Meet Gizmo

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This is Gizmo, he is a stray I found in the yard next to my house. He was just 8 weeks old, he has nerve damage in his front left paw. We were hoping he would be ok with it, but he now has his third infection in less then 6 months. So the vet thinks it's best if it's amputated at this time. Poor lil guy had a rough start and I didn't have the heart to give him to the animal shelter cause I know animals with one less limb do not get adopted very well so he is now part of the family. We all love him dearly! And I'm so scared for the surgery, he is a tough one I know he will bounce back I think it's just the mom in me being a worry wart. Anyone know what I can expect the first few days? His surgery is next Wednesday.
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Kim & Gizmo
 

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Welcome , Gizmo is very handsome .. I am sorry he has to have surgery . I hope he has a speedy recovery ..
 

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How wonderful that you are keeping Gizmo!  I'm sorry to hear he needs his paw amputated - I hope his surgery goes well!
 
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kimmymay

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Thanks Mardg! Im a nervouse wreck and its not even until next week! I will keep everyone updated on how it goes!
 

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Hi, welcome to The Cat Site.

Poor little guy, he has had a rough start in life. I'm glad he's got a nice home with you now. I don't have any experience with amputees but maybe if you start a thread in the health form someone could give you an idea of what to expect.

http://www.thecatsite.com/f/4/cat-health

Good luck, I hope he makes a full recovery.
 

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thank you for caring enough to take care of amputee cat. my cat is also named Gizmo his last name is McGoofy. sending good wishes and prayers for the surgery.
 
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*update*
Gizmo had his surgery yesterday and everything went well!
This morning he had a little fever and wasn't eating, but he is doing better this
Afternoon. He should be able to come home tomorrow.
It's so hard leaving him there :(
But he is on the road to getting better!
Thanks for all the prayers and support
We appreciate it greatly!

Kim & Gizmo
 
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