Dr. Steve calls her a bit of a train-wreck. I think she is a cute derailment personally. She loves to be brushed so gently and she lays on her back and stretches those legs so far out. But, if I brush back by her rear legs, she will bite me, her legs must still be tender, even with a soft bristle baby brush. I don’t feel her backbone so pronounced these days. Her gaining over a pound is such a great sign for her. I would be worried if she was losing weight.
I am giving her mystery meds. It is compounded so they have just labeled it JS 827-LPS TX Syrup. It looks like castor oil, tastes a bit bitter, yes, I tasted a drop of it to see what she has to deal with. She gets a reduced dose
due to the calici- so she gets 1 ML daily.
Dr. Steve wants to wait until the second set of bloodwork is drawn before putting her on Interferon. I think he wants her a bit stronger. he underestimates this tortie girl- she gets stronger by the day. She still looks like I am starving her- and she has a lot of vet visits to deal with in the future- but she’s still here and she has found that she can trust me to help her and that makes me feel like a million bucks.
she is learning what love is and she likes it!
The Interferon is what turned the weight problem around for us. It was a miracle drug for our Oscar and I know it will be for Shell. It was only after he was on the drug that he was able to gain weight even though he always ate well Oscar went from a walking skeleton to a healthy looking cat. We continue to pray for Shell. She has many friends, both cat and bean, that love her and are pulling for her.
God bless you, Shell. All of our love.
We are glad shell is doing well. I think she has you wrapped around her little paw. She will gain weight soon
Sweet little Shell is learning that there is love out there and that yes there is someone who cares. Bless her and keep going from strength to strength little one, we are all with you.. Hugs GJ xx
This little girl has stolen my heart. And you are my hero. Thank you for caring so much for Shell.
“Tortie-tude,” love it! Shell, just sending you so much love for steady healing. And Mary Anne, you are amazing, I think St. Francis is thrilled to witness your great heart for Shell! We all love her… sending good vibrations for a great week ahead. Keep encouraged.
Mary Anne, you are just amazing. You are indeed a hero to all of us.
I am so happy you have taken this little darling and turned her around.
As The Meezers said, she is learning what love is, oh, is she ever.
She is learning so much.
We are so happy to be a part of this.
The first auction is almost over, there is a day left and we broke $500!!!
I’m sure we’ll need that, it may already be spent on this precious baby.
We’re getting steady donations however. And we haven’t even been asking!
I just got the most gorgeous jewelry wholesale to use for her auctions, you would not believe.
And I cannot wait to see a picture of Shell on her special Hairy Blankie we got just for her. (hint hint hint). Just when you have time, I know you might be a tiny bit busy.
Love & Purrs,
ML
ML thank you so much, and yes, it has already been spent and then some. I had a gal over here yesterday and she saw Shell and asked me why I still had her. In other words, why haven’t I pulled the plug? She does on first glance look horrible…to those who don’t love cats. But you have to look beyond her surface and see her spirit and her soul. Except for the one day when I thought she was checking out on me, she has a fiery spirit and a sweet, sweet purrsonality. She’s only hissed at me one time and that was when her temp was being taken by a clunky vet tech. I was holding her head and she let me know- this was not on her most favorite list!
Thank you so much for the auctions that you hold for people with challenging cases such as Shell. It takes a world of weight off their heads and hearts- at least it has for me. I am grateful for this cat daily because her arrival here has allowed me to know of people such as yourself and I am able to pass that love on-