Ghost needs your good vibes

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Nothing yet. If we get him into a vet this week it would have been yesterday, or today. Unfortunately I probably won't make it into the shelter until Sunday. I may try & give the director a call tonight or tomorrow night.
 
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Well I just talked to the Director & it doesn't look good for Ghost. The vet confirmed my worst fear. He is in liver failure. We are going to take him back to the vet tomorrow for 3 days. The vet will put a tube down his nose & into his throat and feed him that way. So please extra vibes for this sweet guy. I can't stop crying. Sunday I sat on the floor & opened his cage & he sat in my lap & just purred. I found out tonight that he had been abandoned by the neighbor of the woman who brought him & his friend in.
I just don't understand how anyone could abandon such sweet cats. These are things that make me want to say I can't do this anymore. Why is it always the sweet ones that get so sick?
 

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Poor Ghost....
You and sweet Ghost remain in my prayers.
 
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Thanks so much guys. I'm feeling a little better today. I guess I had been in denial. Even though I knew he'd probably be in liver failure I just kept thinking No we'll be able to save him. So last night I got shocked out of denial. I'm glad we are going to send him to the vet for a few days. We are doing all we can, I just wish I could save them all.
 

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In a way you have saved him though, just think what his future could have been otherwise. I do hope he has some good times with you.
 

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Just checking in to see how Ghost is doing and sending good vibes your way. I am a total believer in good vibes now that Squeeker is getting better thanks to everyone here. I hope all is well and he is going to have a wonderful recovery and life with you!
 
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As of yesterday Ghost was still at the vet. Unfortunately the vet did not do what he said he was going to right away. He had told the director of our shelter that he woul put in an NG tube, but then they were just force feeding him??? So over the weekend they were supposed to do the NG tube. (by the way Ghost isn't my cat he is a cat at the shelter I volunteer at) My guess is that a decision will be made about his future this week based on another blood test to see how his liver values are.
 

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Poor little Ghost.

So many kitties, so few resources.
Thank you for caring.

Baby Ghost remains in my prayers.
 
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I wish I had good news to bring everyone, but after 5 days at the vet he is not doing any better. I'm unsure exactly what the plan is, but I have heard that Ghost will be fostered at a volunteers home for the remainder of his days however short that number is. Thanks for all the good vibes, now I feel like his buddy Rainbow will really need the good vibes. He was very deppresed while Ghost was at the vet. So I'm really hoping he will get over this quickly.
 

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Originally Posted by xocats

Ghost will be in my prayers as long as they are needed.

I'll be watching for your updates.
Well said Xocats.

Me too.

Edited to send vibes for Rainbow too.

How sad for both of them, and for you.
 

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More love is coming to Ghost & Rainbow.
 
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Well I took Ghost to his "Foster" home last night. He is spending his last days with somone who will show him lots of love & is able to give him the care that will make him comfortable. I found out more last night about his story. Apparently thier original owner passed away. I've seen it before where animals give up after the person or people they are bonded to die. I think that may be what happend to him. It was very hard taking him away from Rainbow, but I talked to both of them and told them what was happening. I told Rainbow that Ghost would be well cared for & loved in his last days and I promised Ghost we would find Rainbow a good home. Thanks everyone for the good vibes. Ghost needs a miracle & Rainbow needs a good home so please keep those vibes coming. I will post a memorial to Ghost when his time on earth is done.
 

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((((((Ghost and Rainbow))))))
When it's time, I pray that you will be together once again at the Bridge.
Until then..may your lives be filled with peace and love.
 

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Aww, I do hope Ghost has some very happy days left, and that Rainbow doesn't miss him too much.
 
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