by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

I was wondering if I could get some prayers for a small little kitten. I volenteer and help animal control capture fix and release feral cats. The mama's that are pregnant I work with until they have their litter. The littler will be adopted out and if I can work with the mama she goes out for adoption too. I also take abuse cases and work with them.

Right now I have a mama named Molly who has four kittens. I captured Molly when the kittens were a day old. They are now 5 weeks old. One of the kittens I named Buttons is having a problem with his shoulder. He has a big infection in the bone. I am giving him antibiotics for another 6 weeks. He is going in for a bone marrow biopsy on tuesday morning . They suspect cancer or a bone infection. The infection has destroyed his shoulder plate. He is still walking and playing. I am hoping it is not cancer. He would lose the leg if it is. So he needs some prayers for a good outcome.
Thanks so much! Suzanne

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by basketkase 17 Jun 2013

Oh, Suzanne....many many thanks and hugs and prayers to you for doing all you are doing for the feral population!! My hubby and I do the same thing on our own, TNR.....some of our vets work with us on payment and for that we are thankful. Depending on the outcome of Buttons, you will always have the good feeling of knowing you did everything you could to help him and he has known love that he never would have experienced had you not intervened.......Big kitty hug to you...Vicki & her zoo (LOL)

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sdrise by sdrise 17 Jun 2013

It is a huge job but I save so many cats and they are healthier in the long run. I also get a lot adopted out that otherwise would be on the street. I was doing it on my own but hooked up with the ACO from the city. She has grants to help. Bless her she was awsome! Suzanne

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by holly12 17 Jun 2013

I thank you for being ther for our little furry friends. I will of course pray for him, he is adorable. Arlene

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sdrise by sdrise 17 Jun 2013

Thanks so much. He goes in tomorrow morning for his biopsy. Suzanne

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by sdrise 17 Jun 2013

I will let you all know when I know what is happening with this little guy! Thank you for your prayers I am sure they will help. Suzanne

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by pennifold 16 Jun 2013

God bless you Suzanne for doing such a wonderful job in helping out with these little kittens and cats. I do hope that Buttons gets a good result and can be saved. I'm sure with all the prayers from us Cuties he will survive. Love Chris

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sdrise by sdrise 16 Jun 2013

Thanks... I come here to ask as I know prayers work! Thansk you for yours! Suzanne

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by cfidl 16 Jun 2013

Kitties are so resilient. Buttons will be melting your heart for years to come.. Bless you and your work.

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sdrise by sdrise 16 Jun 2013

A lot o these cats melt my heart. They are all special in some way . Some more than others. They all touch my heart but some steal a piece of it when they leave. Suzanne

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by jrob Moderator 15 Jun 2013

God bless his sweet little heart. You are a dear to take care of these otherwise discarded babies. Add my prayers.

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sdrise by sdrise 16 Jun 2013

Thanks!! I appreciate all the support and prayers! I want the best for this little guy! Suzanne

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by marjialexa Moderator 15 Jun 2013

Of course I will pray for little Buttons, on my knees, even. Thank you so much for caring for these little ones, It takes a lot of heart to work with them, because it hurts so much when they are hurting. I'll keep you in my prayers as well. My biggest hugs, Marji

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sdrise by sdrise 16 Jun 2013

So true! I feel for them. It is hard to let go sometimes. Just love this picture too! I hate to see any animal hurting. Suzanne

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by bnilla9241 15 Jun 2013

Thank you for posting this. I wish I could do what you do for our shelter.
I have a degree in Animal Science and I sincerely appreciate what you do.
Buttons will get prayers from me. Please keep us posted.

Hugs to you and Buttons.

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sdrise by sdrise 16 Jun 2013

Thanks so much! Our city does not have a shelter. So we are it to help out. These cats get the best of at my place with lots of love. I wish I cold keep them all but I do the best I can for them.At least I have a big success rate turning the ferals tame. I get a lot adopted out and no longer on the street. Thanks again Suzanne

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by 02kar Moderator 15 Jun 2013

You know that my prayers for Buttons continue. He is a special little guy in my heart.

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sdrise by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

Thanks so much sis. You are a big help! Hugs!!

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by jofrog2000 15 Jun 2013

When my daughter was younger, she worked for the county animal shelter. She brought home the smallest kitten who had an eye infection and was being pushed around by her older siblings. I got to give 2 different eye meds while my d was in school. Needless to say, Tabitha stayed for the next 17 years. She just passed this past winter. What a personality that one had. And the interesting coincidence is, that she was born on the same day that my now sil's german shepherd, Hunter was born! They didn't even know each other yet.
Hope things work out for that poor kitten.

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sdrise by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

What a great story and you had a loving cat for a long time. So special!! Thanks ! Suzanne

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by zoefzoef 15 Jun 2013

what a sad story, of course I'll pray for the little guy ; pray of a good result and that some will adopt him !

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sdrise by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

Thanks so much!

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by dennis999 15 Jun 2013

Firstly, well done you for the work that you are doing on behalf of these poor animals. I do hope that things work out well for the little one. Keep up the valued work.

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sdrise by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

thanks! My heart goes out to these poor discarded or forgotten animals. Karen (02kar) has helped me a lot with some special abused cats. They have turned around for the good and gone on to very happy homes.
It is a big success when you can save some of them. I have fixed over a hundred cats and gotten a little more than half off the street and into loving homes. The work continues. I am worried about this little guy. A biopsy is a big thing seeing he weighs only 14 ounces. Thanks for the prayers. Suzanne

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by babsie 15 Jun 2013

I have prayed for your kitten that everything will work out for the best. Hugs

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sdrise by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

Thanks every prayer helps! I am hoping for the best for this little guy to have a chance at a forever hone and goof life. Suzanne

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by crafter2243 Moderator 15 Jun 2013

Yes you can. I pray it turns out OK.

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sdrise by sdrise 15 Jun 2013

Thanks so much it means a lot. Poor little guy has has a tough 5 weeks. Suzanne

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