This blog is mostly an update.
Mama Calico Cat. We have her again in the back Thumper's Room. So far she seems content. Her lymph nodes were checked yesterday and they are indeed enlarged. At this point, there is nothing else we can do for our sweet Mama. But, she is comfortable, eating and we will continue on, just loving her.
Marcus. Our dear Marcus passed away early this morning. Last night his respirations were much increased and early this morning, the respirations were very high. He went downhill very quickly after that and passed away. I told him he was so loved and thanked him for being our boy. The last few days, even though he received all of his medications, he did not like taking them anymore. Maybe he knew? Regardless, he was loved, he was comfortable and enjoyed a short life with us. He will be greatly missed. He so loved his Covie life.
Jordy. He was released from the vet clinic late morning yesterday. He had eaten, was rolling on his back and was interested in what was going on. When he got back home, he seemed perky and welcomed hugs and pets. Slowly over the afternoon, things went downhill again for him. I do believe our Jordy has concerned all 3 vets that know him. I've talked extensively to Dr. Darcy. We are continuing his antibiotics, his anti-inflammatories, his soreness meds and giving him fluids. X-rays have been reviewed again and while the intestinal track and abdomen shows some gas, it shows no bullet fragments in that area. Jordy has certainly grabbed our hearts. Please send him good thoughts and prayers. He's fighting a battle that we all want him to win. Several have expressed concern about lead poisoning--please know that is not a concern in this case.
These things are hard to bear. I understand all of your feelings--the glory and happiness of a cat recovering from an illness or injury. The trepidation we feel when things are a bit "off" for a cat that may be one of the favorites of favorites. The worry that happens because you cannot swoop in and hug a particular cat. The heartbreak with a death. Sometimes the highs are so high and we are so very thrilled with an outcome for a cat. And then, there are those lows that just make us ache with sadness. And what about that cat that you were really hoping could stay at FFRC. As you know, we all experience this. But, what pure joy it is to see and know how the cat has adjusted so quickly to it's very own home---this is the ultimate gift we can give them. Most of the cats and kittens come here to FFRC not in the greatest of condition. That's what cat rescue is also all about--helping them, knowing some do not make it. I'm so thankful that love is a constant renewable source--we can love all of them and still have more love to give. It's a wonderful thing. So......while we may hurt, we may cry, we may have disappointments, there's always more cats and kittens that need our care and so we will continue on. And with you all "out there" in camland, you help this be possible.
We have some thanks to give:
Timbodut--donation for Jordy and a tickle under his chin
Liz W from CA--donation to FFRC
Jill D from M--donation to help with Jordy
Hencass--a donation in Jordy's honor, to help where needed
William & Patricia P from England--donation to FFRC
Louise H from OK--Fancy Feast packes, Friskes cans, 2 snuggle safe heaters, 2 tubs of snackers (Zelda says thanks!), mylar toys for Magic
