Is it disrespectful, I wonder to call her a bag of bones? That is what she is right now and every time she comes out to meet me, I marvel at the fact that she is still alive. I was talking with a friend of mine, Dusty Rainbolt who is a cat author and a really nice person knowledgeable in so many areas especially cat health. We were talking about our Miracle Babies- “Mr Whiskers” for her ( a cat suffering from hepatic lipidosis) and then Shell. Dust said that she asked her vet about why Shell isn’t in the throes of FHL like Mr. Whiskers. This is what he told her:
When you have a cat, such as shell with NO fat cells whatsoever, just think about that for a minute ladies and gentleman- NO fat cells in the body whatsover, then FHLfalls off the table. Unless there are fat cells, there is no way for that disease to be unleashed and roam the body. Boy, I look at my love handles and wish I had NO fat cells in my body! So if you think about this in the long term- cats get FHL for going without food for 3-5 days. So Shell has gone without food for so much longer than that and because of her malnourished state, she didn’t get liver disease. It boggles my mind.
There were other cats in that trailer with her. And they are plump, not as healthy as they should be, but certainly better off than she was. There is a to-die for tom who looks as if he is a cross between a Ragdoll, Siamese and Main Coon. He is fat and happy and oh my word he is gorgeous and friendly. She used to take him in the house. So why did she shun Shell? I don’t have a clue. I am just talking here trying to figure things out.
I think Shell, is a beautiful girl! Thank you for being a wonderful person to care for a voiceless individual.
Mom Laure
I have been following Shell’s story since I read about her on the Cat Blogosphere. I am so thankful that she is loved, and warm, and has a full belly at last. I’m purring for her!
Dearest friends and little Miss Shell! Inside each shell are the wonders fo the world. Inside this little girl is the magic of love. How touched I am by her story and your willingness to give her the chance of life…life as all cats should have it. free from cold and worry, filled with safety and warm sleeping spots, food in the tummy and a soft touch to her head. Bless you for all you do for Shell….you are a true warrior for her cause. We at the cat blogosphere will be by your side…watch us come…until them we will follow her journey and the world will begin to know of the courage of a chance at life…
Be blessed, Karla and Misses Peach
Love can change everything for good in our lives, you have so much love inside your heart, I’m sending purrs and prayers for Miss Shell!
Luna
I am so sorry about everythign that has happend to Shell and all the cats in that trailer. We wish things like this would never happen again.We are sending her tons of purrs and prayers to get better. We haven’t read the full story because it is just so heartbreaking (honestly even getting past the first line is tough without crying thinking about her) but we know it was bad and that now you are working so hard to make things better for her.
I don’t know how you manage to do it, find the energy to help those kittens, Mike, and now Shell. Bless you. I sent you a donation today (March 3) through the kittens rescue website you had posted in a previous post. Use it for whatever need is most urgent for you and the cats.
God Bless You, for caring for Shell and all the other kitties. Purrs and Prayers for them, you and Mike. I also pray for your dream to come true. When Shell gains more weight and looks great, you will have to change her name from Shell to Shelly. Also Happy Silver Anniversary!! Even thought it won’t be the same you can celebrate later.
God Bless You, for caring for Shell and all the other kitties. Purrs and Prayers for them, you and Mike. I also pray for your dream to come true. When Shell gains more weight and looks great, you will have to change her name from Shell to Shelly. Also Happy Silver Anniversary!! Even though it won’t be the same you can celebrate later.
Sometimes a group of kitties will just ‘decide’ one of them is a pariah, to be shunned and attacked by all. No idea if this is what happened to Shell, but it sounds like a possibility.
We’re all so glad Shell is getting care and food and love now.
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