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BLUE’S UPDATE

Many thanks to everybody who donated on behalf of Blue! Blue had her surgery on February 10th. She is due to have her splint removed on Thursday, the 22nd of March. At that time, she will have a new set of x-rays and we will know exactly how well she is healing. We will keep you updated on her progress.

BELOW IS BLUE'S STORY

This sweet 5-year-old girl was hit by a car around Thanksgiving. She was scooped up by a passersby and taken to the Castaic Shelter. Her owners picked her up and were told by the shelter that Blue would need surgery on both hind legs. This family has been in trouble with Animal Control on numerous occasions for animal neglect. Blue's family live close to the Save A Kitty ranch. Ten days ago, we saw Blue limping badly, her bandage was rotting, and her leg had a horrific odor. We learned that she had not been seen by a vet since the accident.

I took Blue to my vet where they discovered maggots in her leg! Initially, they thought that they would have to amputate her right leg. Blue is now the subject of an animal cruelty case against this family and we have been awarded temporary custody of her.

Last Friday, I took Blue to see a specialist, Dr. Raviv Balfour at Animal Surgical and Emergency Center (ASEC) on Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles. Since she has been in our care, we are delighted to say that her external wounds are healing well. Dr. Balfour believes that he will be able to anchor her broken hock bone. The surgery will require ligament replacement and is not a simple surgery due to the time lapse since the accident. At the same time, he will repair the hip dislocation she suffered to the other leg.

The Castaic Shelter informed me that they do not think they will be able to contribute to the surgery which is estimated to cost $3,730.65 (which includes my rescue discount). We are estimating that the minimum cost to care for Blue will be approximately $4,500, which includes all of the vet bills to date along with the new x-rays and blood work that Dr. Balfour will need before the surgery.

Blue is no longer in terrible pain, but she does need to get this surgery performed as soon as possible. She knows that we are taking care of her and she is so grateful. She is very loving and sweet with all of our kitties.

We are asking for help with Blue's medical expenses, any amount will be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible.

Thanking you in advance.

Debbie Eskow

CEO, Save A Kitty Inc

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.

For further information:

Contact: Debbie (818) 825-3096

Saveakitty08@gmail.com

Or mailed to us at:

Save A Kitty

16654 Soledad Canyon Rd, #242

Canyon Country, CA 91387

Alternatively, you can send donations directly to:

ASEC (The Save A Kitty Blue Fund)

1535 S. Sepulveda Boulevard

LosAngeles, CA 90025

(310) 473-5906

Click here to find out other ways you can help.

SSave A Kitty, Inc.

A 501(c) (3) Non-Profit Charity

(818) 825-3096

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One female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in 7 years.

Each year, approximately 4 million pets are put to sleep in U.S. shelters

because of over-population.

70-million feral/stray cats live on the streets in the U.S. 7 out of 10 cats taken into shelters are destroyed due to lack of resources and over-crowding.

Governor Arnold Schwarzzenegger, a frequent visitor during our adoption events in Malibu, California.

AUCTION TO BENEFIT SAVE A KITTY

Tony and his little sister, Tina, were taken off the streets as tiny kittens last December by good samaritans. However, they lacked the funds to take the kitties to a veterinarian for the treatment of a severe eye infection as well as other medical issues. Unfortunately, Tony’s right eye ulcerated due to lack of appropriate medical treatment and he has now lost most of the vision in that eye. To add insult to injury, the poor little boy was born with a defect, which can occasionally occur in cats. He was born with no eyelids. Therefore, the fur around his eyes pokes into his eyeballs, which is a constant source of irritation to him, causing him to squint and rub his eyes. He is not comfortable.

To correct the defect, Tony requires cryogenic surgery to remove the offending fur around his eyes. This past week Tony was seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Paige Evans, at Eye Care For Animals in Culver City, which is part of the City of Angels Veterinary Group. Along with the cryogenic surgery, which he requires on both eyes, Dr. Evans will also see what she can do to remove some of the swollen tissue in his right eye that tends to collect debris.

Little Tina was also seen and has the same condition but to a very minimal degree. She is obviously not in any discomfort and Dr. Evans believes that she will not require surgery.

The cost of Tony’s surgery will be $1,046.75 (which reflects a 25% rescue discount). Tony needs this done and we are asking for your help to do it. Please donate whatever you can to help us with the costs of Tony’s surgery. This little guy and his sister have been through a lot and we would love for Tony to have the surgery as soon as possible and for the two of them to find a loving, forever home together.

TONY NEEDS YOUR HELP!