Naming Dilema...

[NoahsMommy]

What a sweet little angel!!! I think Leonard is a cute name for him.

I'll be thinking about him...hoping he'll begin a quick recovery soon.

Welcome to Pet Talk!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

OOps, I just realised the .txt dlink I posted with Candy's info didn't work, so here is a cut-and-paste:

Can you give Candy a home?
Candy is a sweet and affectionate girl, who has been an excellent mother to her small litter of kittens. She would make a wonderful family pet! In order to aid your decision, we have compiled some information on three-legged cats, and how they cope with their “disability”……
The loss of a limb sounds catastrophic but 3 legged cats adapt well and are usually as agile and active as 4 legged cats. The loss of a limb would be catastrophic to humans, but our limbs are more specialised (2 for walking, 2 for manipulating things) while a cat's limbs are all used for walking. In order to compensate for the missing limb, Candy will build up additional strength in her other limbs. Candy can't do this if you carry her everywhere, so allowing her to “get on with it” is probably the best approach.
As Candy has lost a hind leg, she may not be able to jump as high. (In fact the loss of a fore-leg would have been much more serious, because the forelegs are used when the cat lands after jumping while the hindlegs are used mostly for propulsion).
It is important that Candy is not allowed to become overweight because she has fewer limbs on which to distribute her weight. It is also important that she gets exercise, to strengthen her remaining limbs. Most 3 legged cats adapt well enough to become as active and energetic as they were before - a cat who lacks one leg spreads her weight across her remaining limbs. In cats and dogs, the front limbs carry most of the weight, especially when moving. In a hind limb amputee, there is additional weight on the fore limbs and these develop even more than usual.
A cat with mobility problems can often be watched figuring out the best route onto or off of a shelf - it might figure out a route where it can get onto the shelf in a series of steps with little jumps, rather than a single leap. In short, Candy will be able to adapt, and still live a full life.

With a bit of patience and love, Candy could easily fit into your household, and become a very special part of your family.

[catlady1945]

Welcome, Leonard! Get well, soon.

[catmandu]

The Found Cats , Stray Cats and Pet Angels are Praying for Leonard , to be well , and grow , to be the Cat , that he deserves to be! And we think that your Vet ,is wonderful , to get involved , like that , he is a Humanitarian , to do all that , for a Sick Kitten!

[catcrazylady]

I love the name Leo and I'm so relieved to hear that his fever has gone down!! I have been thinking about the little guy and praying for him to get well. You will find the power of PT prayers is amazing!
He is so cute and I too hope you remain on PT and we can see Leo grow up and become a well and happy kitty. You are a wonderful person for being so loving and giving Leo all the care and love he so deserves. He is a CUTIE PIE!!
We have fallen head over heals for you Leo!!

Julie:Great bio on the handicapable kitty!!