Update on Jordy. Tuesday started a rough time for Jordy. He ate a bit but promptly threw that up. All day he was curled up sleeping, eating only a small amount. In the evening, he threw up again. Weds. morning he wanted to eat but couldn't keep that down either. He was given fluids Tuesday PM and Weds. AM. Giving Dr. Darcy an update, she wanted him back at the clinic. She double checked his x-rays and there showed no bullet fragments in the abdomen, so that was good. He had lab work done which showed he has Pancreatitis and anemia While it's rare, trauma can sometimes put a cat into a pancreatitis crisis, which has happened to Jordy. He is on IV therapy with meds being given to him thru his IV. Will get an update on him this morning. Hoping his red blood cells will start regenerating and that his pancreas level is lower. Will keep you all posted. He's such a love.
We also received a report on Mama Calico Cat. The mass that is in her ear is Adenocarcinoma. It is the primary malignant tumor of the sweat glands found in the external auditory canal. Though rare, it is one of the most common malignant tumors of the ear canal in cats. Biopsy also shows it has likely spread locally. One of the things we will watch for are her lymph glands. If they become enlarged, that will be a sign that things are coming to a close. She is such an awesome cat. She has been here 11-12 years. Originally she was a Barnie and ruled the red barn. In the last 2 years, she and some of her babies (which are older adults too!) have migrated to being a Firehouse cat. She will even come up to the porch area for snacks.
We had BOXES yesterday! A thousand million thanks!
Susan - 4 boxes Appetizers, bag of snackers
Walter L - muffler for the Shop Vac, 12 Cans Dry KMR
Judeannlee & Phil - IN - 2 bottles of Mr. Clean, 3 Tubs Clorox Wipes, 6 dish brushes, Twizzlers
Case of Babyfood, 3 Cases Halo Catfood, 2-382 ct. boxes Kitty Wipes, 2 Pink Yoga Mats plus a donation
LJ323 - Bag of Fruit Gems, 4 Tie Dye cat toys, 4 Crocheted Hats
Ken & Karrie -Donation for Vincent & Marcus
Lollymop - 1,000 6in Plates, Box of Copy Paper
Auntie Justme - For Vern 2 boxes Delectable Squeeze-ups & computer cables
Jo and Huffy--2 replacement butterfly sets for the butterfly spin toy
DebbieM & AnnieG - 2 Jackson Galaxy Cat Crawl Tunnels, Several Cat Trees (Treehouse) for Fun Raiser, Case of Friskies 24 ct
Anonymous Friend--3 Snuggle warming plates, 2 Tubs Temptation Snackers. Case pf 24 Friskies Broths
Jamie M - NY - 2 XL Tubs Temptation Snackers, 24 Meow Mix Cups, Bag with 13 toys
Plee - 2 Collapsible Kennels with instructions
Gina - 5 Pretty Crocheted Shawls: Lavendar, White, Yellow Mint Green & Baby Pink
Linda S - handmade grey Pancho, 4 pretty scarves and 6 hats
Sandy P - Day Visitor - Case 32 ct. Friskies
Lucy Ann's Parents Visitors - Litter & Case of Fancy Feast
Heather H (Phil & Jude's daughter) Box of Candy
Stephanie T Day Visitor - 2 Cases Friskies
Barb & Mike Scott - MI Donation in memory of Charmaine
Jordys rescuers: Tori & Chris - 2 big Throws, 2 bags Snackers, Friskies, Bag of Purina One
2 toys & Scratcher
Sun Area County Republican Women Sun ACRW - PA Donation in memory of Bob Little
Susan/Macncheesendoodlesmom - MA Donation
Suzette Yost (daughter of Keith) - OH Donation in memory of Keith Rychener
Velma T - Canada--Christmas Card Donation to Feliz Navidad in memory of her Goldie
Marilyn & Terry B Kitty Card with Chicken $5
And here's a few more thanks!
Kelly L--donation to FFRC
Ronnie & Marie--donation in honor of Donna's birthday & to Name a Cat JB Tennessee
Ruth D--donation to help with Jordy's medical bills
Lu-Little & Benny--donation in honour of Jordy--use where needed
Karla M--for Jordy!
Davszy--donation for Jordy
Fran D--donation towards Jordy's vet bill
A special thanks to Aleda who has re-designed our Health Record that goes home with each cat and also our Adoption Application form. They both are so very nice. Some changes were done and the layouts have changed. She did an awesome job on this.
This Sunday is our Annual Volunteer Meeting in the afternoon. Lots of items to cover and plans for 2018!
The OVMA (Ohio Veterinary Medical Association) conference is coming up. This one is called the Midwest Veterinary Conference. Tons of education is offered! So far we have 5 people going--Lynnette, Angie L, Mary Braid, Donna and myself. We each can attend whatever classes we want from morning to evening. We will be leaving Feb. 22, Thursday in the late afternoon so we are ready to start the 8 am classes on Friday. Will be back Sunday afternoon. This will give us 2 1/2 days to attend as many classes as we can. We will be staying in a hotel connected to the conference center.
