I've been away from the cat site for a very long time. almost a year or more i think??
I'm back because i really need your help, and advice.
From those of you who know me, know that Charlie is my first cat. I've had him since he was a kitten. He's my best friend, he's my world (as are my other 2 cats), however Charlie holds a very special place in my heart.
On Friday, I came home to find the net on my bedroom window gashed and torn. My heart sank to the bottom of my stomach. I frantically searched the house for my 3 cats, but i couldn't find Charlie anywhere. i ran into the streets looking for him, in the hopes that maybe he was still nearby. but no luck. in the middle of my search from him, i received a call from ASPCA telling me that they have Charlie. When Charlie fell out of the window, which might have been around 3pm (i was still at work), a lady, no, and angel that lived in the building next to mind found him, cared for him, and eventually brought him to the ASPCA, where they scanned Charlie, and contacted me (around 5:45pm)
The vet says that, his leg is broken, which would have been fine, but, also his ligaments are torn. all of them. poor guys leg is all wobly, with no support at all. She says that this could heal, however it well be VERY painful for him. She is recommending an amputation. BUT, nothing can be done until Tuesday, as the surgeon for the ASPCA hospital where he is does not come back until then. We brought him home last night. And he is in just so much pain.
Charlie at the ASPCA
At home last night with a towel wrapped around his cast, because he was defacating and urinating on himself
Trying to get Charlie to eat.
I've created a go Fund me page to help with some of the cost for all this
I would really appreciate it if you guys look at it, if you're able to help with even a dollar I would appreciate it, and even if not, if you could please share his page with others. And please keep my baby Charlie in your prayers. It is a miracle that he is alive. God was watching over my baby, and sent an angel to help him, and returned my baby back to me.
Someone told me to get a second opinion and not to amputate. what are your thoughts on this?? His surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, and I'm thinking of maybe taking him elsewhere for a second opinion, but even with that, i don't have the money for a second opinion. I"ve just paid 1200 to get him home from the ASPCA and i'll have to pay another apx. 1500 for the amputation. I'm just super confused, and would love any feedback from others here..who have gone through something similar (hing leg or limp amputation for pet). The ASPCA is telling me if I can't pay for the amputation, he will most likely get a bacterial infection and get sick and could die. IF i do the amputation, and cannot pay for it...then they will keep Charlie and put him up for adoption :'( I don't want to lost my baby I can't.
Charlie is my best friend. I appreciate any and all help and support from you guys
I also want to stress..how IMPORTANT it is...to have your pets MICRO CHIPPED. had it not been for that, i would have NEVER found Charlie.
I'm back because i really need your help, and advice.
From those of you who know me, know that Charlie is my first cat. I've had him since he was a kitten. He's my best friend, he's my world (as are my other 2 cats), however Charlie holds a very special place in my heart.
On Friday, I came home to find the net on my bedroom window gashed and torn. My heart sank to the bottom of my stomach. I frantically searched the house for my 3 cats, but i couldn't find Charlie anywhere. i ran into the streets looking for him, in the hopes that maybe he was still nearby. but no luck. in the middle of my search from him, i received a call from ASPCA telling me that they have Charlie. When Charlie fell out of the window, which might have been around 3pm (i was still at work), a lady, no, and angel that lived in the building next to mind found him, cared for him, and eventually brought him to the ASPCA, where they scanned Charlie, and contacted me (around 5:45pm)
The vet says that, his leg is broken, which would have been fine, but, also his ligaments are torn. all of them. poor guys leg is all wobly, with no support at all. She says that this could heal, however it well be VERY painful for him. She is recommending an amputation. BUT, nothing can be done until Tuesday, as the surgeon for the ASPCA hospital where he is does not come back until then. We brought him home last night. And he is in just so much pain.
Charlie at the ASPCA
At home last night with a towel wrapped around his cast, because he was defacating and urinating on himself
Trying to get Charlie to eat.
I've created a go Fund me page to help with some of the cost for all this
I would really appreciate it if you guys look at it, if you're able to help with even a dollar I would appreciate it, and even if not, if you could please share his page with others. And please keep my baby Charlie in your prayers. It is a miracle that he is alive. God was watching over my baby, and sent an angel to help him, and returned my baby back to me.
Someone told me to get a second opinion and not to amputate. what are your thoughts on this?? His surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, and I'm thinking of maybe taking him elsewhere for a second opinion, but even with that, i don't have the money for a second opinion
. I"ve just paid 1200 to get him home from the ASPCA and i'll have to pay another apx. 1500 for the amputation. I'm just super confused, and would love any feedback from others here..who have gone through something similar (hing leg or limp amputation for pet). The ASPCA is telling me if I can't pay for the amputation, he will most likely get a bacterial infection and get sick and could die. IF i do the amputation, and cannot pay for it...then they will keep Charlie and put him up for adoption :'( I don't want to lost my baby I can't.Charlie is my best friend. I appreciate any and all help and support from you guys
I also want to stress..how IMPORTANT it is...to have your pets MICRO CHIPPED. had it not been for that, i would have NEVER found Charlie.
