Big Dog

[tinhuvielartanis]

According to Doc, it was a fairly large dog that attacked Smidgen, who was lucky to survive the attack, much less make it home. He had to keep her overnight to clean out the rather impressive wounds, repair the damaged muscle, and put in a couple of drainage tubes. If all goes well, I'll be able to pick up Smidgen any time after 9 AM tomorrow morning. I wrote the Mother Unit to let her know the skinny on Smidgen's bill of health, and to thank her for literally saving my feline friend's life. It's at times like this that make me seriously consider finding homes for all remaining animals. It's obvious that I can't sufficiently see to their needs and, had it be solely up to me, Smidgen would have lost her life because there's no way I could afford a vet bill right now. Sure, Smidgen and I have been inseparable since she was was a mere four weeks old but, in all honesty, I'm more of a detriment holding on to her than I would be if I found her a home with people who could care for her and be able to afford any unexpected bills that may arise.

This is a conversation I think Aunt Tudi and I may need to have sooner rather than later.

Comments

[ladyana5.livejournal.com]

oh, my! you poor dear!(and Smidgen) Believe me, you are doing a great job by simply doing what you can and giving them the basic necessities such as shelter, food, companionship and, most of all, getting them spayed/neutered. Yes, awful things happen, but it's worse when the very simple requirements are not met. And yes, I know the difficulty of trying to keep a indoor/outdoor cat locked up. All I can say is for the other (small) animals you get from now on, seal the doors tight; don't even let them experience outside unless it's your own backyard withe a thick, high fence. Sorry, i just don't trust the "outdoors" unless you live on an isolated farm.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

All of my cats were feral at one time. I can't deprive them of their natural inclination to be outdoors. It's tantamount to cruelty.

[ladyana5.livejournal.com]

I went back and read my post and it did sound as clear as mud! sorry, what I meant to say is that yes i understand why you let them out. I just meant it would be best for any _future_ furries that adopt you to keep them indoors. i am very and happy and proud of yout that you care so much about them!