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    Our Porch

    We just were informed our Porch has to be put down. He's the one that someone injured and made him have no control over bladder or bowels. He has become worse and they see no hope for him. We are so depressed.

    Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers

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    Oh no!!!! That is horrible news, I'm so so sorry. I know he is a very special kitty to you.

    When is he going? Are you going to be OK??

    I'm so sorry.
    ...RIP, our sweet Gini...

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    I do believe that he is already gone....

    Kevin & Lisa have been wonderful to all of their cats (16) and all the park cats that they feed twice daily.....I believe that there are 40 - 60 cats at their park. Porch was found hanging around their porch, and Kevin named him. Even though he was a "special needs" kitty he was always happy and always greeted people when you came to their house. He is the only one who was allowed outside because of his problem. I do believe that he "found" them because he knew he would be loved and well taken care of.

    So now Porch joins Calvin at Rainbow Bridge.
    Bunny & Kitties:

    Taz - F (7); Majerle - M (4) & Loki - M (8 months)
    (pronounced: Marley).

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    Rest in peace, Porch. You sound like a real sweety and I'm glad you found love before this fateful day.
    Tubby
    Spring 1986 - Dec. 11, 2004
    RIP Big Boy
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    Peanut
    Fall 1988 - Jan. 24, 2007
    RIP Snotty Girl
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    Robin
    Fall 1997 - Oct. 6, 2012
    RIP Sweet Monkeyhead Girl

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    Porch, you are so gorgeous. Happy trip to the RB and say Hi to my Casper, my OJ, and also to Sandy, Pumpkin and Zachary. Tell them I love them very much.

    How fortunate you were to have such a loving family to take care of you. I know you are now happy and healthy and chasing all those micies up there. Save a spot for K & L and look forward to the day you can all be together again.

    Kevin & Lisa: my heart breaks for you. I know that Porch knows you loved him very much. Thanks for all you do for the kitties.
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
    --unknown

    Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
    --Polar Express

    Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.




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    Fortunately Porch is still here. Kevin made the decision to try anything at any cost to help him through this. Porch is so packed with "poop" because of his neurological damage it's beyond constipation. They will have to preform a colonectomy(spelling) and hope Porch makes it through this. We will let you know Porch's outcome.
    Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers

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    I'm feel so sorry for you guys, I know you must be very depressed. That's so sad....Porch seemed like a wonderful cat, I'm sure he was. Porch, I'm sure that you had a happy life, with a loving family.
    R.I.P Porch.......have fun at Rainbow Bridge..........
    - - Tiffany && Blueberry - -

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    Oh sorry, I just posted and didn't know that Porch is still here. I'm glad that there still might be a chance for him. I hope he makes it,keep us updated!
    - - Tiffany && Blueberry - -

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    Oh my gosh.........I posted too soon! Porch is still alive!! Kevin has opted for surgery.....so lets hope that it helps him! I am SO sorry! I just talked with Lisa and they decided at the last minute that they had to try surgery. Again, I feel bad because I posted misleading info.......
    Bunny & Kitties:

    Taz - F (7); Majerle - M (4) & Loki - M (8 months)
    (pronounced: Marley).

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    Dear Porch, Many prayers and {{{{{HUGS}}}}} are coming your way. I wish only the best for you because you are such a special kitty.
    .

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    that's so sad. *reaches for the kleenex to wipe the tears away* I hope he comes through surgery ok. please keep us updated.

    *praying he comes out of surgery with great news and great health*

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    All the best for your beautiful boy. He is in my thoughts.

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    Kevin and Lisa, thank you for taking this chance to save Porch. I hope he makes it through the surgery and will be better.
    Steffi and Lovable





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    Catsndclay please don't feel bad. The vet made the recommendation to put him down and Kevin sadly said OK. At the last minute he said NO...please try everything you can. The major problem is the neurological damage from whatever happened to him before we found him. If Porch didn't have this problem, outcome would be much more positive. We just called the vet and they said Porch is purring and giving them love.

    We found Porch wandering the neighborhood looking for food. We started feeding him and decided we'd keep him so made his vet appointment before exposing him to the rest. We noticed he never held his tail up and walked funny. The vet said he had been injured (how no one would know) and had permanent neurolgical damage. Because of this, Porch cannot control his bowels or bladder therefore we could not keep him totally indoors. We let him come and go and things seemed to be working out until now. Seems the neurolgical damage is getting worse and preventing Porch from eliminating. They're hoping removing a big portion of his colon will help his elimination by not having such a long journey down and out (to put it tactfully). They're waiting on all the blood work to make sure kidney's etc. are functioning properly before attempting surgery.

    Thank you EVERYONE for all your kind words and thoughts. This is very hard, especially on my husband. We will keep you posted.
    Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers

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    Just came back to read this. Guess I spoke too soon. Porch, God will be watching over you during the procedure. Best of luck and we'll be waiting right here for you in the hopes of seeing more pictures.
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
    --unknown

    Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
    --Polar Express

    Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.




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