Please pray for Riley

[momcat]

Hi PT friends!
Those of you in the Philadelphia area may have already heard about poor Riley. He's a 1 year old kitty who lives in an antique shop somewhere in the Philly area. Neighbors and passers-by loved to look in the shop after hours and watch Riley as he slept on his favorite antique chairs and play or stretch out on the shop's various wares. Riley was also known to stick his little paw out through the mail slot in the door as if he was waving to those walking by.
Sometime on the fourth of July a group of kids was seen drinking outside on the steps to the shop. Later on, Riley was found seriously injured and was rushed to the vet. X-Rays show he has a broken foot. From the examination and X-Rays as well as his injuries, the vet thinks when Riley reached out his leg was grabbed and the flap on the mailbox slot was slammed down on his foot. Riley underwent emergency surgery and word is he's doing well. The green cast with the paw prints on his left leg is just too cute. This kitty is so loved that folks in the neighborhood were planning a fund raiser to cover his veterinary care. According to the 6.00pm news, all of Riley's veterinary and recovery costs have been paid by an anonymous samaritan! (bless you whoever you are!) Sweet little Riley is expected to make a full recovery but it will take several weeks. By the way, the antique shop owner has sealed the mail slot.
Please join me in praying for Riley's swift and complete recovery from this terrible act of cruelty. As for those responsible for Riley's suffering...insert your own expletives......

[Frostfrog]

I relate with Riley right now. Sad to hear about such senseless cruelty, but also good to hear that so many fine people have rallied behind Riley!

[heidiv]

What is the matter with people??? What kind of emotion does someone get out of hurting the innocent animals?? I will never understand that?? I am so glad that someone was able to help out with the vet bills their are still people out there that will step up to the plate to help when needed....But this should have never happend in the first place poor baby... Thank You to the person who donated......

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Awww, poor Riley!! How can people be so cruel?? Is it that funny then to hear a cat crying???

Thank you to the donating human! Get better soon dear Riley!!

[Medusa]

It makes me sick. Poor sweet little boy was being his friendly self and someone had to cause him pain to make himself feel alive. Bless the anonymous donor and everyone who has prayed and is still praying for him.

[catmandu]

WE ARE SENDING PRAYERS TO POOR RILEY, AND THE PET ANGELS WILL BE WITH HIM TO HELP HIM RECOVER , AND HELP HIM WITH THE PAIN.
THEY WILL BRING RILEY DELICASIES FROM THE CARIBBEAN TO HELP HIM FEEL BETTER, AND EASE THE MEMORY OF HWAT THOSE YOUNG THUGS.
DRINLKING PROBABLY ILLEGALLY , AND CRUELTY TOWARDS GOD CREATURES, ONE PRAYS THAT SOMETIME THEY WILL MEET A PUNISHMENT THAT FITS THE CRIME.
ITS A SHAME THAT THESE PUNKS ARE SO JADED THAT THEY FIND CRUELTY AMUSING.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Poor Riley - don't suppose they will find out who did it to him?

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Things like this make me want to throw up. Shame on the punks who thought hurting an innocent cat that just wanted attention from them was a good idea.

Prayers for Riley. Is there an address where toys and treats could be sent to him? He plays an important part in "HIS" store, and I am sure many people enjoy seeing him....

[kb2yjx]

How horrible!!! Lots of LOVE and prayers for Riley...I cannot write what else I'd like to say....

[jennielynn1970]

Freaking drunken idiots!! I hadn't heard this story at all. I did see the one about the month old kitten in the storm drain that was blocked by the grates, which they did finally trap yesterday. Poor thing was screaming his lungs out.

What is wrong with people today? Why are they so inhumane?? I swear, they see so much of it on tv, in movies, on video games and such, it's like they think it's all just some joke. ARGH. I hate to say it, but I'd probably be really hesitant to allow any college age boys, especially if they are all rooming together, to adopt a cat/kitten/puppy/dog because of how they react in groups when drunk. Just not a good situation.

[momcat]

Prayers for Riley. Is there an address where toys and treats could be sent to him? He plays an important part in "HIS" store, and I am sure many people enjoy seeing him....

According to the news, everybody absolutely adores Riley and often go past the shop just to see him. There are many very angry people in the town right now. There are reports that a group of kids was seen drinking on the shop steps before poor Riley was found. Haven't heard if there are any suspects.

kt_luvs_kitties, I'm not aware of an address where we can send Riley toys and treats but have no fear, I'm going to e-mail the tv station and see what I can find out.

If there are suspects, I'm on the next train to Philly with the sharpest pick axe I can find so I can do unto these low-lifes... Would anyone care to join me?

[Laura's Babies]

I hope they catch those jerks and somebody slaps them on the wrists so hard that it breaks their arms!

and thats the nicest thing I could think of to say!

[jennielynn1970]

If there are suspects, I'm on the next train to Philly with the sharpest pick axe I can find so I can do unto these low-lifes... Would anyone care to join me?

You can count me in. I just don't get how people can harm such a sweet, innocent and friendly animal. What is wrong with our society?

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Yes please do. I would LOVE to send him get well soon toys and treats, along with a note for the hoomans who clearly love him so. Poor guy.

I would love to find who did it, and shove certain parts of their bodys in a metal door

[pitc9]

Oh the poor thing!

I'll never understand why some people do the things that they do.

I'd love nothing more than to reach my hand out to those that did this to him.....
Then SNAP their wrist!!!