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A new arrival, plus an update on Seven
Jesse arrived at the Cat Doctor with her owner, who just wasn't able to care for her anymore. Rather than see a healthy cat put to sleep, the vet asked City Kitties to take over her care and find a new home. Poor Jesse has a painful oral abscess that caused swelling so severe that it's draining from her eyes. She needs some serious dental work to repair other problems. Dr. Eigner of the Cat Doctor has graciously offered to do the dental work for free, but Jesse still needs a foster home! Please, can you help? This lovely gray and white girl is about 9 years old and is front-declawed. She would make a wonderful temporary (or permanent) companion for someone. Until we find her a home, Jesse has to sit in a cage all day, and City Kitties has to pay $15/day boarding fees, so we really hope someone steps forward soon. If you can't foster her, please consider making a donation in any amount to help us cover the boarding fees and any other vet care she may need.
And for those who might be wondering about our favorite foster kitty Seven, here's an update. First, the bad news: Seven is FIV+, has an enlarged heart, is still recovering from his massive oral abscess, and is in kidney failure. He was on death's door for a week or two after his "adventure" outside, and we didn't know if he'd make it. He still probably doesn't have much time left, considering that the treatment for his kidneys (daily sub-cutaneous fluids) may eventually stop his heart. If we treat the kidneys aggressively, his heart will fail; if we don't treat the kidneys aggressively, his kidneys will fail. Now the good news: Seven's abscess is finally healing, he's eating like a champ, gaining a bit of weight, and is back to his friendly, talkative ways. He's hanging out in a private room at City Kitties "headquarters," demanding food, attention, and constantly lapping from his giant bowl of water. He's a happy guy and is quite comfortable.
