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Update on cat caught in trap.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:24:07 GMT

I just checked the shelter's Facebook page. It's a girl and she is having her leg amputated on Monday. She's on pain meds and antibiotics.

We also got an email from the woman who rescued her. She said the young man with her is still with the cat brushing her and removing an ticks she had.

Since she is on pain meds and a little out of it she is letting them pet her.

There is a picture of her with her bandaged leg.

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NickNack — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:27:38 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
I just checked the shelter's Facebook page. It's a girl and she is having her leg amputated on Monday. She's on pain meds and antibiotics.

We also got an email from the woman who rescued her. She said the young man with her is still with the cat brushing her and removing an ticks she had.
Since she is on pain meds and a little out of it she is letting them pet her.

There is a picture of her with her bandaged leg.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I am so thankful that you and your daughter saved her. I wish it would turn out that she's not feral and could be adopted, but I realize that's probably not possible.

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Porcelain — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:37:01 GMT

Aw, the poor little baby! I'm glad her pain is at least less right now. We need to take care of the animals. Not harm them or let them suffer.

I'm glad you involved yourself, @CrazyKittyLvr2

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:41:33 GMT

@NickNack I'm not sure she won't get adopted. They are looking for someone to foster her or adopt her. I think when she is better and has gotten used to people she will be fine.

There are a couple of the strays we feed that are very friendly. Then there are some you can't get near.

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spursfan2 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:48:57 GMT

I worked in the veterinary field for a number of years & saw stories similar to these. there is good news. while the kitty recuperates she will be confined for a time & wont be able to escape her caregivers! it wont take long for her to learn she is being helped & cared for. as far as the amputated leg she will adapt quickly. animals are not @ all like people in this respect. they dont miss their limbs in the way that we do. it sounds like she is receiving wonderful care. I hope she gets a living forever home. Bless the OP for your efforts to save her.

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spursfan2 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:49:56 GMT

oops...I meant a LOVING forever home!

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violann — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:52:34 GMT

My treasured Poly was born a feral, but the first mama she saw when she opened her eyes was me.

She screams like a banshee, but she also snuggles like a timid little mouse.

I've only lost one feral in all of the cats we've ever homed, and I lost him because he was a TNR who had been outside on his own for so long that we were afraid he could transmit something to our indoor babies. Couldn't take the risk.

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Drythe — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:55:12 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

Thank you and your DD for caring about the animals. ❤️ I ABSOLUTELY believe there is a Very Special place waiting for your neighbor.

Have you talked to the people who took the kitten about Trap Neuter and Return programs in your area? They can work very well.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:09:21 GMT

@Drythe DD has taken 3 of the strays to be neutered/spayed over the last year. She gets the ones she can get near and off they go. There are 3 or 4 more we want to take.

They all get fed twice a day and have plenty of fresh water. In the winter we fix enclosures on the porch, it has a roof. They can be warm and out of the elements. DD feels bad for them in the cold so she mixes a little warm water and cat milk so they have something warm in their stomaches.

If it were feasible they would all be indoor cats. Even though we can't bring them all inside, for strays they have it pretty good.

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Drythe — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:57:10 GMT

I@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@Drythe DD has taken 3 of the strays to be neutered/spayed over the last year. She gets the ones she can get near and off they go. There are 3 or 4 more we want to take.

They all get fed twice a day and have plenty of fresh water. In the winter we fix enclosures on the porch, it has a roof. They can be warm and out of the elements. DD feels bad for them in the cold so she mixes a little warm water and cat milk so they have something warm in their stomaches.

If it were feasible they would all be indoor cats. Even though we can't bring them all inside, for strays they have it pretty good.

@CrazyKittyLvr2

I didn’t know about your TNR experience, Good ON YOU!

The animal group may be able to help you live-trap the outliers, If not trapping them for you, they might be able to loan you a trap.

Trap tips, of course food, I’ve had good luck wrapping the trap, except the door, of course, with a blanket that has your scent on it. I think it must make the trap less scary!

We have a TNR group, and we use those plastic doggie houses for their shelters.

Thank you for giving them a hand, you are so right, once neutered, they have a pretty good life!

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Tori3569 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 02:37:40 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 , I don't post much, mostly just read, including a lot of your posts.

However, I must say that you and your daughter are very special people. To be so caring and concerned about that poor cat is just amazing. All the best to you and your daughter.

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Neetgal2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:14:40 GMT

Where is the cat? I would like to donate to her vet bill if they are collecting. 🐈

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Linmo — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 03:56:29 GMT

I've had 2 pets lose legs, both to bone cancer. Physically, the cat should be fine. Hopefully, it will learn to trust humans more during it's recovery and will be adoptable in the future. @CrazyKittyLvr2 thanks for caring so much for our furry friends!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:05:13 GMT

@Neetgal2 That is so nice of you. It's the Griffin Pond animal shelter in Clarks Summit,PA.

They have a Facebook page and you can see a pic pf her.

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spiderw — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:14:05 GMT

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God bless you and your daughter for your kindness, compassion and love for animals. You are heroes to me.

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NickNack — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:44:19 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@NickNack I'm not sure she won't get adopted. They are looking for someone to foster her or adopt her. I think when she is better and has gotten used to people she will be fine.

There are a couple of the strays we feed that are very friendly. Then there are some you can't get near.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I so hope she gets adopted. That would be wonderful for her. She could have a nice life from now on.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:00:38 GMT

@NickNack I hope someone adopts her. DD and I were frantic trying to help her.

There are 2 very friendly outside cats. We have found that no matter how friendly they are outside they do not like being brought in the house when their older. I've tried twice to bring one in and they went absolutely bat**** crazy. Literally climbed the walls.

Petunia was on a few weeks old and so was our Gizmo so they were okay.

How is Frankie feeling? Also, how are you doing? I've thought about you alot.

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NickNack — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:14:51 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Frankie is doing much better today. She didn't use the potty pads at all last night (2nd night in a row--has only used them during this problem). She went outside this morning and only peed once. That's pretty amazing.

I am so hoping the culture was read wrong or something and this was a UTI. I can only wait on the BRAF test and see. She will have that on Monday, but we have to wait a week on the results.

Thanks for asking about her.

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jellyBEAN — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:33:19 GMT

Thank you for posting the outcome. If possible, maybe this kitty losing her leg will be the best thing to ever happen to her if she gets adopted by a good home and has a wonderful life with warmth, hugs, kisses, treats and a familiar place to call her home.

Yes, thank you and your daughter so very much for saving this kitty and taking care of the other homeless ones in your neck of the woods.

As far as your neighbor is concerned, I hope he gets what he deserves and sooner rather than later. Makes my blood boil.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:39:28 GMT

@NickNack I will watch for your updates on little Frankie. I'm glad she's feeling better.

Good thoughts for your sister too.

Please take care of yourself.