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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: madkittyrescue on July 12, 2009, 16:21:53 PM
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We have not long returned from being called out to collect a lovely old cat that is in a very very poor way. His skin is red, inflamed and there are open sores on his legs and back. He has gunky eyes is painfully thin, weak and generally very very low.
Will hope to get some piccies of this little babe soon. Despite all this he is still has a wee sparkle and we are currently trying to make him as comfortable as possible so that we can get him into the vet in the morning for a once over and see how bad or good thing actually are.
Fingers and paws are crossed for now that we can give him a comfortable night. Will try and get a pic of the wee fella in a bit.
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Looking forward to piccies.
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I do hope this wee man can be sorted, i have a soft spot for the oldies and just wish people wouldnt just get rid once they get old, they are so loving and dont ask for much :Luv2:
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we've settled him down and made him comfortable for now. A vet visit in the am may shed more light on things.
He has attempted to eat but his wee mouth appears to be very painfull so we have had to give him soft mushy food and may try him with recovery food later on too.
Poor wee man really isn't in the best of shape at all and I dread to think if he would have lasted much longer outside on his own. We're just letting him settle for now and will get some piccies later on.
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awww, the poor thing, I'm so glad he's in your care now give him a gentle hug from me please :hug:
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was he living as a stray, or being neglected by his owner?
either way he must be so glad to be rescued, whatever the outcome is
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awww, the poor thing, I'm so glad he's in your care now give him a gentle hug from me please :hug:
I will :) :hug:
was he living as a stray, or being neglected by his owner?
I honestly don't know 100% but the people who called us about him referred to him as the Stray Cat. They had asked around but no-one knew of him or where he may have lived. Our initial report this morning was of a stray with a broken leg (which no other rescue in the area including the largest of charities would respond to). Even though we are full to bursting already we knew what would happen when all the other doors were closed already so regardless we knew the only thing we could do for his sake was to go and get him and get him here and safe.
When we did go to collect him he was sat on top of a worktop on top of the noisest bounciest washing machine in the world on full spin!! :Crazy: Little man was pretty stressed out... but still very vocal and yowling a lot. He is still quite vocal but you can tell he is weak. I won't be surprised if he deteriorates tonight as I have a feeling that once he feels completely safe he will relax and as I'm sure many of us know that is when everything bubbles to the surface. :'(
But that said he still has that wee glint in his eye. :) despite the fact he must wonder what on earth is coming towards him with us covered in overalls, aprons, gloves etc because of the flu'ey type symptoms that have begun to appear in the last 3/4 hr. (would rather be over cautious than under). ;)
I will be popping in and out to check on him throughout ther night and we plan to take photo's in a little bit once he has settled to document his condition just in case any 'owner' does come forward without any good reason for his appalling condition.
I will, as always keep you updated and please say a wee prayer or send a wee vibe for this wee fella. he is suffering so much he really deserves some good luck.
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:hug: awww bless - I'll be thinking of him and wishing him well from afar xx
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Hi guys, here are a couple of piccies that I took of this little one tonight. I have intentionally not posted the worst as I don't want to upset anyone and as soon as he has seen the vet in the morning I will report back and let you know what the outcome is. We do wonder if he is deaf as he doesn't react to much but then that could just be because he is feeling so weak.
We hated having to mess him around a little to make sure we got photographs, but I just want to be very sure that should any 'owner' come forward we have documented evidence of his condition when he arrived. (if you see where I'm coming from)
Our hearts just break for this sweet little man. :'( :Luv2:
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/Old%20Boy%20Jul%2009/P7122744.jpg)
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/Old%20Boy%20Jul%2009/P7122740.jpg)
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Oh poor little guy. :(
Sent you a PM Sarah. :hug:
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Breaks your heart to see them like this :(
Poor little kitty . Lots of love and hugs to him xx
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Poor baby - he is in the best place with you now Sarah :hug:
Lets hope he can turn the corner as from today :Luv2:
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Oh lordy :'( I wish I could help him :hug:
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Oh the poor, poor thing!
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Poor poor baby :'(, so glad you have him and he will finally get the treatment he deserves.
I really hope he recovers well and gets a wonderful loving home soon.
Lots of healing vibes for this little guy :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Couldn't stop thinking out the little one in the night - how is he this morning? :hug:
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Poor, poor baby. Hope you all had a good night, and fingers crossed for a positive vet visit.
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hi guys, have just checked in on the wee fella and he is looking a tad better this morning. His eyes have cleared up some and look a lot drier and he looks a little more rested.
We gave him a big thick cover last night so that he could rest on it as we found that he was 'hovering' because he was too sore to lay on the single cover in the pen. Checked on him late last night / this morning and he had managed to snuggle down and get some rest.
I'll be taking him to the vets around 9.30 as he is to be seen at 10ish. Will update you all when we get back. :wish:
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Thanks for the update, and lots of luck at the vets - I am really routing for this poor little fella :hug:
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Poor baby, thank goodness he's found his way to you :Luv2:
Best of luck at the vets today, and I pray he has the strength to come through all this :hug:
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hi guys thats us just back from the vets with the old boy, who we have decided to call Joey. :Luv2:
Vets feels that there are a number of things that 'could' be wrong with little Joey. He is showing signs of having had throat lesions and most of his teeth have fallen away leaving behind some roots and open gums. he also has an overhang.
Due to his skin problems and areas affected she feels that it could be an immune response and/or mites. For now we have all agreed that it is best to try and make him comfortable and monitor him for the next couple of weeks and see how he improves now that he has good nutrition, basic care and medication. All we can do is reassess constantly and hope that he improves and it is something that can be treated.
He has been treated with long acting a/b's and a steroid to try and help ease the itching and soreness of his skin and given treatment for mites just in case. Hopefully this will make him more comfortable and he can get some much needed rest. We will be feeding him little and often on soft food to help build him up again and I have some RC recovery food on order for him.
Hopefully he will be more comfortable later today. He is still showing flu'y symptoms but that may or may not be the case and could be down to stress and they are not as bad as they were yesterday.
He continues to fight so all we can do is to help him in any way we can. The next few days and weeks will tell us more.
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:hug: awww, bless that little fighter Joey!!
I bet he will feel so much better soon, I wish I could give him a cuddle :)
any idea how old he is?
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in a word... not a clue! we reckon he is a fair age but that said he may well be younger but because of the horendous state he is in, he may not actually be as old as we think.
I'd hate to put an age on him... and to be honest it would be very very difficult other than to say he is an old boy. Normally teeth are a good indicator but as he doesn't have any it kinda rules that option out! :(
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Mmmm, it's never easy with strays and the teeth indicator isn't an option. Like you say I bet he is a dear old chap but looking older due to neglect :(
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I have intentionally not posted the worst as I don't want to upset anyone
Oh God, there was worse... :'(
It makes me just want to cry and cry, poor little fella.
Sending you healing vibes and gentle cuddles Joey.
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Joey must be in so much discomfort. I am so glad he is there with you but why oh why weren't you called sooner?
Still, he's there now. Gentle virtual hugs for Joey and support to you.
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Poor little thing. Thank God he's with you now.
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A wee update:
Joey is looking a little brighter this afternoon. Did have us a little worried as he didn't eat his lunch but I have popped in and out this afternoon and hes been fast asleep at last so I think the steroids,etc from this morning have really helped him. His skin around his face and mouth and jaw doesn't appear to look as inflamed and red as it was this morning and his eye's have dried up again a tad. So deffo think when he gets himself in a tizz it sets it off.
I don't think he probably slept last night just tried to rest in as pain less a way as possible. I just really feel for him as you can tell he SO much wants a big cuddle and snuggle on someone's knee but he is so sore you have to be very careful where to touch him. Despite everything he still musters a purr when you speak to him.
Hopefully he will get a good sleep again this evening.
Joey must be in so much discomfort. I am so glad he is there with you but why oh why weren't you called sooner?
Still, he's there now. Gentle virtual hugs for Joey and support to you.
Aparantly we were the 4th rescue on the list as no one else would go out to him or they were closed for the weekend!!!!!!!!!. That said they had only called because they thought his leg was broken.... beggars belief really!
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Lots of love to Joey :hug:
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Aparantly we were the 4th rescue on the list as no one else would go out to him or they were closed for the weekend!!!!!!!!!. That said they had only called because they thought his leg was broken.... beggars belief really!
So unwanted :'( it's heartbreaking, well done you, I would have rescued him too :hug:
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Im happy to hear he seems a bit more comfortable bless him, im sure in your care he will soon get the cuddles he so obviously hasnt been getting ,its such a shame these oldies are cast out like rubbish >:(
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Poor, poor Joey. Those pictures are heartbreaking. Thank god he's with you now, he must have been in so much discomfort. I really hope he gathers strength, it must be the first time he's slept properly in months.
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Really feel sorry for the poor guy. Well done for taking him on and caring for him. Will be following his progress.
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Joey is ace. Keep fighting lad! :)
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How is the gorgeous old fella this morning?
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Hope Joey is feeling a bit better this morning Sarah. I'm sure under your wonderful care, he will be rallying round soon.
May be worth checking out re: feline cowpox - this can cause open sores etc, it is what George and his brother had when they came to us, as a result we think of being bitten by rats. :sick: With Joey being so dapilitated (sp) he could have been subject to a rat attack.
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Fingers crossed the tlc and good food work wonders on him.
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Hi everyone.
Joey is doing OK this morning. He has his first poo last night! His skin is looking much less inflamed and he has actually been managing to use his front paws to clean his face today after brekkie. All good signs we hope. Still very very vocal especially at food time if he thinks he is being left out which very often results in him getting himself in such a state he really makes us worry!
Hopefully today will continue to be a good day and things will look up for little Joey. 1 thing I do know for sure is he definately deserves it.
thanks for all the words of support. Joey says miaow miaow purr. xx
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Washing his face, thats a good sign ;D
Feed him first LOL
Come on Joey, you will feel so much better in a few days :hug:
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:) awww he sounds to be doing great, I wait for this post you know even my hubby asked after Joey when he got home from work yesterday :hug:
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Oh poor poor Joey :'(
So pleased he is with you now, hope he feels a bit better soon, sending lots of gentle hugs and get well wishes :hug:
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Awwww bless dear Joey, so pleased he's wanting to eat, and had a little clean, that has to be a good sign :Luv2: :Luv2:
Come on baby, you can do it :Luv:
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Feed him first LOL
:rofl: :rofl: that is us feeding him first!!! lol he is such a poor soul when it comes to food but then I suppose he has probably gone so long without any he's desperate in case he won't get anything.
He got a lovely gift today from my friend Caroline who had a big thick comfy bed (even if it was pink!!) She brought it down for him to lay on to try and cushion the sores on his legs and once he got used to it did curl himself up into a cosy little ball and go off to the land of nodd very peacefully this afternoon and evening. So, I would say despite the colour it got his approval! lol
He has eaten his dinner and his skin is looking much less inflamed. If appearance from a skin point of view is anything to go by then he is doing well and his skin is really settling down. Just have to hope that everything on the inside is the same. :wish:
All we can do is see what tomorrow will bring for this wee fella. His eyes and nose have cleared up a lot too which is a great sign and his sores are starting to dry out and scab over. He has also spent quite a while licking at his front legs (Cleaning or itching??) though the back end is still all over the place.
I will try and get some more piccies for you all tomorrow so you can see how he is doing. Hopefully we will have the RC by the morning and we can get him started on that and give him a boost. :wish:
thanks again to you all for your words of support for Joey... I have passed on all and given him a few extra head rubs from you all.
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awwwwwwwwww thanks for the update again, I'm so pleased he's improving all the time and you're right about the food I bet he's so worried he'll not get any :Luv: his skin may be itching now it's healing. I'm glad he loves his pink bed, he'll feel so spoilt and he deserves it :hug:
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Sarah, I have a lovely bed that can be both heated and has a massage setting as well. If you think Joey would benefit from this let me know and I will pop it up to you asap.
Give the little man a cuddle from his Southern auntie. :Luv2: :hug:
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I hope he has a great nights rest in his new bed :hug:
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Sarah, I have a lovely bed that can be both heated and has a massage setting as well. If you think Joey would benefit from this let me know and I will pop it up to you asap.
Give the little man a cuddle from his Southern auntie. :Luv2: :hug:
never mind Joey... I'll have a shot of that !!!! ;) lol :rofl: :rofl: sounds bliss at the moment I'm so exhausted!
consider all hugs n messages passed on :Luv2: xx
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Bess him -hope he has a good nights sleep and continues to do well -inside and out .
What a lovely boy :Luv2: :Luv2: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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its so good to hear hes doing well, long may it continue, as im sure it will with all the TLC hes recieving :Luv:
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poor old Joe has already become a Purrs special, it seems
if he improves at his current rate who knows what a handsome fella is waiting to emerge :Luv2:
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OO Sarah have just caught up with Joey. He lovely poor babe. Sp glad he is with you hun. :hug: :hug:
I'm sending over £50 for him from the Purrs Buster fund :hug:
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oh Tan... thank you SOOOO much. that is SO kind of you and very much appreciated from all of us especially Joey. :hug: :hug:
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:hug: It's from all of us :Luv: and also sending over loads of gentle hugs for him :hug: and lots of stronger bear hugs for you both. :hug: :hug:
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Hope darling Joey had a good nights rest on his squishy pink bed, and that if he is itching, its his skin healing :Luv2: :Luv2:
Gentle head rubs being dispensed from Woking :)
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glad Joey is improving :hug:
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our thanks go to everyone for all your support and kindness. :hug: :hug:
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:Luv: Is Joey still doing ok?
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Sorry I didn't put a fuller update earlier. Was rushing around.
Joey is doing fine this morning bless him :Luv2: Up on his wee rocky feet to meet us and screaming for brekkie as always. he ate his brekkie and has had a pett this morning although would have you sit there all day with him and we would if we could as he is such a little darling.
He is loving his new bed and is actually curling up to have a sleep now so is definately relaxing and the pain in his skin is lessening I would say. He is still sore but I'd say mainly on his legs for the moment and along his shoulder blades and neck. His open sores have now started to dry out adn are scabbing over which we are so relieved about and is certainly making us wonder if this is an immune system response as he does seem to be responding well to the steroids. I suppose only time will tell.
He is very much enjoying company and petts, just wish we had more time to spend with him in one go.... but we do the best we can and I pop in and out to speak to him throughout the day and make sure he is ok.
He just looks so pitiful when he looks at you and has this cute little head tilt thing going, that kittens do, that just makes him look SO adorable and you feel like you just want to scoop him up and give him the biggest cuddle ever. :Luv2: :Luv2: ;D
Paul has collected the recovery food this morning so hopefully that will start to make a difference too. He is just so fragile at the moment and you are terrified to lift him as he is just skin and bone and we are always so afraid of hurting him. I think as much as we try to stay 'unattached' to Joey its really not happening as he has such a big personality and it is so hard to not get hopes up when they are improving. I just hope and pray that he is strong enough to get through all this and that things on the inside are healing as they are outside. :wish: :wish:
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Great news Sarah - sounds like he is "over the hump" now :Luv2:
I saw site about promoting healing after dentals and wonder if it might help him as well.
"You can also give CoQ10 to assist with healing...10 mg daily as well as Ester C...100 mg twice a day."
Apparently, Ester C is a bolstered vitamin C that stays in the immune system for 24 hours - it is also pH neutral so doesn't upset the stomach. I don't suppose many vets are up on these type of complementary treatment though.
Also I'm sure viacutan or similar would help his skin heal.
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;D he sounds to be doing really well bless him :Luv2: I'm so pleased
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I hope this is the start of his journey back to full health :cat rub:
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just a quick piccie for you of joey after brekkie this am. not best quality as it was a phone pic but you can see how cosy he is and can actually curl up and be 'normal' instead of hovering. will get better one's later today.
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/joeybed.jpg)
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awwwww :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
he looks nice and content just as he should do :hug:
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Aww bless him. :Luv: :Luv:
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He certainly looks comfortable and content :) hope he continues to make progress :hug:
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Ahhh what a lovely boy ... he looks like a happy little lad :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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What a lovely looking old codger. :Luv:
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He looks very peaceful and hope his recovery continues :hug: :hug:
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Bless him, it's so nice to see him looking more comfortable - that's a lovely snuggly looking bed! Hope that skin keeps healing :hug:
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Hope Joey has had another good night :Luv2:
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Sorry I haven't updated on Joey sooner today guys but I've been rushed off my feet here all day.
Joey has had a good night and a nice day today. He has eaten OK today and his skin has definately dried out and scabbing over and his skin is definately settling down with only a few patches that are still very red / sore. Mainly seems to be inside legs and back legs. But he is getting there.
We certainly know that his lungs are OK as when he wants something he certainly hollers! lol bless him, he is such a wee soul and would just love for someone to sit with him all day. We have just been in with him giving him supper and cuddles and have got a load of pics for you. I am currently just uploading them and then will start a new reply with the piccies for you all.
I would like to say that whilst they do show he is improving some of you may still be upset by some of the images so if I do upset anyone, I'm very sorry :hug:
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As promised here are the latest pics of Joey. In case anyone is wondering it is food he has all over his face! :innocent: he is a tad of a messy eater and likes to shake his head and send it all over the pen... which you will see in some of the pics below! :innocent: LOL :Luv2:
As I said in my earlier post these may upset some but this is Joey at least 100 times better than he was on Sunday. :hug: :Luv2:
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What a gnarly old man Joey is - I think he's great. :) Please send him a big fuss from me.
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Oh my goodness, poor baby - how could anyone let him get into that state :'( So glad he is with you now Sarah, hopefully he'll go from strength to strength :hug:
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Goodness me. Well he certainly seems to be keeping his chin up and loving the attention he's getting. Fingers crossed for his continued improvement xx
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I just love that old chappie so much - I'd love to sit with him all day :Luv:
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Oh my goodness, poor baby - how could anyone let him get into that state :'( So glad he is with you now Sarah, hopefully he'll go from strength to strength :hug:
My thoughts exactly. I don't know how so many people can just pass by, truly I don't. Still, he is being cared for now, bless his brave heart.
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I was going to post a similar reply. As bad as they are, things can only get better for this brave little fighter and I know you will make sure he gets the special home he so deserves :hug:
Brave boy :Luv2:
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He just makes you want to scoop him up and hold him and love him :Luv: :Luv:, poor lad but on the bright side hes with you now Sarah and will get the best of everything and hopefully fully recover, :hug: :hug:
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His face and eyes are looking so much better :wow:, bless him. I wish I could donate my lap! Wonderful to see such an improvement, it's made me a bit tearful. Sending lots more healing vibes his way.
His skin condition looks similar to rain scald that horses can suffer from when they are outside in all weathers.
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Poor poor Joey but he looks like he is improving. He must be a real fighter to survive outside by himself in all weathers.
Lots of gentle strokes to him and so mant get wekk vibes too :hug: :hug: :hug:
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i am glad he is improving and enjoying fuss despite his condition
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he does look a little better poor baby
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Awwww, look at his poor wee legs, they must be uncomfortable for him, but he certainly looks much happier now he's with you, and he will surely go from strength to strength :Luv2: :Luv2:
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I have just caught up with this thread, what a lovely boy Joey is, I am so glad he is looking a bit better, big :hug: for you and Joey, I hope he continues to improve :hug:
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thanks guys... I think its fair to say he's as tough as old boots and we are just so glad that we got to him when we did as we really don't think he would've lasted much longer by himself and without care and treatment.
He is such an adorable little soul he really is and through no fault of his own has this very odd look that just makes your heart melt and want to scoop him up. I think made more so by the fact that his gums are so open and with the overhang it makes him look like he is permanently pouting. :Luv2: :Luv2:
We are very much hoping he continues to improve and last night some of the scabbing start to come away and we caught him trying to clean the very back of his back legs last night (very much with the help of his lovely new bed as support). He is still very very shaky on his legs but hardly surprising considering he has no muscle mass anywhere!
His appetite continues to be OK and all we can do is keep everything crossed and hope this stays the same until we get him back to the vet a week on Monday for a check over and see where we go from there.
For now, he is comfortable, in much less pain, warm and safe. that's the important thing and we will just have to make him as happy as we can whatever the future may hold for Joey.
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Oh dear oh dear brave little sole, looking at him makes me want to cry :( Like the others I too wish I was nearer so I could spend time with him. Glad that he is slowly improving and sending him lots of :hug: :hug: and kisses and hope things continue to go well for him
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I've only just caught up with this - what a lovely boy Joey is :Luv2: I hope he continues to improve Sarah :hug:
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:Luv2: lots of love to my favourite boy Joey xxxx
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Do you know how old he is Sarah ? is he an old boy or is it just because of his condition that makes him look old, He really is a special little man and reminds me so much of my oldie Eddie, he looked pretty much like that, ( no sores ) all skin and bone and very shaky on his legs too, and hes turned out to be the most loving little cat you could ever wish to meet :Luv2:
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we don't really have any idea of how old he is bonnielass. With no teeth to use as a judge and his overall very very poor condition it makes it very hard to even guess. Whilst we are saying he is an old boy, there is every chance that he isn't actually as old as we believe him to be and it is poor condition and weathering outdoors that makes him look older. Very difficult to tell.
He is certainly smoozing everyone though that is for sure. We had a surprise visit today from the local community warden (a first for us) and she fell for his charms instantly. Personally I think its the big overhang and pouty lips that do it... make him look like he's in a real huff. She has said she will come back in a couple of weeks and spend some time with him. Looks like he's got himself another new friend.
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Its stories like these that makes us all so grateful that there are people like you out there Mk. To all you rescueworkers a big :hug:
xx
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OMG!! I am whelling up here....Just saw his face and I just want to send him all the luck in the world, what a lovely old guy and Im sure he will have loads of stories under his belt!!! :Luv2:
So glad that he has been helped and to all concerned "Well Done" :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Oh my, poor little guy :(
He could be a young one-just neglected for so long >:(
Hoping Joey makes a 110% full recovery :)
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Hi Sarah just wondered how Joey is doing this morning ? fingers crossed hes had a good night and is feeling heaps better :Luv:
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Hope Joey is alright and still mending :hug:
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Only just caught up with this- what a sad story but well done to you, Sarah for hopefully giving him a happy ending. He is adorable :Luv2: I do hope he continues to make super progress
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hi guys,
Joey is doing much the same really. No real progress to report in the last couple of days. He continues to keep his spirits up and is enjoying big cosy snuggles on his big bed and plenty of affection. He has begun being able to move his back legs a little more which is great and a sign that they are becoming less painful.
Actually caught him cleaning his back toes / pads this morning. He continues to be as vocal as ever and his eating has slowed down. Although on small, mushy meals 4/5 times a day i would like too see him eat a little more but he is eating enough to sustain him and we have to remember that his tummy is obviously very small having been without food for so long.
All in all he does seem to be moving in the right direction I just don't want to get mine, or anyone else's hopes up as he still has a very long way to go. :wish:
On a very positive note however I did get an offer of a home for Joey from the local community warden who stopped in on Friday. She fell for him instantly and although we have to see how things go she would, for now, very much like to take Joey in. so just have to keep everything crossed we can get him through this. :wish: :Luv2:
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Lots more good wishes to Joey :hug:
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That's brill news Sarah ;D
Give darlin Joey a gentle cuddle from me, we are all wishing and sending him our get better wishes. :hug: :hug:
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Its wonderful to hear hes doing well :) as you say hes still got a long way to go but fingers crossed his future is looking much brighter now thanks to you :hug: :hug:
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Hope that brave little fella continues to improve :hug:
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Bless him, hope he continues to rally through :hug:
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Aww bless him, he will get better now he has a forever home I am sure :hug:
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Yeayyyy! He is a real heartbreaker - I'm not surprised she fell for him. :)
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Hope that brave little fella continues to improve :hug:
Me too! "Go Joey Go"! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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i thought she might want to adopt him, fingers crossed.
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What an absolute sweetheart - I am so glad that Joey is with you MK and receiving the best care possible, bless you for all you do Hun :Luv2:
Sending Joey lots of love, huggles and healing vibes xxx
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Any news on this brave boy? :hug:
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Joey is doing much the same at the moment guys. He is currently enjoying the sun coming in the window and laying all out on his comfy bed.
I spoke to the vet today when in with another cat about Joey who was pleased that he has improved form what he was. Our current plan is to give him another week to build himself up and then we'll get him back in for a check up with a view to potentially running bloods to check liver, kidney function and if its been impaired.
Will try and get some more piccies throught the week for you all. :hug:
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aww glad to see he is doing ok and enjoying some sunshine :Luv2:
Hope you dont mind me asking on this thread but how are Penny & Monday doing?
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Come on Joey, eat loads and be a big strong boy again :hug: :hug:
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He's certainly holding his own adn continuing to fight that is for sure. Still not eating as much as I'd like but doingOK and is bright enough in himself.
Ginge - will update Pen & Mon's thread for you! :)
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He's certainly holding his own adn continuing to fight that is for sure. Still not eating as much as I'd like but doingOK and is bright enough in himself.
Good for him, and good for you :hug:
His mouth sounded to be such a mess, perhaps he's just eating as much as he can face :(
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he certainly is trying though bless him. We had some cooked chicken for the cats last night thanks to Lynds and we mushed it up with water and he almost swallowed the whole lot in a one'er... very funny and heartbreaking at the same time.
He is certainly a heart breaker though that is for sure. Everyone who has met him has fallen in love with him. :Luv2: Hopefully we may have a few more answers to his condition come Monday????
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Bless his chicken-loving heart :Luv2:
Hope indeed there are some answers, really hope the answers are good.
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Bless his chicken-loving heart :Luv2:
Hope indeed there are some answers, really hope the answers are good.
I second that :hug:
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Bless his chicken-loving heart :Luv2:
Hope indeed there are some answers, really hope the answers are good.
I second that :hug:
Me too.
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:hug: Everything crossed for that gorgeous boy xx
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hi guys sorry I haven't updated Joey's thread for a few days but it's been manic here.
Joey is holding his own but has developed what appears to be a foot infection. he is due back at the vet tommorow around 2.30pm and I will update on our returm xx :hug:
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Sending loads of good vibes for Joey and hope its mothing bad :hug:
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Oh no poor Joey, i am sending him lots of good vibes. :hug: :hug:
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All my love to that very precious kitty :hug:
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Fingers crossed for today
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Good luck today - that poor boy needs some :hug:
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Awwwww, best of luck at the vets today :hug:
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Good luck for Joey today: Mark's right, he needs some more :hug:
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thanks guys. I really hope that we get some positive news today. My friend was in yesterday who saw Joey earlier in the week and she felt that he was looking a little worse again too. I'm SO worried about this little fella. he really does deserve every chance at life for a 2nd time as he has been through so much.
He is a little fighter though and for as long as he continues to fight we will continue to help him to do so. Please keep all fingers and paws crossed for Joey and I'll update when we are back this afternoon. :wish: :wish: :hug: :hug:
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Have absolutely everything crossed for little Joey, he just has to get better - he has to :( :hug:
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Good luck today. Fingers crossed for this little man.
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:hug: can't stop thinking about him xx
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Sending lots of :get well 3: :wish: for Joey
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Thinking of Joey and sending him good wishes, i really hope you come back home with some good news and thanks for not giving up on him. :hug: :hug:
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Fingers and paws crossed here :hug: :hug:
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Positive vibes for Joey~~~~Good Luck gorgeous man! :Luv2:
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Love, huggles and positive vibes for the gorgeous Joey - I am so hoping for good news on this special boy xxx
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Please Joey, be OK, we are all thinking of you :hug:
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ok... for the 2nd time..... (got timed out) <sigh>
Hi folks, well we are just back from the vets with Joey.
It was a different vet that saw Joey today and we had a very hard time convincing her that he had improved despite his hellish (her words) appearance.
We accept that he does still look very bad but we also know that he is 100 times better than he was 2 weeks ago. This vets first reaction was PTS however when we explained our viewpoint and the fact that he has improved 100% from what he was she has agreed that it is fair to give him a little more time and a repeat of his steroid and ab's and see what this holds for Joey.
On examination she did find what felt like growths in his abdomen which could be tumours and could relate to liver and or kidney problems. Likewise the infection in his feet could relate to liver issues.
We are in a real quandry at the moment as this is such a difficult case to deal with. Joey is full of fight loving his attention, eating pretty well and as bright as a button but is he suffering under all that? are we doing the right thing giving him an extra chance and time and drugs? or should we have just made the decision and PTS today because even if he does pull through any life he will have will be shortlived. We feel very torn over today's decision.
We only want to do what is right and fair for Joey and whilst we know he has improved .....to others he still looks exceptionally bad. :'(
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Sarah, what a difficult decision. My personal feelings (not being a vet or seeing Joey) is that while you feel he is still enjoying life at all he deserves a chance. I know he is suffering to a degree (I can't guage how much) and perhaps the vet thinks he should be pts, but his life is prescious to him. Whatever you decide, I know you will have Joey's best interests at heart. I do feel for you.
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Sarah, like Moira says we dont have any idea if Joey is suffering, but if he is seeming better than he was then I agree with what you have done to give him a chance, I dont know and I am certainly not a vet but surely if he is eating, purring and generally enjoying life then things maybe not as bad pain wise as you would think.
I most definitely would give him a chance, maybe another two weeks to see what that holds for him, this is his chance now for a life of love, you really are doing the right thing Sarah, but it must be really hard and we are all thinking of you and Joey :hug:
Do you have any updated pics ?, I know we had pics a while ago but maybe we can see improvement ?
Also tell Joey he is a youtube star now and he needs to get better to greet his fans xxx
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Sarah, what a difficult decision. My personal feelings (not being a vet or seeing Joey) is that while you feel he is still enjoying life at all he deserves a chance. I know he is suffering to a degree (I can't guage how much) and perhaps the vet thinks he should be pts, but his life is prescious to him. Whatever you decide, I know you will have Joey's best interests at heart. I do feel for you.
I agree with Moira :hug:
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vets are there to cure disease and alleviate suffering, but they are not experts at giving love and care to an animal desperately in need of both
so I say you are the expert here, Sarah, and you should trust your own feelings about what is best for Joey
whatever the outcome, his last days/weeks/months are going to be a whole heap better than they would have been without you
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I know you will do whats best for Joey, but if you feel he has improved then please give him a chance and follow your instincts with him,whatever time he has left i know will be filled with love and attention and with lots of cuddles, :Luv: sending lots of positive vibes for the little man :hug: :hug:
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Sarah I remember being told by out vet when we adopted Bert and Moose what a pair of manky horrid looking cats - with time and love they both improved and had a loving home with doting parents and grandparents and above all we loved them for them
I'm sure your magic is working and where their is food being consumed and yours and pauls devoted care then I'm sure Joey may prove that there is life in the old boy yet - you will know when and iof the time is right and he is in the best place with you at the harbour :hug:
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What a really hard decision but as others have said you know him best and can compare him now to how he was when he first arrived.
you have to go with your best instinct here and reckon you know what is best for Joey :hug:
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I agree, Joey deserves every chance, as long as he's eating, drinking, and happy, then its a million times better than he was used to before, bless him :Luv2:
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I think you gave him the chance he deserves Sarah :hug:
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Sarah, you're the one who's watched his progress so you're the best judge of whether there's been any massive difference or not. You said it was a different vet; there's no guaranteed the vet that saw Joey originally would've said what this vet did.
This second set of jabs might be just what he needs to look a lot better to other people too. It's a difficult one, but I think you've done the right thing if there's no obvious signs of suffering.
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thanks Guys... your thoughts do help :thanks: :hug:
It is just SO darn hard. I think we both feel that despite the 'advice' from the vet we did the right thing in giving Joey a little more time to see what it brings.
I have agonised over it all afternoon since the vets and keep asking myself, have we done the right thing. But for now, anyways I believe that the choice we made today was the right one.
Paul has been called out and I had the house to myself (well plus the 30+ furries!) and went in to sit with Joey tonight for an hour. I took him in some freshly cooked chicken and mushy rice which he just devoured, sat petting him a while and took him out of his pen and onto my knee for BIG cuddles. Do you know he thoroughly enjoyed it too. It wasn't a moody, sad purr but a happy brisk purr. he kneaded my knee and kept looking up at me with those loving little slanty eyes as if to say Thank you. It just broke my heart really but made me all the more sure I did do the right thing today.
I gave him a really good once over AGAIN tonight just to make sure I'm not seeing things and his fur is starting to grow back where he was bald before (in places) his coat he has left has started to get a little 'shine' about it too. His skin is still flaky and dry in places and his feet are probably the worst although the discharge from his feet has stopped since his injections this afternoon. Vet did say that this could be related to Liver issues.
I think what I really need to work out for Joey's sake is if this is tumors / cysts on his liver or kidneys what will the next few months hold for him. Likewise if he does only have a few weeks or months left is it really worth putting him through all the stress of blood tests and/or x-rays, etc to confirm something we probably already know the answer to??
I think for now, whilst he is obviously going to be uncomfortable on some level, especially with his feet we don't think / feel he is in a lot of pain and discomfort and certainly if he was I would very much doubt he would be as interactive, vocal or wolfing down food, especially chicken, at the great rate he has today.
We can only wait and see what the next few days will bring. I believe that regardless Joey does not have long on this earth but we want to do the best by Joey and ensure that however long or short a time he has left, he is left with the dignity he was stripped off through his neglect. :Luv:
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however long or short a time he has left, he is left with the dignity he was stripped off through his neglect. :Luv:
That says it all - it choked me up :hug:
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Oh Sarah your post has made me cry :(
For what it's worth I think you have totally done the right thing today. :hug: Whatever happens at least you know how happy you have made the gorgeous Joey and how grateful he is for a love he obviously has never known before :hug:
Have fingers and paws crossed here that he continues making good progress, Come on Joey you have come so far and you've got so many lovely adventures ahead of you yet :hug:
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That says it all - it choked me up
me too , thanks for caring and giving him a chance :hug:
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sending all my love and hugs to all of you hun
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I would have loved have offered a home to Joey if he'd been nearer :hug:
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Thinkinf of you Sarah... we've all been there and done that. :(
But you know Joey will tell you when he's had enough, don't you? ;) Until then just enjoy the fact he knows he's being loved. :Luv2: When the twinkle in his eye fades, that's the time... :hug: :hug:
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While ever hes eating and purring for all hes worth then you have made the right decision :) and as others have said, no matter whether its days / weeks /months at least he will have know what its like to be loved and when the sad time comes i know you will let him go with the dignity he deserves, :Luv: Sending lots of positive vibes for this wonderful little guy :hug: :hug:
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poor old thing.
Hoping he feels more comfortable every day.
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. Do you know he thoroughly enjoyed it too. It wasn't a moody, sad purr but a happy brisk purr. he kneaded my knee and kept looking up at me with those loving little slanty eyes as if to say Thank you. It just broke my heart really but made me all the more sure I did do the right thing today.
Aw, thats made me cry. Its lovely to know he's going to have warmth and love - and chicken ;) for however long he's got :hug:
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however long or short a time he has left, he is left with the dignity he was stripped off through his neglect. :Luv:
That says it all - it choked me up :hug:
Me too - whatever happens Joey will leave this earth feeling loved and wanted, lets hope he can get stronger and has many good times ahead munching on freshly cooked chicken and having cuddles :hug:
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Bless the poor little guy -he will now get the best of care for the rest of his life thanks to you .
I really hope this guy has lots of time left to enjoy his chicken and cuddles .
Mega , mega healing vibes for Joey and lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I hope that Joey keeps on devouring chicken for ages and that it costs you a fortune in chicken bills :hug: :hug: :hug:
I think he has stolen everyones hearts and that you have made the right decision to give him a chance. lots of love to Joey :hug: :hug:
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Sarah, I always feel that vets have a different viewpoint than us, they dont always see the 'point' of us spending resources and time on a cat that might only have a short time, especially at the moment with so many cats needing a rescue space, but they aren't the ones living with the cats, they see them for a brief consultation, but we see more than that, so with really poorly cats, I always feel that our instincts are better than the vets. I personally would give him the chance for these jabs to work, as I think it is too early to decide he can't get better, and he might just surprise everyone and have lots of quality time. I am glad he had lots of chicken and cuddles. Does the person who was interested in him last week have other cats?
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Whatever time he has left it will be quality time with you, Sarah, that's what's important.
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I would do the same in your place :hug:
May Joey have many more happy chicken dinners to come :hug:
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thanks guys. Joey is much the same this morning and thoroughly enjoyed his chicken breakfast! lol
He's such a wee fighter bless him. I am sorry if I upset anyone last night I was writing as I was thinking and trying to work through things in my head.
Talking with Paul this morning we will just see how this week goes and take things from there. We really appreciate everyone's support and for sharing thoughts and experiences. :hug:
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Sounds like he's loving his chicken, bless him :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Nice to see he is enjoying some chicken, I too am with whatever you decide....you see him everyday so know really how he is! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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sending loads more :hug: :hug: to Joey :Luv2:
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For what its worth, I think you made the right decision. I have a feeling Joey is going to have some quality time yet. He's captured hearts the way Truman did. Dear old boy- I'm so glad Joey has you.
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Joey certainly captured my heart in that video, he was the star of it for me bless him. May he munch many more chicken dinners and bless you Sarah for giving him love and a warm, caring home. Give him a big kiss from us all here :hug: lovely old man.
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More love and :hug: for Joey. Bless you Sarah and Paul for caring xxx
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Thinking of the gorgeous Joey and sending him positive vibes to go with his positive outlook!~~~~~ :Luv: :hug:
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Just popped into say thinking of Joey, hope he is Ok and you are too :hug:
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Love to Joey and hope he is still eating well :hug:
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Hope Darling Joey is well today and still eating his chicken :Luv: :hug:
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Hi guys, a big thank you and purr purr from Joey for all his well wishes and hugs.
Well today he has eaten but not a great deal. This morning his little tootsies were red raw and covered in discharge. We bathed his feet this morning in a salt bath (which I hated doing as it must've stung like crazy) but he was absolutely brilliant about it all. Put some antiseptic powder on his feet and am glad to say that his feet havn't flared quite so much the rest of the day but I really don't want to get anyone's hopes up.
Having spoken things through today with Paul we feel that we will continue to see if we can get his feet under control but if we can't in the next 2 weeks then we will have to think very carefully about Joey's treatment, if any. As much as it pains us to say so, this on top of his other problems it really wouldn't be fair to make him continue as it is only going to get worse from the point it is now and whilst it is manageable I would hate to see him in pain on top of everything else he has been and is going through. :( :'( As I said the other day we will ensure above anything else that this old boy retains his dignity.
Will keep you posted. :hug: :thanks: :hug:
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Hi guys just a quick note to say I am about to upload some update pics of Joey we have just taken tonight and to say that I don't wish to upset anyone but I thought you may like to see Joey enjoying some meowmy time tonight and cuddling in so happy and content.
**** Please be aware though that some may find these images upsetting and for that I apologise. Since the original photos and clearing his skin and sores a lot more hair has fallen away showing the true extent of his emaciated condition. ****
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Joey getting comfy!
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/Old%20Boy%20Jul%2009/P7292836.jpg)
kisses from Joey
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/Old%20Boy%20Jul%2009/P7292828.jpg)
cuddle time!
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/Rescue%20Pics/Old%20Boy%20Jul%2009/P7292821.jpg)
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Oh the poor love, he's clearly very appreciative of the help and love he's getting now.
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Awwwwwwww Joey!!! :Luv2: :Luv2: I so want to cuddle him. He does look a tiny little wisp bless him but looks so content in your arms and well loved. I've just shown my Steve and he thinks he does look a little better than he did, I agree in that he hasn't got the ulcers now so must feel a bit better for that :hug:
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Awwwww bless darling Joey :Luv: :Luv:
I truly hope his tootsies start to clear up soon, he obviously has so much love to give, I pray he get stronger every day with his favourite chicken :Luv2:
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I think he looks better than before too and the little lad just wants loads of TLC like he is getting, it must be so wonderful for him :hug: :hug:
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Oh yes, he definitely looks better - his skin is looks as though it is healing nicely, yes he's still very thin, but thats to be expected really. Hope his little paws improve now too. Lovely to see him looking so content :Luv2: :hug:
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You can tell he loves you and appreciates all you are doing :Luv2:
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Altho he still looks threadbare his fur looks a lot fluffier and his face looks so much better then it did before :Luv: i pray that things improve for this little man and he gets to enjoy life and all the cuddles that hes missed out on, sending mega healing positive vibes and hope he has the strength to pull through this :Luv2: :Luv2:
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If love and positive thoughts can work their magic then the amount being sent to this little man from us all he must surely get better
:hug: xx
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How lovely of you to give this boy a chance. Like others have said, he looks very content despite his serious problems. Some years ago we took in an elderly, virtually blind, almost deaf female cat who was in an awful state when she arrived and was diagnosed with cancer before too long. She only survived 9 months but she had a very comfortable final 9 months. Whilst I hear what you say about poor Joey's health problems perhaps being too severe, he may yet surprise you and, like you, I hope he does. Even so, if only for a few weeks, he will be as comfortable as it's possible to make him and I just want to :hug: you both for it.
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I still can't believe that he was ever allowed to get in that state :( I love that pic of him gently kissing his new Mum, he looks so content :Luv2:
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He certainly looks like he is enjoying life at the moment Sarah, so you definitely did the right thing and I hope he continues to improve and proves the vet wrong. Have you got him on any food to build him up like a/d or cat milk?
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Oh bless him, he looks very cuddly, he does look a bit better than the first pics, he has so much love to give he has to get through this :hug:
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It never fails to amaze me how animals that have suffered so much can still pour out so much love. The photos were heartbreaking and it is beyond belief that someone has allowed this boy to get into this state and not thought or cared enough to help him. How do they live with themselves? As others have said, he is clearly enjoying the comfort you are giving him now.
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Sorry haven't posted before on this thread, but have been watching from the sidelines. Sarah, just keep doing what you are doing, as Joey is clearly loving it :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: Sending lots of hugs to you all from down South. :hug: :hug:
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Saw his pics last night but could'nt post...just bawled my eyes out at the look of pure bliss on his face! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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:Luv: Joey.
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:hug: to Joey, he looks so sweet in those pictures.
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Saw his pics last night but could'nt post...just bawled my eyes out at the look of pure bliss on his face! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
Chokes me too :shy: - He looks like he can't believe that someone loves him :'(
As others have said. Only something subhuman with no heart whatsoever could allow an animal to get in that state :'(
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He does look better Sarah :hug:
I hope his feet can improve soon
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His obvious gratitude, affection and relief just chokes me up :hug:
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:hug: to you, Paul and Joey :Luv2:
His skin looks much less inflamed - and he really does look as if he loves the comfort and cuddles he's getting.
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Sarah he looks like the cat that got the cream and is enjoying being part of the Sunny Harbour crew looks like he has his paws as a permanant resident to me! :hug: :Luv2:
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OMG what a complete and utter sweetheart. As Bonnielass say he does look a bit "threadbarer" but he also looks happy and is obviously completely besotted by his new mummy. :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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hi guys, sorry to have to be the bearer of this news but Joey has taken a turn for the worse today. He is very weak tonight, refuses to eat and his little cheeky glint is fading. He is resting comfortably but we are afraid that this may be time for Joey to pass to Rainbow Bridge.
We have settled him down for the night as he is resting very peacefully and we'll check on him in the morning. :( :( I am so so sorry guys we have really tried our very best for Joey and are devestated but unless a miracle happens overnight I think Joey is being called to join Colby and others at the Bridge.
Thank you SO SO SO much to everyone who has supported us and Joey. Its been an emotional rollercoaster and we are so very very appreciative of everyone's support and kind wishes.
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Oh Sarah, I'm hoping for a miracle :hug: :hug: hugs for you and Joey.
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Poor poor Joey. Why is life so unfair ? This little mite has really pulled at my heart strings but thank god for people like you Sarah who have given him the love and comfort hes obviously despearately missed. Rest easy little one and hugs to you Sarah xxx :'(
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Oh no, poor Joey :(
My thoughts are with you Sarah
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so sorry Sarah that all your efforts to keep Joey going seem to be in vain - though of course making his last days comfortable and full of love is a huge success really
he looks very old to me in his piccies - has he perhaps simply come to the end of his natural span?
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This so very sad, I was hoping that now he had found some love this would help him through. I know he has loved his short time with you and if a miricle can happen, please let it be tonght :hug:
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So so sorry to read this Sarah, thinking of you and Joey xxx
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Oh Joey. :( Life is so unfair but what is important is Joey will leave the earth knowing love and kindness. :hug: :hug:
Thank you for caring for him Sarah. x
Bless you little man.x
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So sorry to hear this. Fingers crossed some miracle occurs and he's just having an off day. Regardless, thank you for caring enough to make poor Joey comfortable and doing all you can to help him. If he goes, he leaves knowing what it is like to be loved and cared for and you'll always have his pics to remind you of his appreciation :hug:
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Hoping he has a peaceful night and whatever happens tomorrow, he has known love and compassion :hug:
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So sorry to hear this news tonight - you have been a lifesaver for this little boy and given him love and kindness and food -i just hope that he picks up .
You have done the best you can for him and he has realy appreciated that .
Thankyou for being there for him.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: -Get well Joey .
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Am absolutely gutted to hear this but whatever happens Joey has been shown true love and kindness that he so deserves :hug:
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My thoughts are with you all....Hope you have a peaceful night Joey darling! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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Oh no, I am gutted to hear this news, came on this morning to see how Joey was doing, I didnt see the post last night, as Gill says, please if a miracle really can happen let it happen for Joey, thinking of you all, you must be heartbroken Sarah xxxx :hug:
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How is Joey this morning? Thinking of you and him. :hug: :hug:
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:'( oh dear, I am so sad to read this, your Joey and Angie's Lady are 2 cats which have really touched my heart recently. I am so glad Joey has received all your love and kindness and I do hope that he has the strength to pull through this :hug:
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Hi everyone. I will be taking Joey shortly to the vets. He is very very weak and in honesty nearly gone already. :'( :'( :'(
we are gutted but know in our hearts we have done the right thing by joey in giving him some extra time and I really don't want him to have to suffer right at the end. :Luv2: :'( :'( :'(
He has had a very peaceful night curled up on his comfy bed and pain free but he is ready to join the others. :( :'( :'(
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poor baby Joey, I've been following from the sidelines :hug: to you both
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I'm so, so sorry Sarah. I know you wanted him to have just that little bit longer but as the others have said, he has had quality time with you and is leaving the world knowing what it feels like to be loved. My thoughts are with you and Paul today.
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So sorry Sarah - I know it would have been a hard decision to make but the right one for Joey :hug:
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Sarah, my thoughts are with you today. :hug: :hug:
Joey - :hug: :hug:
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So sorry to read this news Sarah, you have had some tough times this year but have treated them all with love, compassion and dignity. Will be thinking of you this morning.
Sweet dreams Joey, be young and free and fat and furry on the Bridge lovely boy. :Luv2: :'(
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Am so sorry to read this :'(
Sending lots of love to you Sarah :hug:
Rest now handsome Joey :hug:
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I am so sorry. But Joey has been cared for, made comfortable at last and finally released from suffering thanks to your compassion.
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I'm so sorry to read this, RIP darling boy :hug: :'(
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Sarah, what you did for Joey restores my faith in humanity; and probably Joeys too.
I'm glad he had love and was allowed to go with dignity. RIP Joey you brave lad.
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thanks guys, Joey has returned home with us as he has earned a special place at the Harbour forever.
We have a mixture of emotions this morning but he left us with his dignity restored and with love and cuddles as he passed in my arms.
We will miss you Joey so much but you will forever be part of the Harbour and never be far from our thoughts or hearts. :Luv2: :candle: :owwww: :owwww: :RIP:
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Oh more tears, I am so sorry Sarah, you tried so hard.
RIP darling Joey, play hard at the bridge, we all loved you so much x
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bless you Sarah for giving him some comfort at his end :hug:
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Oh dear, I have been hoping against hope he would pull thru. One of my little fosters came in in a state not too disimilar and we fought with him and he pulled thru and has now been homed. I was really hoping that Joey would do the same.
Sarah you can take comfort from the fact that you tried and offered him hope and a warm place to lay his head. He knew he was loved at the end and that is what matters.
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RIP Joey. Take care Sarah, its very upsetting when they don't make it.
Go join Lady, Ebony , Old Boy , Portia and mum and 5 kittens with no names, sadly departed with no real homes.
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He passed in the arms of someone who showed him more love than hes seen in a long time. Sweet dreams little one :hug:
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Joey has a special place in all our hearts forever, RIP little man I wish you could have known love and care a bit longer
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Oh Sarah. Am just gutted to hear this but he is now at peace. Thank you so much for all you did for him. Really so very upset; he really touched my heart that lad. :hug:
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:'( I can't even look at his photos at the moment so can't imagine what it must be like for you Sarah :hug:
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This feels like losing one on my own, so I can imagine how you are feeling Sarah having cared for him over the past weeks. As others have said, its just such a blessing that he knew love and comfort in his last moments, but so heartbreakingly unfair that he couldnt have had longer to enjoy that love. Thank you for taking such good care of him :hug:
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Sorry to hear Joey has left for the bridge, he will forever thank you for giving him everything he wanted- love and chicken :hug: :hug:
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RIP sweetheart :'( :'( x
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Thank you for caring and being there for him at the end. :hug:
God Bless Joey
xxx
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Bless you Joey, I think I knew, but you knew also that the love you had found would last you a lifetime!
RIP Sweet Joey...Play hard on the Bridge x
Thankyou so much Sarah and OH for giving Joey back the respect that he so rightly deserved! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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RIP sweet Joey - have fun at the bridge special boy xxx
So sorry Sarah - thankyou for all you did for him xxx crying buckets here x
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So sorry for you and Paul at this time, I know how much love you give all the lucky kits at Sunny Harbour
He left this world loved by two very special people and all his fans here at Purrs :hug:
Only ever borrowed never owned but always a pawprint in our hearts God speed Joey :hug:
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So sorry Sarah, thank you for everything you and your OH did for him :hug: He went to the Bridge warm, safe and loved - it's just not fair he couldn't have had that all his life :'(
RIP Joey, safe and sound at the Bridge waiting until your Mum & Dad are ready to collect you xx Sweet dreams baby :(
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Just when I think I cant possibly cry any more tears after reading all the others I find this post :(
Thank you so much for caring and giving him a chance RIP Joey look out for Cody at the bridge and all the other babes :hug:
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so sorry Sarah :hug:
God Bless brave little Joey xx
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RIP darling Joey.
Am so glad he knew love and comfort in his last weeks Sarah, the end of his life would have been very different had it not been for your care and kindness :hug: :hug:
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Thank you everyone for your really kind comments and thoughts for Joey. I am sure that he is at peace now and watching over us all. He will be buried at the Harbour tomorrow with our other special babes. :(
Joey was so full of love and even in his last few moments while we waited in the waiting room to go in I took Joey out of his box and onto my knee. Even though he was so weak he still looked up at me and tried to make gestures to climb up onto me to cuddle in over my shoulder like he did every night. I picked him up and cuddled him in and he was so happy just purring away. He passed in my arms purring away and I couldn't think of a more fitting end for this little star. :Luv:
I truly believe in Karma and I hope that those who did this to him and who watched idly by as he suffered in front of them receive their just desserts. We were the lucky one's to have such a little fighting star in our care, if even just for a short while. He will always be remembered by us all and though we feel defeated we know we did our very best for this wonderful little man. :Luv2: :'( :'(
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OMG Sarah I'm so so sorry to hear about joey. I had only just caught up with your thread last night and then tonight I saw he had passed to the bridge :( . At least you can take some comfort from knowing that he was able to pass over with his faith in humans restored and knowing that even though he only knew you for a sort time he was loved, fed, cuddled and generally treated with the respect and affection that all kitties deserve.
He clearly bonded with you and appreciated everything you did for him it just so sad he wasn't strong enugh to enjoy family life a bit longer. :hug:
RIP Joey ... another special little soul who touched the hearts of so many. Play hard at the bridge darling no more pain and discomfort xxx
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Even though he was so weak he still looked up at me and tried to make gestures to climb up onto me to cuddle in over my shoulder like he did every night. I picked him up and cuddled him in and he was so happy just purring away. He passed in my arms purring away and I couldn't think of a more fitting end for this little star. :Luv:
Just when I thought there were no more tears :'( - that must have been heartbreaking for you Sarah, even though you knew you were doing the right thing for him, but you are right - a fitting end, purring to the last :hug:
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I am so sorry that Joey has gone to the bridge today - he was such a lovely boy and should have had a lot longer with you .
You are a star for helping Joey and all the other ones -you deserve a medal the size of a dustbin lid (old type dustbin !).
Joey was a very special boy and at least you let him go with dignity .
I also hope the people that let him suffer have a very slow and painful death .
:candle: Joey -you touched all our hearts - be healthy and happy at the bridge with lots of friends to play with .
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I am so sorry to hear his time has come Sarah, but at least by ignoring the vets advice he got that extra few days of love and good food, and the last pics show how much he appreciated that. It is such a shame when we get to them that bit too late, but at least he got the best of everything at the end, and went with people around him who loved him. RIP little one
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So very sorry to read that Joey has gone to the bridge.
He was such a sweetie and I'm sure will be enjoying himself with the others who have passed onto the bridge.
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:'( Specially for you Joey - http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,26724.msg468923.html#msg468923 :Luv:
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thank you so much tan for that moving tribute to all our little furbabes who have found it time to move to the bridge. we :'( buckets.
I thought you may all like to see joey's final resting place which is with colby in colby's corner. fresh flowers were laid for him in a vase this afternoon by a friend.
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd187/saznpaul/PIC151.jpg)
It is still very much a work in progress as is most of our garden however some of the bulbs we planted earlier in the year have now begun to burst out with plants of varying colours with a little cat lantern to keep them lit at night. :Luv2: a very quiet lovely bit of the garden. :Luv2:
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What a lovely tranquil spot for them 2 precious babes :Luv:im sure they would both approve :hug: :hug:
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What a peaceful resting place and a wonderful tribute to Colby, Joey and all the Sunny Harbour Bridge babes.... :Luv2: :Luv: :hug:
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What a lovely place for Joey :hug: :hug:
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What a lovely spot and tribute to Joey and Colby :hug:
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How upsetting for all involved :( :hug:
RIP Joey back to full health at rainbow bringe xxx
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I am so sad to hear about Joey- play hard at the bridge sweetheart xxx
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Run wild run free Joey
Playing with all the cat-angels xx
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sorry to hear about Joey :hug: x
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Am I right thinking poor Joey RIP passed on two years ago? :(
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Yes, this thread is 2 years old. But I'm glad it has been bumped up as I missed it at the time (I think I was computer-less at the time) and have just read it through. I'm sat here snivelling at work! What a special boy Joey was and so sad he couldn't have had a future but at least his las days were comfortable and filled with love.