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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
My neighbor Serene and her family are being evicted from their
apartment across the street from my house, and I'm moving to Florida in just over a week. To make matters worse (for me), I'm going to a family reunion from Saturday to Friday, leaving me just three days to finish packing a house. There is still a lot to be done. And I just took in Baby, my fourth cat. So in the middle of this, I get a call last evening from Serene. She was driving along a boulevard and saw a kitten that was just being missed by the cars. Naturally she stopped, and took the three month old mostly blind kitten and drove toward home, calling me on the way. Serene, this is really bad timing. I just took in Baby and can't take a sick blind kitten. When she drove up, one eye was completely closed, the other was filled with pus. I think it might have been able to see out of that one. I told her that she had to take it to the North Shore Anmial League, which is a hospital and adoption place. But they wouldn't take the kitten without someone paying for it, and that would be thousands of dollars. So I said that you have to have it euthanized. It wasn't only blind, it was very sick with some infection at the very least. They turned her away, and told her to take it to Animal Care and Control. So she was driving into Manhattan late last night to the 24 hour ACC center. I didn't hear the finale, but I texted her a little while ago and asked if she was ok. I haven't heard back yet. Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
On Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:08:32 -0400, dgk wrote:
.... Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. Oh, I heard back from Serene. ACC took the kitten - estimated age is actually around 2 years old! And they're treating her, they didn't put it down. I am very happily surprised. That is one tiny 2 year old. |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
On 6/26/2015 9:24 AM, dgk wrote:
On Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:08:32 -0400, dgk wrote: ... Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. Oh, I heard back from Serene. ACC took the kitten - estimated age is actually around 2 years old! And they're treating her, they didn't put it down. I am very happily surprised. That is one tiny 2 year old. This is great news. You did make the right decision (painful though it was) not to take in the blind kitty. It would have been too stressful on both you and the other cats to undertake a long trip in those circumstances, and there is a good chance that one or more of your other cats could have been infected by the newcomer. This is entirely different than my Duffy. He is totally blind (and has been since birth), but he did not have an infection when I brought him into my home and introduced him to Holly. His blindness was caused by an infection by the mother. I am so glad you printed this report and that the kitty is being treated. I hope they will be able to find a home for her. This is the type of story that could make a heartwarming story for the newspaper, and that often brings numerous possibilities for adoption. MaryL |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
"dgk" wrote in message ... My neighbor Serene and her family are being evicted from their apartment across the street from my house, and I'm moving to Florida in just over a week. To make matters worse (for me), I'm going to a family reunion from Saturday to Friday, leaving me just three days to finish packing a house. There is still a lot to be done. And I just took in Baby, my fourth cat. So in the middle of this, I get a call last evening from Serene. She was driving along a boulevard and saw a kitten that was just being missed by the cars. Naturally she stopped, and took the three month old mostly blind kitten and drove toward home, calling me on the way. Serene, this is really bad timing. I just took in Baby and can't take a sick blind kitten. When she drove up, one eye was completely closed, the other was filled with pus. I think it might have been able to see out of that one. I told her that she had to take it to the North Shore Anmial League, which is a hospital and adoption place. But they wouldn't take the kitten without someone paying for it, and that would be thousands of dollars. So I said that you have to have it euthanized. It wasn't only blind, it was very sick with some infection at the very least. They turned her away, and told her to take it to Animal Care and Control. So she was driving into Manhattan late last night to the 24 hour ACC center. I didn't hear the finale, but I texted her a little while ago and asked if she was ok. I haven't heard back yet. Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. No to that but sometimes you cannot save them all. |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
On 6/26/2015 7:08 AM, dgk wrote:
My neighbor Serene and her family are being evicted from their apartment across the street from my house, and I'm moving to Florida in just over a week. To make matters worse (for me), I'm going to a family reunion from Saturday to Friday, leaving me just three days to finish packing a house. There is still a lot to be done. And I just took in Baby, my fourth cat. So in the middle of this, I get a call last evening from Serene. She was driving along a boulevard and saw a kitten that was just being missed by the cars. Naturally she stopped, and took the three month old mostly blind kitten and drove toward home, calling me on the way. Serene, this is really bad timing. I just took in Baby and can't take a sick blind kitten. When she drove up, one eye was completely closed, the other was filled with pus. I think it might have been able to see out of that one. I told her that she had to take it to the North Shore Anmial League, which is a hospital and adoption place. But they wouldn't take the kitten without someone paying for it, and that would be thousands of dollars. So I said that you have to have it euthanized. It wasn't only blind, it was very sick with some infection at the very least. They turned her away, and told her to take it to Animal Care and Control. So she was driving into Manhattan late last night to the 24 hour ACC center. I didn't hear the finale, but I texted her a little while ago and asked if she was ok. I haven't heard back yet. Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. That is so sad! -- Joy Unlimited Colorful Crocheted Critters Photos at http://www.PictureTrail.com/joy9 |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
On 6/26/2015 7:24 AM, dgk wrote:
On Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:08:32 -0400, dgk wrote: ... Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. Oh, I heard back from Serene. ACC took the kitten - estimated age is actually around 2 years old! And they're treating her, they didn't put it down. I am very happily surprised. That is one tiny 2 year old. That is great news! Thanks for letting us know. |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
On 6/26/2015 10:24 AM, dgk wrote:
On Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:08:32 -0400, dgk wrote: ... Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. Oh, I heard back from Serene. ACC took the kitten - estimated age is actually around 2 years old! And they're treating her, they didn't put it down. I am very happily surprised. That is one tiny 2 year old. Thank you for the update. I'm glad they are taking care of the cat. Hopefully they will find a home for it when it is well. Jill |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
"Joy" wrote in message ... On 6/26/2015 7:08 AM, dgk wrote: My neighbor Serene and her family are being evicted from their apartment across the street from my house, and I'm moving to Florida in just over a week. To make matters worse (for me), I'm going to a family reunion from Saturday to Friday, leaving me just three days to finish packing a house. There is still a lot to be done. And I just took in Baby, my fourth cat. So in the middle of this, I get a call last evening from Serene. She was driving along a boulevard and saw a kitten that was just being missed by the cars. Naturally she stopped, and took the three month old mostly blind kitten and drove toward home, calling me on the way. Serene, this is really bad timing. I just took in Baby and can't take a sick blind kitten. When she drove up, one eye was completely closed, the other was filled with pus. I think it might have been able to see out of that one. I told her that she had to take it to the North Shore Anmial League, which is a hospital and adoption place. But they wouldn't take the kitten without someone paying for it, and that would be thousands of dollars. So I said that you have to have it euthanized. It wasn't only blind, it was very sick with some infection at the very least. They turned her away, and told her to take it to Animal Care and Control. So she was driving into Manhattan late last night to the 24 hour ACC center. I didn't hear the finale, but I texted her a little while ago and asked if she was ok. I haven't heard back yet. Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. That is so sad! I'd like to save them all, but I can't. I would really like to get a bad unneutered fighting boy snipped and adopt him. His life would be tranformed. Boyfie says no. He's forgotten how lucky he is. |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
On 6/26/2015 2:00 PM, Christina Websell wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message ... On 6/26/2015 7:08 AM, dgk wrote: My neighbor Serene and her family are being evicted from their apartment across the street from my house, and I'm moving to Florida in just over a week. To make matters worse (for me), I'm going to a family reunion from Saturday to Friday, leaving me just three days to finish packing a house. There is still a lot to be done. And I just took in Baby, my fourth cat. So in the middle of this, I get a call last evening from Serene. She was driving along a boulevard and saw a kitten that was just being missed by the cars. Naturally she stopped, and took the three month old mostly blind kitten and drove toward home, calling me on the way. Serene, this is really bad timing. I just took in Baby and can't take a sick blind kitten. When she drove up, one eye was completely closed, the other was filled with pus. I think it might have been able to see out of that one. I told her that she had to take it to the North Shore Anmial League, which is a hospital and adoption place. But they wouldn't take the kitten without someone paying for it, and that would be thousands of dollars. So I said that you have to have it euthanized. It wasn't only blind, it was very sick with some infection at the very least. They turned her away, and told her to take it to Animal Care and Control. So she was driving into Manhattan late last night to the 24 hour ACC center. I didn't hear the finale, but I texted her a little while ago and asked if she was ok. I haven't heard back yet. Her heart is huge, but sometimes it's just too much. The kitten likely would have been better off being hit by a car. That is so sad! I'd like to save them all, but I can't. I would really like to get a bad unneutered fighting boy snipped and adopt him. His life would be tranformed. Boyfie says no. He's forgotten how lucky he is. How do you think Boyfie would react if you got a gentle little female instead of a fighting boy? Would the reaction be any different? Both types need good homes. MaryL |
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The blind kitten (not a happy ending)
"MaryL" wrote in message ... How do you think Boyfie would react if you got a gentle little female instead of a fighting boy? Would the reaction be any different? Both types need good homes. MaryL I think he's made it quite clear recently that nocatatall is allowed near his home or meowmie. Even the girls (he jumped on a poor black girl not long ago, who was merely passing through) So best not try it. It's disappointing because I would like to have another one. I can afford the food and vet care for one more, but the Boy says No. |
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