Hug your furkids...

Yaaaaaaah!!

YaY! Congratulations!!!

Awww, poor baby! I am glad he is improving!!

Wow, what an emotional thread! It's so good you were able to 'talk' to AZ since I'm sure it made a world of difference to hear your voice!

Yay to the both of you!

I have tears just running down my face right now! I hope he is doing well and I am so happy for you and Az!! Good for him!!

Oh I'm so sorry it took me so long to update everyone. Between phone calls about Az, closing on my house and Buddha's (lab/newfie mix dog) anal glad problems, I've been running around like a nut!

But here's the information you've all been waiting for.

Mom brought him home around 4pm on friday. He was actually cleared to go home thursday night, but since he needed constant supervision when he first got home mom didn't want to bring him home at night when she'd just be going to bed and not able to watch him.

She has him closed in the spare bedroom so he can figure out where everything is. Jack and Johnny have made their permanent residence on the outside of the door just waiting for their chance to say hi to him. Unfortunately everything that's happened has given Az a cold (from stress). Nothing bad, just the sniffles, but we've decided to keep him seperate from the other cats until this clears up and until he smells like himself again (as opposed to smelling like the vet's office which would freak the other cats out.) So probably another day or two until Kitty Cuddle Fest '06. (LETS GET READY TO CUUUUUUDLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEE!" )

He's figured out where the litter box is and has gained enough strength to use it regularly. He's still weak and shaky and lacks control over himself... mom said the best way she could describe it was when he sat still and tried to hold his head up it looked like he had parkinsons... the same kind of shake. Still a little trouble controlling his limbs... like he lifted a front paw to groom himself and the whole arm just went flying... it wasn't a controlled arm lift... hard to explain...

But he is grooming himself a little. He's become a chatterbox again. He's still bumping into things, but is getting better at figuring out where everything is. He can't stand or walk for more than a few seconds at a shot and he's still very unsteady - which leads him to fall over occasionally - but he's standing and walking much better than he was. Much better. Seems to have more strength in his front feet than his back feet.

But the best news of all is that his pupils are starting to respond to light. He still can't see, but the vet said this is a VERY good sign. The vet also assured us that this would take time since the optic nerve is the first thing to go and the last thing to come back.

Things are really starting to look up for him. Considering he was at death's door a week ago, it's amazing the progress he's made. I always knew this little boy was special, but boy! Now I just think he's amazing!

This is FANTASTIC!!! Hope he just gets better, and better and better . . . until he gets all the way well.

You're mom must be a sweetheart, too, to be his cargiver in your absence. Hope you get him with you very soon now. Hugs to both of you.

Heal Az, heal!!!

Originally Posted by MuttigreeMom

I always knew this little boy was special, but boy! Now I just think he's amazing!

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and he has a whole world of cat lovers that also think he is amazing

what wonderful positive news... may he continue to improve from strength to strength

Almost speechless here with tissue in-hand. Just read this thread from beginning to end and WOW!!...what an emotional rollercoaster you have been on. God bless you & those have given Az so much support & love.

Sending many healthy positive wishes your way!!

****hugs**** for you!
I cannot bear to think of what this poor cat has been through. You are wonderful! I am praying for this little angel.
(I hugged my 2 kitties.)

Your boy is an inspiration!!!!!! This is great news!!

I am so happy to hear that he's starting to regain his strength. Been keeping you all in my heart these last few days. Keep on healing Az, there are so many people and animals that are waiting for you to get better.

OMG that is the saddest story I have ever heard. I had to get my kittie pts 2 months ago because she had what I think was kidney failure and I just lost my job, no money and my dad said he couldnt spend too much money on her. The vet said about 400 to 500 dollars to keep her there under ssupervision and no guarantee she would live. The only decision I was given was weather to have her cremated and saved in a little container, or cremated with a bunch of other animals after being pts. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through to hold her as she was put down. Your story made me think of her and I started balling. Especially when you told us the part about putting the phone in his cage and talking to him.
I wish you the best of luck with him...Im praying for him.

Happy for you!

Only just come across this thread....oh my....

I am surprised that i haven't fried myself, tears are falling all over the keyboard.....

Az is one determined cat. I feel sure that he will continue to improve, he is one tough cookie.

Aww, am so pleased to hear this!! Haven't been able to get on this week, so have read the last 4 pages all in one go. It is so good he is doing well at home.

Az took a look a deaths door, said forget that **** and went back on the porch, then back on the grass, and now he's across the street!

Good Job! I'm so happy things are looking SO much better

Thanks for the update. Things certainly look a lot brighter than they did a week ago. Sending vibes that he continues to improve in leaps and bounds.

Wow. Reading this made me tear up. Just thinking about if something bad happened to my kitties makes me sad. I'm SO happy for you and I hope that Az continues to get better! I know he will.

Ooooh yay! I just can't get my breath with how much things have turned around! And to hear that there is a chance he may get his sight back is just fantastic! When will you next get to see him?