Broken Hip

Miracles really do happen.

Jenn & JJ...
You have been blessed.

Originally Posted by jcribbs

JJ HAS 207.00 IN DONATIONS!!!! Isn't that wonderful! It is happening so fast. It has not even been one complete day yet.

I am so amazed by the generiosity of people. My husband just could not believe it. We are both shocked.... and relieved... I was telling IMOM that I have been worried no one would help JJ and me. These are tight times for everyone. There are many needy people out there.

But ... in my scheme of things, I also have a job that I start tomorrow. I am going to be cleaning rooms. A lot of people might not feel that is a respectable job, but when you are sinking, you do what you have to do. And I am thrilled to finally be making some money. It's not much but it will surely help us.

Love to all,
Jenn

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Honest work is always respectable.

Originally Posted by jcribbs

$479 has been donated so far........!! Another $347 and we're there.

I am in awe of quickly all this is happening. JJ's pin page went up yesterday. July 1, 2006. The acceptance email accepting his care was at 10:55am YESTERDAY........

When I am financially able, I am going to pay this money back.. I will not rest until I do. I know it is only out of the kindess of the human spirit that JJ will have this surgery.

Jenn

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That is a great goal - it's paying foward, really, because it will help another kitty.

Hi,

Just wanted to let you know I just got home from my FIRST day at work and called the vet asap and scheduled JJ"s surgery. ALL FUNDS ARE RAISED!!!

JJ needs to be at the vet Monday, July 10, 2006 at 8am for lab work. They will keep him that day and they are doing surgery on the morning of the 11th. He will stay in the animal hospital for three days following his surgery.

I SINCERELY THANK EVERYONE FOR THE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND THE FINANCIAL AID THAT WAS GIVEN..........

THINGS ARE LOOKING UP!!!


Sincerely,
Jenn

p.s. Actually too much money was raised so they are going to distribute that among the other general cases at IMOM.... I don't know the exact amt but I think it was more than he needed.

XOCATS, thank you for your suggestion about searching for financial aid for JJ. I had no idea this would happen... I guess it's just another miracle on THECATESITE..... AND ON IMOM.

Be sure to ask for prayers & positive vibes on the day JJ goes in for his labs and on the day of his surgery.

This is just amazing.
I am quite speechless.

This is great news!

I will. He has one more week.........

That is Hank on the right and Princess Minny looking forward, and Honey is behind MInny looking out the window.

I love happy endings *

Hopefully with his surgery, this will be a very happy ending!!! Since the fund raising portion went so fast, I have not had time to worry at all.

But the little animals still waiting at IMOM are in trouble. I have been reading about some of the cases and it is sad. Very sad. I hope they ALL get their fundings. Some are extremely serious. Like a rat terrier needing chemo and a dog with serious injuries like a burn over 1/2 of the body.

Poor little animals.

OMG...I get stuck offline for a weekend and all of this wonderful stuff happens. I'm ecstatic for you Jenn and JJ and I am once again amazed and thrilled by the generosity of animal lovers everywhere. I'm impatient for next week to get here and for JJ to get started on the next chapter of his life!.

ps: A huge congratulations to you on your new job. Hugs!

I have been offline for a couple of days, but am so pleased to come back and read such wonderful news. It is so good that his money got raised so quickly - and that there was more so could be donated to other needy cases. I am sure that his surgery will go really well, and it is excellent that you have a job. it doesn't matter if people think that cleaning isn't a decent job - it is a job nonetheless, and gives you the money to continue to care for JJ and the gang, and that is all that counts. It would be good if the other job came up though, not because it is 'more respectable' but that you could finish off your studying. I do think that just going to work will make a big difference to you though, with everything that has happened recently.

crap...........fixing to post but lightening is everywhere. Shutting it down......

Jenn

Stay safe.

Wow, I've spent hours reading through this thread and I am so happy to reach the end and know that JJ will have his surgery very soon. There really are wonderful people out there, it can be hard to remember that when you work in rescue.

JJ is a beautiful boy and he is very lucky to have made it back to you. I cannot wait to see him after surgery. I'll be keeping him in my thoughts and sending him lots of love and positive thoughts.

Thank you Murfins... This is one thread that will last from the beiginning of a medicat condition to the end of it. And have a happy ending.

And yes, there are some GREAT people in the world.....

Jenn

Please send JJ those kitty vibes............ He needs em. Tomorrow I take him to the vet and he will probalby be there 4 days. I'll probaby pick him up Friday. I'll find out for sure which day tomorrow. He won't have his actual surgery till Tuesday morning but he has to be there in the monring at 8 oclock for pre-surgery lab work.

I've already frontlined him so he is ready to go...... I was just posting on IMOM and it makes me sad to take him tomorrow and leave him for 4 days. He, as far as I know, has only been to the vet twice and I took him both those times. He is going to feel abandoned when I leave him.

My husband and I are both going through a guilt thing right now concerning JJ's leg. We keep thinking he is walking better and we can't decide if it is our imagination or not because we want it to be better so much.

The abcess on his foot is nearly well now. He has quit dragging it and has learned to "throw" his foot forward for an easier time of it when walking and that keeps it from knuckling under. But it lays flat like a humans from the hock down. It's easier on him like that when he is walking. He has adapted to being crippled. It's still floppy and that will not change even if he "thows his foot"..

I'm going now. This is my last night with him for several days and I'm going to hold him close.

Jenn

All the best from me and my brood for JJ. He may be unhappy when you leave him at the vet, but just think how much better he will feel when you pick him up and bring him home.

You're gonna be a very healthy and happy kitty JJ!

I can totally understand how you are feeling - it is very difficult to let them stay at the vet when we feel they need us, but at the vet he will be able to remain calm and stationary and he'll have the medical staff there for him to keep a close eye on him and make him as comfortable as is needed. He's going to be a sleepy boy and I'll bet the time will go quickly for him.

Sending him lots of love and healing thoughts for a uneventful surgery and a quick recovery.

Btw, it is amazing how well animals adapt to the loss of a limb, he'll be better then new in no time.

*hugs*

I have everything crossed for him, and hope that he does the same as PEbbles and gets to come home early due to doing so well. It is a shame he has to be there a day before the op though (although that happened to PEbbles due to emergencies)

I have no doubt that you have made the right decision for JJ.
If I have 4 legs with one did not work, that was a potential source of serious infections, I would want to be free of it.

It is hard to imagine how difficult this is for you but remember, lots of loving, calming prayers and vibes will be with JJ, his vet, you and your husband throughout JJ's journey.

The generous people who understood JJ's need and helped deserved a round of applause.