keep you all updated on his infection.

[Steffi N]

Yes, I think Leo is a purrfect name for your brave little kitty. Thank you so much for taking care of him through his terrible ordeal. I am glad he is doing better. Please give him gentle pets and a kiss on his little gray nosie for me. He is so adorable.