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parttimehotty -> RE: Prayers for Jilly, my wobble kitten............ (5/19/2008 8:35:08 AM)
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ORIGINAL: mistoferin
I'm an animal lover myself and I know that situations like this are heart wrenching. However, I did read the article you posted. I am left to wonder if euthanasia might not be the kinder thing to do. I understand the need to rescue....I've rescued many myself. But I also can't imagine trying to live my whole life not being able to get my balance. My heart does go out to you, it's a hard spot to be in.
Ordinarily I would agree w/you, mistoferin, however, I've lived w/these kittens for a couple of weeks prior to their surgeries, & I tell you, they get along just like other kittens, running, climbing, jumping, running, 100% litter box trained, running, cuddling, did I mention running? They are such little bursts of energy and will only fall over when the first get up after lounging or when they tackle each other, but when they get their footing (or is that pawing), they're wrestling/running.
I have a friend who had a rabbit who's head was twisted so it almost overlooked her back. I told my friend she looked like a science experiment gone wrong. This rabbit did everything rabbit's do, but toppled over more often than not. THAT was an animal I would have humanely put down. But these 2 are more normal than abnormal. It was told to me on Sat that cats w/this condition can not adjust to sudden changes in their environment at the same pace others can. They have a "spinning sensation" and have trouble finding their way around :( Though when I got them, they came to my place in their carrier, the boy, Jolly, walked out first, doing the investigative thing cats do, followed by Jilly. They had little to no issues adjusting but then again, it's just Sir/me. When I had my grandkids over, they were fine w/the kids.
**Eta, have to agree w/LadyEllen but her brother has to stay w/her at the vet. He's her "security". When they were first rescued, he would lean over her to protect her whenever anyone looked into their carrier. They groom each other, lie down/hug. He's necessary for her recovery but also under watch in case he wants to play**
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