Once Jerry Lee was old enough to start using the litter box, we started to realize that his tiny plumbing system might not be operating like it should. Often kitties born without tails experience such problems. I will spare you all the gory details, but little Jerry Lee had to pay a visit to the Humane Society vet yesterday. They decided they needed to hold him there for a spell to observe our little man. I am sure he is doing absolutely fine, but I hate, hate, hate it when we have to leave the kitties at the vet. I know, of course, they are well taken care of, it's just that I don't want our kitties to be scared or feel alone for even just one second. Seriously, it breaks my heart. So I know there are a handful of you reading this blog work down at the HS (hello Shana). Maybe you can pop on in on your lunch break and give Gerry Lee a little loving. You can't miss him,, he's the cute little tabby with extra toes and missing tail.
Don't be scared Jerry Lee. We'll have you home soon.
Oh Jerry Lee! Sending you LOTS of love from New York! It's coming express so it will be there right away! Don't be frightened, you little Love Muffin! You'll be back very soon!
ReplyDeleteI empathize completely... I recently had to have my kitty boarded after months of being with him nearly 24/7 (I work from home). It was pure torture, even though I knew the staff would be taking good care of him and there were a couple of other cats to keep him company. When I finally took him home, we had ourselves a right old lovefest — and I'm sure you'll have one with little Jerry Lee! Best wishes for a quick recovery, sweetie!
ReplyDeleteOh Laurie, I'm with you, girlfriend! I'm feeling pretty weepy thinking about the boy. My wise old father (98) keeps telling me that the critters are very lucky because they have neither watches nor imaginations so they don't sit around (as we do) saying, "Look at the time! It's been hours since I saw the IBKC and my siblings. I'll bet they've all gone somewhere without me!" They just live in the moment, as we should. Hugs all around!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything is alright!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love to Jerry Lee!!
Jerry! Sending you lots of pure positive energy and love from Texas!
ReplyDeleteAnd lots of positive energy to the IBKC foster parent folks! If you are anything like me, I am more distressd than my four legged babies when they are ill or are at the Vet.
What a face! Those big eyes, that trusting look. I know how heart-wrenching it is to leave a kitty overnight. Thank goodness the IBKC has such a marvelous extended family. Jerry Lee will be pampered to bits by Shana Banana and her cohorts.
ReplyDeleteAnd how could he help but get through this speedily with the good wishes of his many admirers zooming his way?
(((Jerry Lee)))
ReplyDeleteYour hooman mom is doin' the right thing by you... you'll be home before we know it! Try to enjoy all the new sights and sounds and lovin' from shana and the rest of the crew.
oh poor little baby boy.
ReplyDeletePoor sweeties, both IBKC crew and Jerry Lee. I know when I needed to take my Newman in overnight, I was super stressed - he handled it much better than I for sure!!! Cuddles and empathies.
ReplyDeleteAwww *pats tailess bum* come home soon Jerry Lee!
ReplyDeleteAw - Hope he feels better soon! Poor guy. He will be in our thoughts!
ReplyDeletebest of luck to jerry lee! he's oh so cute. i wish i could give him a hug!
ReplyDeleteJerry Lee, I know just how it is when your pipes don't work. You can make it back home soon, though, you're a tough kitty!
ReplyDeleteAwww. *cuddles Jerry Lee* poor baby. Here's hoping he's back home and healthy as soon as possible. Many purrs for the cute little tabbything with the extra toes and the missing tail.
ReplyDeleteOh poor little honey bear! Sending him good thoughts that all is well and that he'll be home with you sooon! Lots of love and scritches coming his way from Boston.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm new to the Itty Bitty Kitties Fanclub, I discovered this blog through Cute Overload and I had to read all of it *too many cute kitty pictures, I couldn't stop reading until I reached the first post!* Now you're bookmarked on my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI find awesome what you're doing, I live with my adopted little baby boy *well, he's 4 years old and HUGE, but he'll always be my baby!* and I'm so grateful to foster parents. I even intend to become one in the future!
Poor Jerry Lee, I hope he's ok. Tell him I send him all my love all the way from Spain! If I'd be in the US, you can bet I'd do anything to adopt him, he's such a cutie, tailless and everything!
Me too me too, Jerry Lee (awww, Laurie - tension shared is lessened, there are DOZENS of us out here wringing our hands with you!) Also, as has been said -- our wee laddie probably is having a fine time, and will be very happy to be home to tell all the other kitties exciting stories! (And yes - I'm working on my speech!)
ReplyDeleteAww...poor little guy. We all love him and are thinking our best thoughts for all the kitties, and you too laurie!
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WELCOME Arikel!
ReplyDeleteThis made me cry! Jerry Lee, we are all waiting for you to come home! Mama isn't going to leave you there. Rest up and come home ready to attack the other kitties. I will be praying for you tonight.
ReplyDeletePoor little angel. My own baby had some plumbing problems that landed him in the hospital too. It is a hard thing to leave them behind.
ReplyDeleteLittle JL will be well soon enough, with all the happy thoughts going his way! I add my own to the pile.
Aww, Jerry Lee! *remote snuggles* Everything will be okay, and you'll be home with your kitty and human family so very soon!
ReplyDeleteJerry Lee, sweetie pie....
ReplyDeleteI hope you are living in the cloud of love and hope for your return to good health!
I am hoping the lack of tail would not have a long-term impact for you.
My kitty girls have both had bladder crystals and they assure me theat they sympathize with you!
One of them is even a polydactyl, like your family!
Laurie & IBKC - thanks for giving these little furry ones so much love to start them out so nicely.
Oh! Not my Jerry Lee! Hugs, kisses and tons of loving thoughts from your most ardent Hoosier admirer! {{{Jerry Lee}}}
ReplyDeleteI will be anxiously checking for news of my little guy getting back to Laurie, bros & sisters ASAP!
Prayers for a quick recovery! Get those pipes working right vet plumbers!
Laurie - give him extra snorgles from me when he gets home! I love that little guy.
Big hugs to the little kitty. Jerry Lee - we all love you. Let the vets do their things and you will be back home soon with an adventure to tell your siblings. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteOh little Jerry Lee, I do hope you can come home soon, try not to be too forlorn, everyone is rooting for you with love!
ReplyDeleteHugs to Jerry Lee, Laurie, and all the IBKC.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon little one
Anne Boleyn - I love your Dad's advice. It is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteJerry Lee - You are a very special little kitty and I KNOW that you will be all fixed up and home right quick. I had a furry friend who had to have a bit of "replumbing" and he did just fine. You will too.
Ms. Laurie - we are all with you honey. I've spent long hours worried about my beebies while at the vets. We all have. May our positive thoughts carry you so that the time flies and little JL is home before you know it.
Is there any new news on our little feller at the vet? My Jonah (the kitty I mentioned earlier) is sending all sorts of meows of support, all the way from NC!
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