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    Yes, Barbara, my understanding is from his Mum he got very stressed and sick when "confined to barracks" and had to have special diet etc, is more relaxed and healthy given a little more freedom, generally just stays around the house. I couldn't comment or generalise as I don't know the cat and its temperament, some cats are less easily managed and learn crafty ways of becoming escape artists.
    My older cat Cleo has never been one to crave the wide open spaces, very much the opposite. But when Colette was a youngster she would climb onto the kitchen windowsill, from there a jump onto the pergola then up onto the roof, and stand on the ridge of the roof looking down at me going "Nah nah na-na nah you can't catch me!" All this while I was sitting in the garden with them both and I thought she was safely lying beside me - here one second gone the next. She would even slip out of her harness when I had her on a long running lead and do it
    There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. (Albert Schweitzer)

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    Special prayers for Leo!! Yesterday was the feast day of St. Leo the Great, what a terrible thing to happen to him!!! Thank Heavens you were THERE!!!
    Nine is Fine!!

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    PT prayers said and a candle of hope will be lit in my window tonight. Poor baby. Thank you for helping. Please keep us informed.

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    kb2yjx that is really interesting! Serendipity indeed - I would not normally have been working in that job on a Thursday, just this week I did it for a change, and under normal circumstances would have just about got home by the time it happened and I found him, except that I had stopped to buy something at a service station on the way. St Leo must have been guiding me and had me looking out for his little namesake!

    And thanks to lbaker too for your candle of hope and to Barbara for her baby's prayers. When I hear more I'll update.
    TC
    There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. (Albert Schweitzer)

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    Prayers are on their way already for Leo and a speedy recovery for this loved fur baby. GET WELL SOON LEO!

    Thank God you came along and was able to step up and do something to help him out of that situation. Let's hope and pray your efforts were not wasted and he makes a full and speedy recovery. Poor baby!

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    TopCat3, thank you so much for helping this poor boy. I hope that he'll continue to do well and be able to go home with his family. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

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    Leo update - good news!

    Thank you everyone for your interest and loving prayers. I spoke to his Mum this evening.
    Leo is back home with his family now (Mum, Dad and brother Milo) and is doing quite well. He is still a bit wobbly, but he is eating, toileting, sleeping a lot and occasionally taking a gentle stroll in the courtyard enjoying the sunshine and water features. When he looks a bit tired he is carried back indoors and gently laid on his bed or a cushion for another healing sleep.
    His brother Milo is being solicitous and giving him lots of healing, loving licks on the head.
    His left eye is affected, there is a blood clot there, the 3rd eyelid is across and they are waiting to find out if his vision will be partially or totally lost; there could be retinal detachment.
    His blood tests showed the enzymes were high ( not sure which enzymes or what they are, but anyway... ) which could mean possible liver complications or something to do with the muscles.
    Well, I don't know about you, but if I'd lain on the road and been buffetted around like he was, my muscles would be very stiff and sore, so let's hope that's all it is. X-rays show no broken bones and he has no cuts/grazes whatsoever. One lucky kitty. More news Tuesday.
    His mum said I was welcome to post the pictures she'd sent me, so I'll do my best, you know this isn't my strong point computer-wise, but here goes:
    Leo is the paler of the two, the one with the blue leash in the garden shot.
    His Mum and Dad are very thankful to all of you who have sent your prayers and good wishes. And so, I'm sure, is he. Thanks everyone.
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    There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. (Albert Schweitzer)

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