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Therewere5inthebed · 04/12/2018 19:52

I’m a relatively new fosterer for a major cat charity, I have 2 pens in the garden and I collected a long term stray 8 weeks ago.

He was being fed but had relatively little shelter for well over a year apparently.

He’s been tested for the infectious nasties and thankfully that was negative, so he’s been neutered and on put antibiotics for an infected toe for three weeks in total. However, it has not healed so he’s in to the vets tomorrow for a digit removal.

The situation has been made worse by the fact that we’ve all fallen for him, he is such a gentle boy and so very sad in the pen so we made a family decision to integrate him with our existing passive cat and two dogs which we did over the weekend.

He’s settled in immediately and is a real lap cat, so very happy and contented that it was obviously meant to be.

I’m now worried sick that following his toe removal and recovery it will be bad news about the biopsy results and I have opened myself and my family up to a world of pain.

We are so invested in this lad and i’m trying think that if it is bad news he'll have a happy pampered existence until that time comes but I’m struggling remain objective.

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winkingdemon · 04/12/2018 20:34

First of all, what a lovely person you are OP

Not many people would give a cat a chance (I’ve taken in numerous waifs and strays from kittens to elderly cats and ones with issues etc) so thank you for caring!

You’re right - you have given the lad a chance and if it is bad news (fingers crossed it won’t be) you have given him the chance of a family and a loving home that he wouldn’t have had otherwise. There’s also a possibility if it is bad news something can be done so don’t give up hope yet. I hope for all of you that he is fine and he gets a long and happy life with you x

FadedRed · 04/12/2018 20:37

🤞for your cat, 5, let us know how he is.

DiveBombingSeagull · 04/12/2018 20:37

I have nothing to add other than the fact that I have a few tears in my eyes moved by your kindness. I hope that the news is good for you and your furry. Either way you are giving him a warm loving home Flowers

Therewere5inthebed · 04/12/2018 20:57

I actually feel rather selfish keeping him, he’s such a lovely boy but I told myself that he had an uncertain future and he’d be happier with us, it was far from a selfless act!

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Toddlerteaplease · 04/12/2018 21:33

You sound lovely and he's fallen on his paws. Even if it is bad news (hope it won't be) at least he's known nothing but love from you.

Therewere5inthebed · 05/12/2018 11:52

Just back from the vets, with my cat!
After a second opinion from a senior vet and more healing he is very doubtful that it’s cancer, thinks it was just a very nasty infection, so he’s on more antibiotics, strict pampering and a review in two weeks.

I didn’t sleep last night through worrying so I left the practice with tears of joy and relief as well as my cat.

The best Christmas present ever!

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FadedRed · 05/12/2018 12:49

Brilliant news. Hope all goes well for you and your cat.

Wolfiefan · 05/12/2018 12:50

That’s lovely. Like an early Christmas miracle. Wishing you many more christmases with your puss.

Toddlerteaplease · 05/12/2018 14:30

Great news!

winkingdemon · 05/12/2018 18:32

Brilliant, I’m so happy for you!

FrankieChips · 05/12/2018 18:48

Good news! I love that you love him so much. So sweet!

Therewere5inthebed · 05/12/2018 21:17

Thank you for all of your lovely comments.

He really is a very special boy, rather like Bagpuss, he stays in whatever position you place him in and suckles the tip of his tail too.

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Wolfiefan · 05/12/2018 21:19

Oh bless. Too sweet.

Toddlerteaplease · 05/12/2018 21:44

OMG cuteness overload!

Toddlerteaplease · 05/12/2018 21:45

Isn't there something you are forgetting Op? It's the rule on the litter tray!

Therewere5inthebed · 08/12/2018 19:54

Sorry, rather outing but hey.. he’s worth it!

He’s settling in beautiful and dared to venture upstairs last night and look enviously at the bed with its double dog and cat garnishes! Hopefully it won’t be long before he joins the madness.
He had his second vaccinations today so has the raging hump with me, two vet visits in a week is rather unfair.

Salmon for breakfast tomorrow I think.

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Wolfiefan · 08/12/2018 20:34

Handsome. Hope he enjoys the salmon.

Toddlerteaplease · 08/12/2018 20:55

He's beautiful!

Therewere5inthebed · 09/12/2018 20:36

And another..

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Wolfiefan · 09/12/2018 20:39

So handsome.

YetAnotherSpartacus · 10/12/2018 11:12

He's beautiful!!! Does he let you blow big smoochy raspberries on his tummy?

UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername · 10/12/2018 11:40

He's such a gorgeous, contented looking bundle : )

JanetWeb2812 · 10/12/2018 12:25

Again, looking at the condition of his ears and the lack of fight damage, he has not had too hard a life; he can now look forward to a life of pampering.

Snowwontbelong · 10/12/2018 12:26

He seems so at home already!!
Luck you!!
And lucky dcat!!

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