Purrs In Our Hearts - Cat Forum UK
Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Joote on May 20, 2009, 12:52:02 PM
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Hi everyone, I posted this on another forum yesterday thought I would share with you too and see what you thought.
My OH came across this little fella on the internet today on SA (something awful) Its quite shocking to see so if you get upset easily then dont look, its not a horror story, just a story of survival and a kitty's will to live
http://chasenoface.blogspot.com/
please check out 'older blogs' at the bottom of the page for more blogs from chase
edit: a little bit I copy and pasted from chases blog to give you an idea of what her background is!
Introduction
My name is Chase. I am 2 years and 3 months old. When I was 3-6 weeks old, in June 2005, I was hit by a car and left in the road. A young man heard my cries after a few days and came to my rescue. He brought me to the Chevy Chase Animal Clinic and gave the doctors some money to do what they could for me and hopefully find me a home. A new vet tech, Melissa, was working there. The doctors informed her she would get to care for me. She took me in and would take me home at night and on weekends to give me extra care that I needed while I recovered. I ended up having a back leg amputated and over the summer my nose and, eyelids, and skin from my face sloughed off from the trauma of the accident. The wonderful doctors sent me and Melissa to the University of Tenn Vet Hospital for 2 rounds of plastic surgery. Unfortunately neither attempt was successful. I would have to live looking different than my other kitty friends. I adjusted fast and even though I don't have eyelids I can still sleep just fine but I prefer to go to a dark room or under the bed. My caretaker, Melissa, ended up switching jobs and then relocating to a different state. I happily have become her "baby" and she takes care of me still to this day as a member of her family. I need a bit of special attention to keep my eyes in good shape. I get artificial tears applied to them 3-4 times daily, as well as antibiotic drops and steroid drops as needed. I have GREAT vision and love to catch flies and crickets! My face looks pink but it is just tissue and the fur will never grow back. I am NOT IN ANY PAIN! I am a very loving and friendly cat. I love to meet new dogs and cats and really like to lick them. This got me in trouble when I was a clinic cat at the vet's office. Not all the dogs wanted to meet me. But often I would curl up with the sick animals in their cages and keep them company.
This is just an introduction to me and my family. I will try to keep you posted in my daily obsticles and fun filled days as often as possible.
Love and Meows,
Chase the cat
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Oh how lovely, bless him, what a lovely story, thanks for posting x
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aww thanks for checking it out, I find it really heartwarming reading it
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Couldn't see the pictures as firewall at work kicked in when I tried to access it but the story is so sad and yet so heartwarming at the same time. It is wonderful that there are people out there who will love an animal no matter how it looks.
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Couldn't see the pictures as firewall at work kicked in when I tried to access it but the story is so sad and yet so heartwarming at the same time. It is wonderful that there are people out there who will love an animal no matter how it looks.
Oh Moira thats a shame, I can email you a picture if you would like to see?
I've got your email address still, shall i pop some across, quite startling at first mind you.
And those 'people out there' are great... and i know you are one of them ;)
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Thanks Justine. Bye the way our Truman is still going strong and eating me out of house and home. I'd planned to update here next month after his vet check up.
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Thanks Justine. Bye the way our Truman is still going strong and eating me out of house and home. I'd planned to update here next month after his vet check up.
Thats amazing hes a little fighter! you enjoying his companionship?
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Thanks Justine. Bye the way our Truman is still going strong and eating me out of house and home. I'd planned to update here next month after his vet check up.
The lovely Truman, I hope he wins the Morrisons comp, I know he was in the top 10 when I last looked x
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Thanks Justine. Bye the way our Truman is still going strong and eating me out of house and home. I'd planned to update here next month after his vet check up.
The lovely Truman, I hope he wins the Morrisons comp, I know he was in the top 10 when I last looked x
it would be lovely if he did!
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Aww bless. I think Chase is lovely and lovely story. :hug:
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I thought the competition was finished, I'll have to have a look. He is doing well in it, thanks to all his Purrs supporters (and others).
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I thought the competition was finished, I'll have to have a look. He is doing well in it, thanks to all his Purrs supporters (and others).
If your on about the Morrisons Comp Moira I think it is! ;)
Truman is a cracker! :Luv:
Loved the story too! :Luv:
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Oh my :( God bless the little one xxx
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Aw I had a bit of a cry when I saw this poor little mite :'( :'(
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Aw I had a bit of a cry when I saw this poor little mite :'( :'(
:'( me too