1/8/20 – UPDATE: I have since talked with the vet hospital, the person who originally contacted us, and Chance’s mom, whom I had asked to contact the rescuer to give advice on how to give the medicine because she was having a problem. She also offered to find a foster for Bubbas because the rescuer said she was overwhelmed. The doctor who saw Bubbas on two occasions did not see what you see in these photos. We believe Bubbas went down hill between the time he saw the doctor and when the third party got involved and took him to the emergency hospital. I spoke to the doctor’s office this morning and they advised that they had called the rescuer to see how Bubbas was doing and they were informed that he had been humanely euthanized. Unfortunately, the rescuer was not experienced in this area. We have worked with the original doctor for years and she is the best in the field.

1/7/20 – RIP Bubbas. His story was a little confusing because of the number of people involved. 4 Paws 1 Heart had authorized his medical visit last week and within a 3 day period paid over $600 to have him tested, blood work done, examined, and given antibiotics. I personally spoke with the doctor and there was no indication of the severity of the situation as is seen in these photos. The doctor did say that there might be something going on that she could not visually see and that he might have Cat Scratch Fever, so she requested approval for blood work. Also, the cat had to be isolated because Cat Scratch Fever is contagious to humans. At 3 a.m., January 6, (some 3 days later)I received a phone call from a emergency hospital that we don’t work with, advising me that Bubbas had been brought in and they wanted to hospitalize him. I did not receive a diagnosis or a prognosis just an estimate of $800 to $1,600. After trying to find out what went on between January 3 and January 6, the person who had originally contacted me for help and who had just picked up the cat from the finder, made the very difficult decision to let him cross the Rainbow Bridge. The person who contacted me did not know the person who had the cat — she just saw a plea for help on facebook. This is very heartbreaking. It doesn’t make any sense to ‘rescue’ an animal if you truly aren’t going to make sure that animal has a warm, safe place to live and you are experienced if medical attention is needed. I absolutely feel so bad for Bubbas. I try my best to promptly respond to requests for help, but in this case, I should have done more to make sure this cat would be in a good situation after the medical care. – diana
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1/5/20 – Please continue your prayers for our boy. I’m confident that had he not been rescued, he would have died a horrible death. We just pray that we can help him recover fully. He couldn’t be in better hands than with our Board member and Chance’s mom, Denise. – diana

“Good morning Team, Happy Sunday!
Sooo, my mini me Jasper is not moving around too much this morning. Mom says he was actually feeling better last night then he does this morning. But he did eat his breakfast and moms hoping he feels better after he makes 💩. Moms giving him Mirilax to help with that. Also last night he peed on his own in the box, but nothing overnight and mom had to express him this morning. Annnnd his abscess had closed overnight so mom had to reopen it this morning. Not sure who shed more tears over that, Jasper or mom. We know it was painful to Jasper becuse, mom taking that scab off and gently prying the wound back open…becuse he cried. But….Dr. Z was very specific in her instructions about keeping it open at least a couple days so the infection can continue to drain. Mom knows what to do, and shes following Dr. Zs instructions to the letter. Work with us baby boy, we need you to make that turn around and start getting better! Please continue to keep Jasper in your prayers Team, these next couple days are soooo important that we get this turned around 🙏 – Chance”

1/4/20 – Unfortunately, our little Jasper, who could have died a horrible death on the side of the road, continues to have emergency medical needs. Thankfully, Dr. Zalac of Orion Animal Hospital, was able to get him in today. – diana
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CHANCE: Goood morning Team, Happy Saturday! Well, our little man Jasper is still not using his box but he did empty his bladder over night on a peepad in his crate. He had one ittybitty little ball of 💩 stuck to his tail this morning as well. He’s had all his meds, ate a decent breakfast…but mom had to hold his bowl up for him while he ate so we know it hurts to bend his head & shoulders down to eat. The bump on his back is no smaller either. He had a nice, warm little bath up to his waist and he seemed to enjoy the warmth. Mom and Auntie Debra will be leaving about 8:30 with Jasper to see Dr. Z. If anybody can give us answers, it’s Dr. Z
We’ll keep you posted, meanwhile have a SuperHero kind of Saturday!!!

1/2/20 – An update on Jasper.

“CHANCE: Ok Team, here is our Jasper. So, the first pic is of the fracture of Jasper’s sacroiliac joint, the second pic is a side view and shows the spot on his spine that we were worried about the swelling. The swelling is due to soft tissue damage that took this long to bruise & swell to this point. And 3rd pic.. all those little things that look like rocks in his tummy…poop!!! Jasper had not pooped or peed since yesterday morning and mom was about to give him Miralax on his dinner but the swelling combined with no poo, time of day and our regular vets could not get him in today, we were taking no chances as you can see the swelling looked pretty severe. So the poop was an emergency within itself beacuse of Jaspers fracture he would not have been able to push it out. So right now the doctor put Jasper fast asleep so he feels no pain while his poo is removed via enema. Jasper will be able to come home tonight with poo gone, refill on his pain med and also inflammation med for the swelling. He will be getting Miralax on his wet food and no dry food for now. Poor little guy, the dr said it had to be a pretty severe trauma to fracture where it did, and cause this kind of soft tissue damage. Well little guy, you will never again be put in the position to be hit by a car. You are safe, loved & cared for.

This is Jaspers second emergency room visit in 4 days. The total for both visits will be as you can imagine very expensive. If you are able any donation to help would be very appreciated.
Thankyou Team ❤”
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1/3/20 – A second trip to the emergency for our little Jasper because there is swelling on his spine.  – diana
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