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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2004.........to save a cat (UPDATE)
Hey everyone, Thank you so much for all your kind offers to donate for this kitty. I stopped by the house today and spoke with the old lady who lives there. This is the roommate of the guy I met yesterday. She told me how the cat follows her roommate around and how she sleeps with him. She told me that Grayness was fine and was at the vet. She's schedule to have surgery on Monday to fix her dislocated hip. They are monitoring her because she was coughing or something, so the vet wants to make sure there's no secondary infection before they put her under anesthesia. And while she's talking I'm racking up the prices in my head. (IV fluids, pain and anti-inflammatory medication, day care; all for today, friday, Sat, Sun and Mon. Geez, the surgery alone is going to be expensive.) Then I told her how I posted the story on this newsgroup and that people were willing to help out with the vet bill. She was like, "Really, oh my goodness that would be so nice of them." I don't know how I can coordinate this, but I'm not going to post her address on here for obvious reasons. I can list the veterinary clinic that is taking care of the cat. Mid-Valley Veterinary Clinic 17280 Saticoy St. Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 705-4585 The owner's name is Michael Martinez and the cat's name is Grayness. I guess you could send money to the clinic, but it probably would be better to send it to the owner so the clinic isn't hit with a barrage of mail. If you want to send the money to the owner directly, drop me an email and I'll give you his personal address. krysfamulan@yahoo.com The lady said I was a Godsend and it was fate that I was there at that time. This is quite amazing for me, actually. It's been a very long time since I was showered with compliments, and I can't tell you what's it's done for my self-esteem. I've never been called a Godsend before. :) Thank you all so much, Kristi > Hey everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > Kristi Usually in these cases someone just warns the vet that people may be calling in to donate and they comply pretty happily. Thanks for posting. I know I will be contacting them. I can't do a lot, but every little will help. Karen >> Hey everyone, >> [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] > > Karen After rehashing the story of Juls in rpch+b recently, and some other fund raising endevors, it seems that a total is needed before donations begin. You don't want to end up with an overage. That wouldn't be fair, nor would the vet know what to do with it.  SignatureCheryl > Usually in these cases someone just warns the vet that people may be calling > in to donate and they comply pretty happily. Thanks for posting. I know I > will be contacting them. I can't do a lot, but every little will help. > > Karen Last time it was coordinated with the vet so we could call the vet office directly and put it on credit cards against the bill. I thought that worked well. I'm sure the owners are nice people but sending them money that may or may not get paid to the vet would be uncomfortable for me. I am sure all of us at one time or another have spent money dedicated for one thing on something else. Some of the nice people here helped me get a stray some help at my vet. They mostly called the vet and donated funds via their credit card tho one sent a check to the vets office. It helped "crackles" out so much, I ended up only having to pay a small amount after the wonderful donations and the vet discounting the bill a bit. I was so thankful since I had no money to help this poor neighborhood stray, crackles was in such bad shape. The donation system worked smoothly and crackles is healthy now, still hangs around and never misses a meal. I wish I could help this time but my vet fund I try to keep in my account is depleted as another stray was in a bad way and I took her to the vet 3 times over the last 2 weeks trying to find out what was wrong, sadly she didn't make it, she stopped breathing when I rushed her back to the vets when she started gasping. She was such a sweetie, why do people leave behind such nice pets. p >> Usually in these cases someone just warns the vet that people may be >> calling in to donate and they comply pretty happily. Thanks for [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > for > one thing on something else. Yes, were I in a position (sorry, I'm not) to send $, I would rather send it directly to the vet specifically for Grayness. Chances are, if the vet were overpaid, they would either (a) refund the monies or (b) ask if we would mind if it be used charitably towards something like a humane shelter or some other animal who needs help. I don't like to doubt people, I really don't. But as you said, funds given to one cause are often used for "something else". Not that I'm saying the 70-something woman is a crack addict, but you know what I mean! LOL Jill I know that a couple of years ago when a bunch of us here helped a friend of mine with her new cat that had suddenly come down with a heart condition, there was an overage that she just let sit there as she needed it. The cat needed future tests for heart damage and the like and since she was on a limited income, she wouldn't have been able to afford them. So the overage just insured that her cat would continue to get the high level of care he would need while she built up reserves for the future care. For all who remember him, Beethoven is still doing well. Bridget >>>Usually in these cases someone just warns the vet that people may be >>>calling in to donate and they comply pretty happily. Thanks for [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Jill THat's wonderful to hear!! I'm so glad. He seems like such a sweet cat. Karen > I know that a couple of years ago when a bunch of us here helped a > friend of mine with her new cat that had suddenly come down with a heart [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > > > Jill > I know that a couple of years ago when a bunch of us here helped a > friend of mine with her new cat that had suddenly come down with a heart [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > For all who remember him, Beethoven is still doing well. Glad to read about Beethoven, Bridget. Basically, what happened with the overage with the vet funds you all sent to help out with my emergency, was that they were put on an account to help with future bills for Miss Pretty Penny. They have covered her visits and I've added to them when I can. I've also donated some to help another stray that needed vet help. Pam S. I'm so happy to hear Beethoven is doing well! I hope you are well also, Bridget. Nice to hear from you. Best wishes, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip> > For all who remember him, Beethoven is still doing well. > > Bridget Bridget dangit, give these people an update. I keep covering for your butt :) :) :) Grace who plans on adding her two bits in the kitty pot. > I know that a couple of years ago when a bunch of us here helped a > friend of mine with her new cat that had suddenly come down with a heart [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > > > > Jill ...> > Then I told her how I posted the story on this newsgroup and that > people were willing to help out with the vet bill. She was like, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > better to send it to the owner so the clinic isn't hit with a barrage > of mail. ...> Thank you all so much, > Kristi Kristi, Thank you for the update. Personally, I prefer to send a donation to the vet, not to the individual. I want to be sure it is used for the cat. Also, I hope that you make sure that the owner understands that the donations may not cover all her expenses and she will be responsible for whatever remains. We are helping a person and cat in need. We are not sending her a blank check. Also, she still owes you $200, or whatever you agree upon. You don't need to coordinate it. Just let the vet know to expect some donations for Grayness and those who are able and want to participate will take care of the rest. I doubt that the vet will object to getting some extra mail that contains money to make sure a bill is paid. Cheers, Annie I just called the vet office and they seemed very confused. They asked if the owner knows that people will be calling in/sending money to help with Grayness. She suggested either credit cards because they are instant, or sending the check to Grayness' Dad made out to the Vet Clinic if you are wary of sending money directly to the owner. She also said that Grayness is scheduled for surgery on Monday.. Maybe this should be clarified a bit more with Michael? TBird <---- ready to send a little bit of help, because I would like to think it would be there if my babies needed it down the line > Hey everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > Kristi Sorry if this sends twice.... I'm having a software problem... between my ears... I just called the vet office and they seemed very confused. They asked if the owner knows that people will be calling in/sending money to help with Grayness. She suggested either credit cards because they are instant, or sending the check to Grayness' Dad made out to the Vet Clinic if you are wary of sending money directly to the owner. She also said that Grayness is scheduled for surgery on Monday.. Maybe this should be clarified a bit more with Michael? TBird <---- ready to send a little bit of help, because I would like to think it would be there if my babies needed it down the line > Hey everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > Kristi I agree that the vet should be called and a donation made via credit card or something like that. I informed Dolores, the 76 year old roommate that there were people willing to help, but I haven't talked to Michael himself yet. I'll probably talk to him tomorrow. We were playing phone tag today and I couldn't get back in touch with him. It's midnight here in Van Nuys, so it wouldn't be nice to call now. :) If Michael approves of the idea,(which he probably will) I'll tell him to call the vet office and let them know ASAP. Then perhaps on Monday at the earliest we can start calling in or something. This is all speculation, so I'll find out more when I talk to Michael tomorrow. Kristi Just wanted to say that what you did, stepping in and getting Grayness away from the d*gs, transporting him to TED, putting down the deposit to get the needed treatment started, and now following his progress and helping out arranging possible donations is AWESOME. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html You really deserve to be showered with compliments, Kristi. Lots of purrs and best wishes for the kitty to be ok again really soon, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip>> This is quite amazing for me, actually. It's been a very long time > since I was showered with compliments, and I can't tell you what's > it's done for my self-esteem. I've never been called a Godsend [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Kristi > Hey everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > it's done for my self-esteem. I've never been called a Godsend > before. :) I just rang the clinic and it seems my "foreign" credit cards don't work ( I tried both my Visa and my Mastercard). Other nationalities might have better luck, but be warned that you may be making an overseas phonecall that comes to nought. I'll *try* to send a check but my memory is crap, and my ability to get to the post office is rather limited at the moment. Dont' suppose they take PayPal do they??? Yowie No I don't think so, but if you don't end up sending anything, that's okay. Your sending of purrs and good wishes in my opinion is just as good. Kristi > I just rang the clinic and it seems my "foreign" credit cards don't work ( I > tried both my Visa and my Mastercard). Other nationalities might have better [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > the post office is rather limited at the moment. Dont' suppose they take > PayPal do they??? I was just on the phone with the clinic and it seems like Swedish credit cards are not as foreign as Australian ones ... I talked to "Jennifer" who was very sweet and helpful and let me know that surgery was very successful and Gray was doing great. The owner was there at the time. Jennifer said she would try to access the NG so we might hear from her. Thea & Bono sends more purrs for Grayness' recovery. :: lewe ------------------------------------------------------------- lewemi at yahoo dot se || cat pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi Hey everyone, Well, you will all be glad to hear that I got my money back. I went over to the house today and spoke to both of them, and the elderly lady wrote me a check, which I deposited right away. Micheal told me that when he first moved into the house in 1990, the gray cat and the brown/black cat were kittens and chose them. He never really cared much for the cats. To him they just were friendly shadows that he shared the house with. He told me that he's realizing now how much these cats mean to him, and how's he's going to do everything he can to make sure this cat gets better. She 14 and a cranky old lady, and even swipes at his roommate. But with him around she acknowledges his presence with respect, and curls up on his bed when he's asleep. Turtle, the brown/black cat is now sleeping in the basket that Grayness likes to occupy. She misses the other cat, even though Michael tells me they fight over everything. :) I also told him about everyone here at rpca that wants to help. He called the veterinary clinic and told the doctor that people would be calling in with donations. So it's all set if you would like to donate for this kitty. Here's the clinic: > Mid-Valley Veterinary Clinic > (818) 705-4585 He also gave me his email address, sterlingcowboy3@aol.com, and would like the people that donate to drop him a note, so he and Dolores, his roommate, can sent thank you notes. I also told him how to access this NG, so he might be posting soon. So all we can do now is wait until monday, and see how Grayness, or Gray as Michael likes to call her, fares after her hip surgery. Thanks to everyone that has sent good wishes. Cheers, Kristi No point in calling today at this hour or tomorrow since I would guess they would be closed. I'll call Monday. Glad you got your money back. > Hey everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Kristi > No point in calling today at this hour or tomorrow since I would guess > they would be closed. I'll call Monday. Glad you got your money back. Same here. It's funny how sometimes you just don't realize what a presence an animal has in your life until it isn't there. Karen > Well, you will all be glad to hear that I got my money back. I went > over to the house today and spoke to both of them, and the elderly > lady wrote me a check, which I deposited right away. Thanks for the update, Kristi. Glad to hear you got the money back, and that Michael has been converted into a cat person without noticing. ;o) We are still purring for Gray to recover. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki >Hey everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > >Kristi Thanks for keeping us updated on Grayness. Glad to hear that Michael and his roomate reimbursed you and are planning to carry through with the needed surgery and treatment. On a side note, don't know if you're a member of the Yahoo Catslaves group, but this incident is also a topic of discussion over there, lots of the same folks as here. Let me take this opportunity to pass along all the purrs coming from there as well as those here. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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