I really hate doing this, but...

[robertthebard]

Help... www.robertbard67206.com/WoundedKitty

[ 05-19-2006, 06:43 AM: Message edited by: robertthebard ]

[Cloudbringer]

It's hard to tell from the pic, Robert, but he may have an abscess or infection going on there too. I hope you can get him to the vet soon!

[ 05-19-2006, 08:39 AM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]

[robertthebard]

I'm really trying. My back's against the wall, and I'm doing everything I can. Asking for help really rubs against my grain, but the cat's miserable, and it's not helping me that I can't help him.

[Cloudbringer]

I know you wouldn't ask if it wasn't desperate. [img]smile.gif[/img] I've already pm'd you about it but I forgot to mention that you might try finding a vet that will let you pay in installments so you could get Kitty in right away. It's not easy but if you've got a vet you already know, it's possible to ask- all he/she can do is say no and maybe they'll say yes. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 05-19-2006, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: Cloudbringer ]

[robertthebard]

The only vet I know personally is through someone else, but she's in Kentucky. Unfortunately, the K states aren't close enough together for the walk.

[shamrock_uk]

How much money does this kind of thing cost Robert? Is it a money or mobility problem you have with this?

Really sorry to see those pics, hopefully it's not too serious.

[ 05-19-2006, 09:34 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

[Cloudbringer]

Shamrock, I think it's mostly a cashflow issue.
And this sort of thing can get pricey. There'll be the office visit fee, any antibiotics or other in office treatment and probably some antibiotics/other meds he'll have to administer at home and depending on how serious it is (with cats you can't tell just from looking most times- infections can be very deep and not appear as serious as they are) the cat may need a follow-up visit.

[robertthebard]

It's very definitely a cashflow issue. I've been unable to work for about a year, and while I'm basically living off of my mom, she's doing all that she can do. I don't have any kind of provisions for emergencies, as my income is basically mom, and anything my site might generate, which lately has been next to nothing. I knew that was a gamble when I started it, but for 12.00 a month, I have to at least try. The cat is hurting, and it's having an adverse affect on my health too, since he's my only local friend...one I see all the time. I've been fighting this whole issue for a long time, and it really kills me to ask for any help at all.

[shamrock_uk]

Perhaps you could PM me how much would be helpful in this situation Robert?

As an aside, I've got a ton of webspace for a year that I've paid for and is currently sat doing nothing much at all.

I can have multiple accounts created on the machine in question and have got 20GB of space with 1TB a month bandwidth - assuming that it's possible to direct more than one domain to a single server, I'd be more than happy to host your site for free if it would be helpful.

[Harkoliar]

man it sucks to have no money (being a student I experience it all the time being highly depended with my parents atm.) i for one wish you all the best Robert.

edit: does your area have any like local animal right lovers who can help?

[ 05-19-2006, 12:13 PM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]