It’s been a tough, tough week.
It’s not easy waiting for kitties to recover from wounds, a virus, diseases or
whatever misfortune they may need us to help them with. We knew Wyatt would not
have a rapid recovery. He was too emaciated, dehydrated, and infested with
fleas. I don’t know how many of you know that fleas can kill. The damage done to
Wyatt’s little body is more than most could handle, but I have to say that Wyatt is
a true fighter. I believe his will to live and our prayers have helped him get
through these first couple of weeks. His progress is steady and he is starting
to trust that he does not have to want for food or love. His outside appearance
continues to improve; however, his insides are still very much in trouble. Imagine
every organ being depleted from hydration and protein. Imagine his kidneys, his
liver, his heart…everything shutting down getting ready for death. Even though
he looks better and is gaining a little weight, he still needs long-term medical and support care to redeem his body from such horrible conditions.
We are kitten overflowing
right now. It happens every year. Most municipal shelters and humane societies
kill kittens under 2 pounds. This is why Almost Home does not say no to a
kitten that is brought to us for whatever reason. Remember, it is not the
amount of adoptions we do but the match that is made for our kitties and their new
forever family. Have you had a chance to watch them on the kitty cam? Just click on the Kitten Cam tab at the top of this blog. Got room for one more?
Mr. Winkles, a little one-month old baby, is having a problem urinating. If he is not doing better
tomorrow he will probably need to see the kitty doctor. He is so darn cute. He needs our
prayers too! Huck, a kitten from last year, may be coming back. He has crystals
in his urine and his current family is not able to care for him. We also had a very sick kitty brought to us to
be tested for FIV/FeLV (kitty Aids and Leukemia) and his test was positive for Leukemia. He was in his last days and
sadly for his family, they chose the right thing to do taking him to the vet to
be euthanized. No more pain and suffering. Bless his sweet heart.
I deeply appreciate your
donations.
Jason-food
Chris & Jessica-food
Kelly, Mark & Gary-food
Calvin & Riley –food
Bobbie & Rochelle-food
Mike-food
Diana-food
Michelle- boutique sale
items
Jane
Melanie
Marty
Judith
Barbara
Susan
John
Marian
Vicki
Leda
No Kill Colorado
Charles
Anthony
Albert
Dolores
Mary & Ken
Marie
Erika
Melanie
Patricia
Marie
Michael
Deborah
Carrie
Candace
Fred
Sarah
Alicia
Jacqueline
Anne
Lucinda
Colleen
Scott
Jane
Shawn
Sarah
Diane & Dennis-food,
supplies
Jeff-food
Mark
Jean
William
Jennifer
Marlene
Barbara
Kari
Laura
C.K.
Marie
Teresa & James
Leda
Lynne
A caring person found a
newborn kitten in her front yard, and because mom was nowhere in sight, she brought it
to Almost Home. We told her to be on the lookout just in case there were more kittens.
Before I turned in for the night I checked voice mail and sure enough she had
found 2 more. She said they had been found covered in flies and stuck in the
bushes. I asked her to meet me with the babies. It was after midnight when she gave
them to me.
I warmed them and syringe-fed them during the night, and by morning I realized there were fly eggs stuck on their modest furry
bodies. These eggs are extremely hard to see. As I was bathing them I noticed tiny
little maggots coming out of their ears and their rectums. Their stools were
very bloody. I knew they were in critical condition. They only had a slight chance
to live, but I knew I had to try. After intensive care for 1 1/2 days, I am
sad to say I was only able to save one. Her siblings didn't die alone, cold, and
hungry. I held them and gave them love until the end.
Yes, it has been a tough
week. I like to be more positive, but sometimes it just isn't in rescue. But we
must carry on. Not because we have to but because we love the animals and
rescue work. Last night, when I was down for the count, a message was left by a
nice person far away in Wilmington ,
Delaware
Please stay safe.
Kindness to Critters Always,
Kathleen
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| Starleena has made a full recovery! |
