Topic: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... now @ Rainbow Bridge (Read 53923 times)

nicter · « **Reply #187 on:** July 29, 2009, 23:19:47 PM »

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

xx

bonnielass · « **Reply #186 on:** July 29, 2009, 22:59:40 PM »

Altho he still looks threadbare his fur looks a lot fluffier and his face looks so much better then it did before

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

Mark · « **Reply #185 on:** July 29, 2009, 22:48:48 PM »

You can tell he loves you and appreciates all you are doing

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #184 on:** July 29, 2009, 22:39:15 PM »

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

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #183 on:** July 29, 2009, 22:28:04 PM »

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

clarenmax · « **Reply #182 on:** July 29, 2009, 22:24:07 PM »

Awwwww bless darling Joey

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

Janeyk · « **Reply #181 on:** July 29, 2009, 22:01:59 PM »

Awwwwwwww Joey!!!

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

LadyJane · « **Reply #180 on:** July 29, 2009, 21:54:46 PM »

Oh the poor love, he's clearly very appreciative of the help and love he's getting now.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #179 on:** July 29, 2009, 21:50:10 PM »

Joey getting comfy!

kisses from Joey

cuddle time!

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #178 on:** July 29, 2009, 21:48:00 PM »

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. ****

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #177 on:** July 29, 2009, 20:47:58 PM »

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.

bonnielass · « **Reply #176 on:** July 29, 2009, 17:34:16 PM »

Hope Darling Joey is well today and still eating his chicken

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #175 on:** July 29, 2009, 16:21:38 PM »

Love to Joey and hope he is still eating well

Daisymac · « **Reply #174 on:** July 29, 2009, 16:10:25 PM »

Just popped into say thinking of Joey, hope he is Ok and you are too

Bazsmum · « **Reply #173 on:** July 29, 2009, 13:28:25 PM »

Thinking of the gorgeous Joey and sending him positive vibes to go with his positive outlook!~~~~~

sheryl · « **Reply #172 on:** July 28, 2009, 23:21:32 PM »

More love and

for Joey. Bless you Sarah and Paul for caring xxx

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #171 on:** July 28, 2009, 21:54:57 PM »

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

lovely old man.

Skiddaw · « **Reply #170 on:** July 28, 2009, 21:29:24 PM »

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.

Janeyk · « **Reply #169 on:** July 28, 2009, 18:08:01 PM »

sending loads more

to Joey

Bazsmum · « **Reply #168 on:** July 28, 2009, 17:55:55 PM »

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!

clarenmax · « **Reply #167 on:** July 28, 2009, 15:17:45 PM »

Sounds like he's loving his chicken, bless him

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #166 on:** July 28, 2009, 14:32:46 PM »

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.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #165 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:53:49 AM »

I would do the same in your place

May Joey have many more happy chicken dinners to come

moira · « **Reply #164 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:34:14 AM »

Whatever time he has left it will be quality time with you, Sarah, that's what's important.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #163 on:** July 28, 2009, 07:48:35 AM »

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?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #162 on:** July 28, 2009, 00:46:15 AM »

I hope that Joey keeps on devouring chicken for ages and that it costs you a fortune in chicken bills

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

bunglycat · « **Reply #161 on:** July 28, 2009, 00:42:38 AM »

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

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #160 on:** July 28, 2009, 00:18:55 AM »

Quote from: Mark on July 27, 2009, 22:15:18 PM

Quote from: madkittyrescue on July 27, 2009, 22:05:33 PM
however long or short a time he has left, he is left with the dignity he was stripped off through his neglect.

That says it all - it choked me up

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

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #159 on:** July 28, 2009, 00:17:10 AM »

Quote from: madkittyrescue on July 27, 2009, 22:05:33 PM

. 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

Angiew · « **Reply #158 on:** July 27, 2009, 23:29:57 PM »

poor old thing.
Hoping he feels more comfortable every day.

bonnielass · « **Reply #157 on:** July 27, 2009, 23:27:03 PM »

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,

Sending lots of positive vibes for this wonderful little guy

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #156 on:** July 27, 2009, 23:19:23 PM »

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.

When the twinkle in his eye fades, that's the time...

Janeyk · « **Reply #155 on:** July 27, 2009, 23:15:43 PM »

I would have loved have offered a home to Joey if he'd been nearer

Tan · « **Reply #154 on:** July 27, 2009, 23:03:52 PM »

sending all my love and hugs to all of you hun

ginge66 · « **Reply #153 on:** July 27, 2009, 22:54:56 PM »

That says it all - it choked me up

me too , thanks for caring and giving him a chance

ems · « **Reply #152 on:** July 27, 2009, 22:24:40 PM »

Oh Sarah your post has made me cry

For what it's worth I think you have totally done the right thing today.

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

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

Mark · « **Reply #151 on:** July 27, 2009, 22:15:18 PM »

Quote from: madkittyrescue on July 27, 2009, 22:05:33 PM

however long or short a time he has left, he is left with the dignity he was stripped off through his neglect.

That says it all - it choked me up

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #150 on:** July 27, 2009, 22:05:33 PM »

thanks Guys... your thoughts do help

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.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #149 on:** July 27, 2009, 21:55:12 PM »

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.

Mark · « **Reply #148 on:** July 27, 2009, 21:42:15 PM »

I think you gave him the chance he deserves Sarah

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