Conference misery::feline_v1

    Joany,
        I am not currently in a position which would allow me to take
    the cat in as one of my own, however, I would be willing to help pay
    the vet bills and transport the cat to one of the 'no destroy'
    shelters. If you decide to go that route, just let me know. No matter
    what you decide, let us all know how the kitty makes out!
    
         Tom
    
  

    Thanks for the offer to help pay the vet bills. I'm taking her out
    of the emerg, care center this afternoon and bring her to a vet
    where she can get x-rays. It appears she has a fractured pelvis
    and  will be ok after 5-6 weeks of rest. On a positive note I think
    I have found her a home and if things go well she will be in her
    new home in a matter of days. If the new home doesn't work out I
    will bringing her to a "no destroy shelter" since I have 3 dogs
    at home and just don't feel comforatable about bringing another
    animal into my roomie's house. Thanks for your thoughts and offer
    to help. It's nice to know there are people out there that care.
    
    Joany
    
    ps:there is another cat at the emerg. care center
       with a broken pelvis, seems it's a common thing
       that occurs as a result of being hit by a car.
       not sure the sex of the cat but she/he needs a home
       also since no on has come to claim him/her.
    
    
    
    
    

    	Since I'm in South Carolina, I'm afraid I can't do much to help
    you, but I did want to say that I, for one, appreciate the fact
    that you just didn't stop and leave the cat there.  I was beginning
    to think I was the only one that stopped for injured animals...
     
    tlh
    

    Yes, Joany I too appreciate you stopping!  
    
    But believe it or not people do stop to help injured animals.  Last
    June my husband and I stopped when a cat got hit by a car who also
    didn't stop.  My husband spun the car around when he saw the injured
    cat in the road (he is not a cat fancier, it's me who love'ems)
    but he got the cat out of the road and another lady stopped to....
    we got him in our car and took him to the BEDFORD Animal hospital
    the poor baby looked like it was in bad shape and in shock as well.
    The hospital put the cat to sleep because the injuries were so bad
    that they didn't think the cat could make it.....my husband was
    very upset.....more at the car that hit her/she had kittens but
    no body new where because we checked with the neighborhood but they
    said that she was a stray - see even at first I thought it was a
    he....but we don't know what happen to the kittens or how old they
    were.
    
    But YEAH for stopping and finding the kitty a good home!  Too many
    people just hit and run....
    
    BS
    

    It is with much sadness that I have to report her death. I had her
    put to sleep last evening, since her injuries were more extensive
    than originally thought. Her spine had been damaged thus causing her
    not to have anal control. Without this control she was unable to
    eliminate bile from her system, or urine. Thus the most humane choice
    was to put her to sleep. I stayed with her while the vet administered
    the shot and talked/pet her until her passing. I know alot of people
    think I'm crazy for wanting to be there with an animal while the shot
    is given and wanting to stay with the animal until the last breath is
    taken. But I have a philosophy that any animal that is being put to sleep
    should pass on from this world with someone there that cares. The animal
    is faced with the vet and an assistant holding the animal down when
    the shot is administered causing stress and fear. If someone is
    there to talk to and pet the animal during the few seconds it takes
    for the drug to cause death the passing is more gentle for the last
    thing they feel is the caring an love of the person talking/petting
    them. Maybe this concept is just my way of dealing with an animals
    death,and my way of feeling better about the entire sad event.
    
    Anyway now that I'm teary eyed all over again, I'll stop blabbering.
    I will be putting in a note every week about the stray animals at
    the emerg. care center that need homes. I had asked what I could
    do to help the center as far as money,food,blankets etc. and was
    told that what was needed most was homes for the strays. I will
    be checking with the center every Tuesday, and putting in a note
    that day about the stray cats.A list of stray dogs will be put
    into the Canine notesfile.
    
       
    Joany
    

    No, you're not the only one who feels she should be with an animal
    while it is put to sleep. I feel this way also, and my beliefs saved
    one of my cats.
    
    When I was a college student I had a cat who had a urinary blockage.
    I didn't know what this was so by the time I got the cat to the
    vet he was in lots of pain. The vet told me it would cost about
    $125 and I got my parents ok. (I didn't have the money, being a
    poor college student.) So the vet took the cat and I went to pay.
    I got to the billing lady and she said it would be $350. VERY tearfully
    I told her I couldn't afford that, we'd have to put the cat to sleep
    but I insisted on being there. So the vet brought the cat out. The
    vet was very angry that I had changed my mind. I explained why and
    she looked at the bill. A mistake had been made and the original
    price was correct. 
    
    By this time I was an emotional wreck, but my cat was saved and
    lived for another 6 years. I have always been grateful that I believed
    in being with my animals when they are put to sleep.
    kris

               < Listing of Cat(s) that need to be adopted>
    
    The following is a list of cat(s) that are at the Animal Emergency
    Care Center in Acton. Mass who have been injured (are on the mend)
    and need to be adopted by a caring person/persons. This list will
    be updated every Tuesday as to new arrivals to the center.Also the
    list will be update when an adoption has taken place.
    
    
    
    adoption needed
    
    grey tiger  alot of white with some orange
    female approx. 2 years of age
    small in size
    
    injury- fractured pelvis (x-rays have been taken)
            can jump easily but walks with a slight wobble
     
    loveable likes to snuggle, but should be adopted into a home where
    it will be an indoor cat, can be adopted into a home where there
    are other cats or dogs as long as it doesn't get chased around since
    she can't run too fast. She gets along fine with other animals,
    she is presently allowed the free run/walk of the care center and
    doesn't mind the other dogs that get to run around the center.
    
    if you are interested in this cat please call Marsha or Linda
    at the Animal Emergency Care  164 Great Rd. Acton,Mass. 01720
    (617) 263-1742
    
    or send me a message to FSTVAX::COLLINS
    
    thanks
    
    joany