Hi guys, not sure if posts like this are allowed or if I am posting in the right place - the aim of my post is to find a silver lining in the nightmare we have been living through by asking those of you who can to donate to the PDSA.
Nando was involved in an accident; most likely getting hit by a car or falling from a height. One of the outcomes was needing an amputation. To my understanding, her leg had multiple breaks and a deep fissure running the length of her bone. To put pins in meant the almost certain possibility of the bone splitting further and causing Nando weeks of unnecessary pain, when ultimately the leg would have been removed anyway as it just didn’t seem possible to fix.
The vet advised amputation was the best option and after a lot of research, thought and consideration I agreed to trust in the vets decision. The weight of making this choice and trying to do what’s best for Nando is something I can never forget. The guilt, the blame, the what ifs are heartbreaking. And if anyone is/ ever does go through something similar and wants to talk through it I will always be here. This is really one of the hardest things we have had to deal with, but Nando is coping well, I never knew a cat so courageous.
My purpose in making this post is to try and salvage some positivity through all the heartbreak. The PDSA have done an amazing job and we can’t thank them enough for being there and helping us in our time of need. I wanted to take the opportunity to really encourage you guys to make a donation, even a tiny one, to allow them to continue to do the work they are doing; or maybe learn more about them so you can point others in their direction if faced with a similar situation.
Donate to PDSA
I also wanted to take the opportunity to praise Nando, and cats like her. They are strong, resilient and awe inspiring.
Thanks for reading, hope you guys are safe and well
Nando was involved in an accident; most likely getting hit by a car or falling from a height. One of the outcomes was needing an amputation. To my understanding, her leg had multiple breaks and a deep fissure running the length of her bone. To put pins in meant the almost certain possibility of the bone splitting further and causing Nando weeks of unnecessary pain, when ultimately the leg would have been removed anyway as it just didn’t seem possible to fix.
The vet advised amputation was the best option and after a lot of research, thought and consideration I agreed to trust in the vets decision. The weight of making this choice and trying to do what’s best for Nando is something I can never forget. The guilt, the blame, the what ifs are heartbreaking. And if anyone is/ ever does go through something similar and wants to talk through it I will always be here. This is really one of the hardest things we have had to deal with, but Nando is coping well, I never knew a cat so courageous.
My purpose in making this post is to try and salvage some positivity through all the heartbreak. The PDSA have done an amazing job and we can’t thank them enough for being there and helping us in our time of need. I wanted to take the opportunity to really encourage you guys to make a donation, even a tiny one, to allow them to continue to do the work they are doing; or maybe learn more about them so you can point others in their direction if faced with a similar situation.
Donate to PDSA
I also wanted to take the opportunity to praise Nando, and cats like her. They are strong, resilient and awe inspiring.
Thanks for reading, hope you guys are safe and well