tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post2050141945935065216..comments2023-09-09T04:03:08.154-07:00Comments on The <p>Crazy <p>Cat <p>Lady</p></p></p>: Ok ok ok ok!!kittykyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15457039371073130036noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-23399232232899208512010-04-22T14:24:20.715-07:002010-04-22T14:24:20.715-07:00I'm sad to hear that on top of all your intens...I'm sad to hear that on top of all your intensely hard work, you're now also having to defend yourself on your own blog... Take care and best of luck.Jala Pfaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186623108399217523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-80365562452663540572010-04-22T08:02:17.128-07:002010-04-22T08:02:17.128-07:00I was about to hit send on an email I wrote to you...I was about to hit send on an email I wrote to you about the kittens, but I am going to save it so you have one less opinionated voice to listen to right now. <br /><br />Just keep on doing what you're doing.blacklilypie (Tara Fortin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17069887424487440168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-64511992957303889052010-04-22T07:22:09.578-07:002010-04-22T07:22:09.578-07:00Sending virtual hugs from down NY way. My heart i...Sending virtual hugs from down NY way. My heart is breaking and bursting for the things you are going through right now and for the extraordinary measures you have taken for these sweet kittens. Your love and committment to their well being is showing strong, and I hope you know that no matter what happens you have done everything right. You have loved and cared for these kittens and their mama to the best of your abilities and with all your heart, and there is no fault in anything you have done or may have to do. <br /><br />I just want you to know that reading your posts is one of the first things I do every day and your efforts have been an inspiration to me. Once I complete an upcoming move to Michgian I too will reach out to be a foster mama to shelter kittehs. Thank you for showing your love and your heartbreak so bravely. Please don't let anyone tell you otherwise, you are a hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-60179612494567429922010-04-22T03:43:44.200-07:002010-04-22T03:43:44.200-07:00I'm so sorry that people are choosing to be un...I'm so sorry that people are choosing to be unkind. It is always the outspoken who want to shout the loudest, even when they should really stick a sock in it. Anyone who is being critical is clearly not paying attention to what you write, because it is clear to the rest of us that Wesley and L are very lucky to be with you.<br /><br />You are doing a wonderful job with the kittens, and whatever the ultimate result is, they couldn't be in a better place. Don't let anyone make you think otherwise.Forever Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629913777113947118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-64288446467176147962010-04-21T22:04:26.550-07:002010-04-21T22:04:26.550-07:00Bless you. Keep your focus where it belongs.Bless you. Keep your focus where it belongs.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801497688845936289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-86526910614038150172010-04-21T18:40:49.249-07:002010-04-21T18:40:49.249-07:00Honey, we're here for you. Stay strong! We k...Honey, we're here for you. Stay strong! We know how much you love those babies!<br />Love,<br />LisaHubbleSpacePawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720087964026883620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-20071356225730205182010-04-21T17:41:01.323-07:002010-04-21T17:41:01.323-07:00Heather and the Kool Kitty Krew ~ That is so nice ...Heather and the Kool Kitty Krew ~ That is so nice of you to say. We are only doing what we can for now.<br /><br />Figaro, I saw that message today, and it made me smile so so so much. Sometimes even a virtual hug will do... and I think I really needed it when I read that. :) <br /><br />Mari, Thank you for that info... I didn't know about that problem at the IBKC! I've been reading Laurie's site for a looooong time, and I don't remember that at all. That was really nice of you to say. I'm going to read it right now.<br /><br />Sue, I appreciate that.... I have debated whether fighting back is worth it, but you are absolutely right - It's unnecessary stress... and I'm not going to bother with the haters. Thanks for the advice :)kittykyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457039371073130036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-3686383971519660552010-04-21T15:54:44.582-07:002010-04-21T15:54:44.582-07:00Please remember that you're not obligated to r...Please remember that you're not obligated to respond to ANYONE. Anything that creates more stress for you is to be avoided.<br /><br />Huge hugs to you all.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801497688845936289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-41033403933693185442010-04-21T13:00:22.550-07:002010-04-21T13:00:22.550-07:00Mari,
I think the story of Jerry Lee is so touchi...Mari,<br /><br />I think the story of Jerry Lee is so touching and tragic and I thank you for sharing it.<br /><br />However.<br /><br />Jerry Lee's problem was TOTALLY different than the problems of these two CH kitties. Jerry Lee *couldn't* use the bathroom - an internal wiring problem. That can lead to pain and dramatically increases the risks of serious infections. That is NOT what faces these CH babies. The issue for them is *external* - they lack motor coordination skills to get them to the box - but they have NO problem going to the bathroom and do not face the pain and risk involved in being unable to relieve themselves.<br /><br />CH is a developmental condition that does not worsen with time. There is no downside, debilitative prognosis for a kitty with CH (unlike some other conditions). In some cases, the disability actually improves as the kitty adapts. My primary contention with these two little precious babies is that they are WAY too young for anyone to adequately assess how their function will be into adulthood. Their muscles are not fully developed (just like the muscles of any non-CH kitty aren't fully developed at 6 weeks of age) and their potential for motor improvement isn't fully developed (just like a non-CH kitty is still clumsy and learning their limits at 6 weeks of age).<br /><br />I do understand that part of the concern for these guys is any future ability to use a litterbox. Any caregiver will have to be willing to accept them on the assumption that they will have trouble using it independently (although frankly, this function may improve as maturing takes place in the natural course of thing!). But believe me - there are those out there with a great deal of experience with CH cats who understand how to nurture them and care for them to everyone's enjoyment.<br /><br />I'm grateful that Lyndsay is trying to learn more about CH and buy these guys some time. I'm grateful still to see that flyer - I would suggest you post it, Lyndsay, to the CH list and ask for broad distribution. I've seen people on that list get cats literally across the country, so do your best to help the rescue see that they CAN be loved and it doesn't have to only be in Northern Ontario.<br /><br />Thanks again.RenaRFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00266420631124348539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-70238729739284869822010-04-21T12:29:04.110-07:002010-04-21T12:29:04.110-07:00While I've followed your blog, I haven't r...While I've followed your blog, I haven't read the comments lately, so I don't know if this has been up yet. If it has, my apologies - but just in case it hasn't, I'm posting this as I think it might help you at this difficult time.<br /><br />Almost two years have passed since the readers of <a href="http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com" rel="nofollow">The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee</a> followed a quite similar story (which still makes me cry...). It only concerned one kitten out of a litter, but the foster parents had to make the same kind of hard decision, because a kitten's tolerable life was looking to become intolerable when he grew.<br /><br />So, if you haven't read about Jerry Lee, maybe you should - and note that he is still remembered by those who followed the story then. In the same way your L and Wesley and the third one who went before them will be remembered by us, your readers, if you have to send them over the rainbow bridge now.<br /><br />On Jerry Lee's last day: <a href="http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/2008/06/one-tear-filled-tuesday.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/2008/06/one-tear-filled-tuesday.html</a><br /><br />To read about him before that day and what happened afterwards, see all the posts with that label: <a href="http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/search/label/Jerry%20Lee" rel="nofollow">http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/search/label/Jerry%20Lee</a>Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192994531043337958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-61112762893272952542010-04-21T11:23:28.653-07:002010-04-21T11:23:28.653-07:00laturner ~ Yeah, that's something we've ta...laturner ~ Yeah, that's something we've talked about, too. Once people learn that they may never be litter-trained (which is posing to be a huge issue right now for both of them), it could change their minds to adopt. <br />Mind you, I have read stories about other *very dedicated* owners though - One who spoon feeds her adult cat with severe CH.. and when it needs to go to the bathroom, it'll howl, and she puts it in the shower - where she just hoses the tub down when the cat is done it's business. <br />Can you imagine that dedication? Unbelieveable what people do for their furry-companions. It's amazing. <br />So, it does mean there are people out there that do do it. We can only hope we find those people.kittykyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457039371073130036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-79037498691176496462010-04-21T11:17:19.783-07:002010-04-21T11:17:19.783-07:00I think you need a hug right now, its so not fair ...I think you need a hug right now, its so not fair for the kittens or you to be going through this. I am not in a position to judge you in in any way...just letting you know that...Figarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268588197530357442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-32040384177128096102010-04-21T11:07:44.025-07:002010-04-21T11:07:44.025-07:00We can't possible imagine having to go through...We can't possible imagine having to go through what your are going through. You love them and this is a difficult choice that has to be made. We really hope there is someone out there who will be willing to care for them. Keeping our fingers and paws crossed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-60997805189779484082010-04-21T10:52:45.492-07:002010-04-21T10:52:45.492-07:00I think my personal line would be whether they can...I think my personal line would be whether they can eventually do their own litterbox duties. Having to go where they'd have to lie in it, then drag it around with them as they crawl... unless you could find someone who doesn't mind that. I'm still hoping for you that they get a bit more mobility as they get older. I know you will do the right thing, whatever that turns out to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737275857743434503.post-90850831220220023962010-04-21T10:06:37.772-07:002010-04-21T10:06:37.772-07:00Kudos to you for doing all that you are for these ...Kudos to you for doing all that you are for these special babies, I know it is hard when they are special needs. I forwarded your info to several groups I am on as well as posted on my facebook. I wish you the best of luck with these babies, they are so adorable....blue kitties are my absolute favorite...I've got 3 of them :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692943539354582958noreply@blogger.com