So, sad/glad news.

[conuly]

The kitten was a little more seriously injured than I'd realized when I picked her up, so she's at the shelter now. There was just no way I could pay for those vet bills, and none of the organizations I emailed last night replied to me by 11 this morning, at which point I decided she really shouldn't have to wait any longer. (I would not have even waited that long except she didn't appear to be in pain when she wasn't putting weight on her limb, and it's a very, very, very long bus ride out there. I actually paid out for car service because I wanted to limit how much she got jostled.)

To my amateur eyes, I think she has a good chance, though, and that's the good news part. They are going to do their best to take care of her, and their best is surprisingly good for a shelter that can't turn away animals.

Comments

[kitcatwoman]

Aww, poor kitten. :( Glad to hear she's being taken care of though.

[conuly]

I'm just sorry she waited so long. When I first came home and put her in the downstairs, there was a horde of children, and she was scared to leave her carrier. So I chased most of the kids out and told the girls to let me know how she walked. And they said she explored the two rooms she was in, then hopped onto the sofa. This is all probably true, but they didn't say how badly she limped or I would've taken her in right then.

[gingicat]

Poor kitty. Yay that it was you who found her.

[conuly]

Well, it was another person on DW. And I'm sure if she'd realized the injury was as serious as it was, she would've taken the kitty to the shelter instead of having to do a middle step. She said it got worse after the first time she saw it, so I bet the first time it did look like the cat had just gotten her paw stuck in something or sprained her leg slightly or gotten a small cut - the sort of thing that will heal nicely with a bit of rest.

[gingicat]

That makes sense.

[wendelah1]

Poor kitten.

[conuly]

Well, things are sure to be looking up for her now.

[chanter1944]

The very best of wishes, medical care and wonderful forever home alike, for friendly Lila.

[conuly]

Fingers crossed :)

[kyrielle]

Poor kitten for the start of her tale, but yay for the fact that things look good for her now - good thoughts for her recovery and finding a forever home to treasure her.

[conuly]

I just wish I'd realized how bad it was sooner, she could've been seen sooner. I screwed that one up.

[zesty_pinto]

Hoping for the best for that kitty. I'm sorry I couldn't even find an appropriate person willing to adopt. It felt rather depressing knowing you folks were trying and I couldn't do a thing, beyond maybe throw a little money at the problem to questionable effect.

[conuly]

There is simply no way I could've found the money. I just wish I'd realized how bad it was at some time other than four in the morning.

[silveradept]

Here's hoping for a good end to this story, with adoption and care.

[elenbarathi.livejournal.com]

Poor little thing; I'm glad she'll be getting the right care.

*hugs* You have a good heart, Connie.

[conuly]

I just wish I'd realized how bad the injury was, she would've been at the vet a lot sooner. Well, we live and we learn, and what I do believe is that she wasn't in pain except when putting weight on her leg.