Topic: Little old cat in need of lots of tlc...... now @ Rainbow Bridge (Read 65665 times)

Bazsmum · « **Reply #107 on:** July 20, 2009, 14:00:02 PM »

Quote from: Janeyk on July 20, 2009, 07:30:00 AM

Hope that brave little fella continues to improve

Me too! "Go Joey Go"!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #106 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:59:26 PM »

Yeayyyy! He is a real heartbreaker - I'm not surprised she fell for him.

Daisymac · « **Reply #105 on:** July 20, 2009, 12:52:39 PM »

Aww bless him, he will get better now he has a forever home I am sure

clarenmax · « **Reply #104 on:** July 20, 2009, 09:31:40 AM »

Bless him, hope he continues to rally through

Janeyk · « **Reply #103 on:** July 20, 2009, 07:30:00 AM »

Hope that brave little fella continues to improve

bonnielass · « **Reply #102 on:** July 20, 2009, 06:06:24 AM »

Its wonderful to hear hes doing well

as you say hes still got a long way to go but fingers crossed his future is looking much brighter now thanks to you

Tan · « **Reply #101 on:** July 19, 2009, 22:46:34 PM »

That's brill news Sarah

Give darlin Joey a gentle cuddle from me, we are all wishing and sending him our get better wishes.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #100 on:** July 19, 2009, 14:15:37 PM »

Lots more good wishes to Joey

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #99 on:** July 19, 2009, 13:47:27 PM »

hi guys,

Joey is doing much the same really. No real progress to report in the last couple of days. He continues to keep his spirits up and is enjoying big cosy snuggles on his big bed and plenty of affection. He has begun being able to move his back legs a little more which is great and a sign that they are becoming less painful.

Actually caught him cleaning his back toes / pads this morning. He continues to be as vocal as ever and his eating has slowed down. Although on small, mushy meals 4/5 times a day i would like too see him eat a little more but he is eating enough to sustain him and we have to remember that his tummy is obviously very small having been without food for so long.

All in all he does seem to be moving in the right direction I just don't want to get mine, or anyone else's hopes up as he still has a very long way to go.

On a very positive note however I did get an offer of a home for Joey from the local community warden who stopped in on Friday. She fell for him instantly and although we have to see how things go she would, for now, very much like to take Joey in. so just have to keep everything crossed we can get him through this.

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #98 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:27:01 AM »

Only just caught up with this- what a sad story but well done to you, Sarah for hopefully giving him a happy ending. He is adorable

I do hope he continues to make super progress

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #97 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:15:04 AM »

Hope Joey is alright and still mending

bonnielass · « **Reply #96 on:** July 19, 2009, 09:47:22 AM »

Hi Sarah just wondered how Joey is doing this morning ? fingers crossed hes had a good night and is feeling heaps better

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #95 on:** July 18, 2009, 21:13:10 PM »

Oh my, poor little guy

He could be a young one-just neglected for so long

Hoping Joey makes a 110% full recovery

Bazsmum · « **Reply #94 on:** July 18, 2009, 15:53:57 PM »

OMG!! I am whelling up here....Just saw his face and I just want to send him all the luck in the world, what a lovely old guy and Im sure he will have loads of stories under his belt!!!

So glad that he has been helped and to all concerned "Well Done"

nicter · « **Reply #93 on:** July 17, 2009, 23:56:47 PM »

Its stories like these that makes us all so grateful that there are people like you out there Mk. To all you rescueworkers a big

xx

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #92 on:** July 17, 2009, 23:23:19 PM »

we don't really have any idea of how old he is bonnielass. With no teeth to use as a judge and his overall very very poor condition it makes it very hard to even guess. Whilst we are saying he is an old boy, there is every chance that he isn't actually as old as we believe him to be and it is poor condition and weathering outdoors that makes him look older. Very difficult to tell.

He is certainly smoozing everyone though that is for sure. We had a surprise visit today from the local community warden (a first for us) and she fell for his charms instantly. Personally I think its the big overhang and pouty lips that do it... make him look like he's in a real huff. She has said she will come back in a couple of weeks and spend some time with him. Looks like he's got himself another new friend.

bonnielass · « **Reply #91 on:** July 17, 2009, 21:17:08 PM »

Do you know how old he is Sarah ? is he an old boy or is it just because of his condition that makes him look old, He really is a special little man and reminds me so much of my oldie Eddie, he looked pretty much like that, ( no sores ) all skin and bone and very shaky on his legs too, and hes turned out to be the most loving little cat you could ever wish to meet

Janeyk · « **Reply #90 on:** July 17, 2009, 20:57:00 PM »

lots of love to my favourite boy Joey xxxx

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #89 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:52:09 AM »

I've only just caught up with this - what a lovely boy Joey is

I hope he continues to improve Sarah

ginge66 · « **Reply #88 on:** July 17, 2009, 11:23:04 AM »

Oh dear oh dear brave little sole, looking at him makes me want to cry

Like the others I too wish I was nearer so I could spend time with him. Glad that he is slowly improving and sending him lots of

and kisses and hope things continue to go well for him

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #87 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:47:43 AM »

thanks guys... I think its fair to say he's as tough as old boots and we are just so glad that we got to him when we did as we really don't think he would've lasted much longer by himself and without care and treatment.

He is such an adorable little soul he really is and through no fault of his own has this very odd look that just makes your heart melt and want to scoop him up. I think made more so by the fact that his gums are so open and with the overhang it makes him look like he is permanently pouting.

We are very much hoping he continues to improve and last night some of the scabbing start to come away and we caught him trying to clean the very back of his back legs last night (very much with the help of his lovely new bed as support). He is still very very shaky on his legs but hardly surprising considering he has no muscle mass anywhere!

His appetite continues to be OK and all we can do is keep everything crossed and hope this stays the same until we get him back to the vet a week on Monday for a check over and see where we go from there.

For now, he is comfortable, in much less pain, warm and safe. that's the important thing and we will just have to make him as happy as we can whatever the future may hold for Joey.

Daisymac · « **Reply #86 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:30:07 AM »

I have just caught up with this thread, what a lovely boy Joey is, I am so glad he is looking a bit better, big

for you and Joey, I hope he continues to improve

clarenmax · « **Reply #85 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:15:06 AM »

Awwww, look at his poor wee legs, they must be uncomfortable for him, but he certainly looks much happier now he's with you, and he will surely go from strength to strength

Dawn F · « **Reply #84 on:** July 17, 2009, 09:10:55 AM »

he does look a little better poor baby

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #83 on:** July 17, 2009, 07:39:10 AM »

i am glad he is improving and enjoying fuss despite his condition

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #82 on:** July 17, 2009, 00:01:08 AM »

Poor poor Joey but he looks like he is improving. He must be a real fighter to survive outside by himself in all weathers.

Lots of gentle strokes to him and so mant get wekk vibes too

Baggy · « **Reply #81 on:** July 16, 2009, 22:33:11 PM »

His face and eyes are looking so much better

, bless him. I wish I could donate my lap! Wonderful to see such an improvement, it's made me a bit tearful. Sending lots more healing vibes his way.

His skin condition looks similar to rain scald that horses can suffer from when they are outside in all weathers.

bonnielass · « **Reply #80 on:** July 16, 2009, 22:06:32 PM »

He just makes you want to scoop him up and hold him and love him

, poor lad but on the bright side hes with you now Sarah and will get the best of everything and hopefully fully recover,

Mark · « **Reply #79 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:51:59 PM »

I was going to post a similar reply. As bad as they are, things can only get better for this brave little fighter and I know you will make sure he gets the special home he so deserves

Brave boy

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #78 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:42:44 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on July 16, 2009, 21:32:05 PM

Oh my goodness, poor baby - how could anyone let him get into that state So glad he is with you now Sarah, hopefully he'll go from strength to strength

My thoughts exactly. I don't know how so many people can just pass by, truly I don't. Still, he is being cared for now, bless his brave heart.

Janeyk · « **Reply #77 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:34:48 PM »

I just love that old chappie so much - I'd love to sit with him all day

LadyJane · « **Reply #76 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:33:31 PM »

Goodness me. Well he certainly seems to be keeping his chin up and loving the attention he's getting. Fingers crossed for his continued improvement xx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #75 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:32:05 PM »

Oh my goodness, poor baby - how could anyone let him get into that state

So glad he is with you now Sarah, hopefully he'll go from strength to strength

JackSpratt · « **Reply #74 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:30:27 PM »

What a gnarly old man Joey is - I think he's great.

Please send him a big fuss from me.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #73 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:26:16 PM »

As promised here are the latest pics of Joey. In case anyone is wondering it is food he has all over his face!

he is a tad of a messy eater and likes to shake his head and send it all over the pen... which you will see in some of the pics below!

LOL

As I said in my earlier post these may upset some but this is Joey at least 100 times better than he was on Sunday.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #72 on:** July 16, 2009, 21:05:13 PM »

Sorry I haven't updated on Joey sooner today guys but I've been rushed off my feet here all day.

Joey has had a good night and a nice day today. He has eaten OK today and his skin has definately dried out and scabbing over and his skin is definately settling down with only a few patches that are still very red / sore. Mainly seems to be inside legs and back legs. But he is getting there.

We certainly know that his lungs are OK as when he wants something he certainly hollers! lol bless him, he is such a wee soul and would just love for someone to sit with him all day. We have just been in with him giving him supper and cuddles and have got a load of pics for you. I am currently just uploading them and then will start a new reply with the piccies for you all.

I would like to say that whilst they do show he is improving some of you may still be upset by some of the images so if I do upset anyone, I'm very sorry

clarenmax · « **Reply #71 on:** July 16, 2009, 09:09:12 AM »

Hope Joey has had another good night

Baggy · « **Reply #70 on:** July 15, 2009, 22:30:26 PM »

Bless him, it's so nice to see him looking more comfortable - that's a lovely snuggly looking bed! Hope that skin keeps healing

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #69 on:** July 15, 2009, 22:20:16 PM »

He looks very peaceful and hope his recovery continues

Mark · « **Reply #68 on:** July 15, 2009, 21:58:42 PM »

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