Country Cat Sanctuary

 

KITTEN "FEARLESS" NEEDS SPECIALIZED DELICATE EAR SURGERY

CAN YOU HELP ?

 

From time to time we do get rescues at the Country Cat sanctuary in which an ordinary medical treatment is not sufficient to give them their health back but a much more involved and expensive surgery is called for....and when you look into these big golden eyes how can we not fight for him .

This little fellow was rescued when he was 6 weeks old and after few days had passed it was noticed his eating and breathing was getting labored to a point where he stopped eating all together and his breathing became quite difficult. The first thought was a serious Upper Respiratory infection and he was treated with antibiotics which did not make any difference and his condition was also getting worse each day. When we brought him in to get to the root of his problem he was given a long thorough exam which also included to put him under anesthesia and check his throat. Thank God for this extra step A LARGE POLYP especially for a little kitten was found which was blocking his airways and esophagus and it was removed right away while he was still sleeping. Although it gave him some relief it was just a "BAND AID" treatment since the root of the polyp is located in his middle ear which was confirmed by an X- ray... we were informed that it would grow again but not right away and he could get stronger and we would have time to accumulate much needed funds... unfortunately the polyp's and our time table did not match and it started growing again much sooner then we anticipated and it is creating problems for Fearless. The only solution to give him a chance to grow up and have a healthy and long life is this specialized delicate surgery. Due to this accelerated time table we are making a plea to the public to help by making a donation towards his upcoming surgery. Every dollar donated ( noting is small) will be used to restore this little fellows health and even though the uphill battle is taking a toll on Fearless, he is still a delightful little boy who has a zest for life. We are arranging a home for him where he will be taken care of after his surgery where he will recover and gain his strength back and start growing in to a handsome feline gentlemen..... and never have to look back anymore.

"THANK YOU" in advance for any help you can give with the special needs of this special little boy.

If you are so inclined please go to the donation page of the sanctuary web site

www.countrycatrescue..com and choose a method which is convenient for you.

Please add the memo " Surgery for Fearless" we would like to keep his "good fortune" separate.

God bless

Update on Fearless

I AM BACK FROM MY SURGERY !!!

I am so happy that the Surgeon decided to go into my ear through my throat ...and my ear and face was not cut open.... that means I am still as handsome as before. Not that it matters like you all said... I will be always handsome, with or without facial fur .
I have a drain now on my chest/ throat area and my "Private nurse " has to keep it very very clean and I am not supposed to bite it ha ha ha I am already trying to ... told you I am mischievous LOL
Food seems to be very scarce since I left this morning... already home over an hour and nothing was offered.... who ate my food when I was gone??? fess up!! but I am sure she won't let me starve and eventually some little morsels will come my way.

 

         

EVERYTHING WENT VERY WELL AND THE SURGEON WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE OUTCOME!

 

So am I .... now I am on few medications for pain, infection and to settle my stomach not to throw up my tube..

All your donations towards my surgery, get well wishes, prayers made a HUGE difference and I am eternally Thankful to all of you.... You certainly gave me a Christmas present which I shall remember all my life ....I would have not have a life without you so .... we are bound to each other.

Now I shall go and try to lie down a little to rest .....feel tired from all the excitement also from the funny stuff they gave... I think it is called anesthesia... I just slept and when I woke up I had this tube hanging out from my chest . It keeps itching and I want to scratch it but that would not be a wise move!!!!! Finally late at midnight some little amount of food appeared on my plate.... looks like we are back to the miniscule portions again, can't argue with the nurse she must know what's best for me,. I will keep my tube in for five days and then hopefully if the draining has stopped I shall loose it and in two weeks time my stitches should come out too and I will be better then new. :)

Thank you Thank You from the bottom of my little heart

LOVE AND CUDDLES ALL AROUND !

Fearless the "little man"

UPDATE ON FEARLESS



I was a little mischievous boy and guess what I did.... I tried and tried and finally pulled my neck tube out to freak out my nurse ,,,he he he... it worked !! actually last laugh was on me because I had to go back to that place where they make you soooo sleepy that you can't fight them off. Now My Private Nurse made me a turtle neck and I can't get my hands on the stitches,but on the other hand it really looks good on me doesn't it ????


Hi there! here is Fearless again to tell you where I was today AGAIN... remember I was a bad boy and pulled my tube out, so since the drain was not there anymore some fluid got under my skin like a bump... had to go back and they did syringe it out... I really should have left that drain alone... my nurse had told me what would happen.... one should always listen to their elders they have experience !! Never again...... now I have to wear that silly turtle neck a while longer.

NEWS FLASH !!!! GUESS what , finally today my stitches were taken out and I did not fall apart LOL. 'My private nurse did hold my paw and the Dr. was very gentle with me and afterwards I did get a cookie mmmm good!.
THis time I let the professionals do their thing and did not pull out my stitches like I did with my draining tube ... actually I could not reach it if you want me to be honest .... I had that silly collar around my neck to foil my attempts. Anyway now I am all done with this surgery and other stuff and now I have to concentrate to grow stronger replace my fur and look all sleek and slinky!

WISHING ALL MY FRIENDS A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR ...

YOU ALL MOST CERTAINLY GAVE ME MANY MANY HAPPY YEARS TO LIVE..... THANK YOU FOR MY LIFE !!!!

 

 

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