Anyone remember Cleo, my little foster girl from last year at this time? She showed up in my feral colony around mid-Aug. in '09 and I was planning to get her spayed ASAP. Right after Labor Day, one of the neighbors who puts out food found Cleo collasped on her front porch. We rushed Cleo to the vet, who did a battery of tests and determined the poor little girl (who was about 5-6 months old at the time) had parasites in her liver. She was so sick and underweight, the vet initially recommended having Cleo PTS, but then decided to try a blood transfusion. It literally saved Cleo's life. It took several weeks of meds and lots of rest, but she gained weight and transformed into a very loving, playful kitten. She was ultimately adopted by a family member of the neighbors who found her.
Had a chance to visit with Cleo today and she's the picture of health, absolutely beautiful and very much loved by her family. Here's Cleo, one year later:
Had a chance to visit with Cleo today and she's the picture of health, absolutely beautiful and very much loved by her family. Here's Cleo, one year later: