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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jun 20, 2016 - 03:06pm PT
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I haven't resigned to Betty losing her leg, there may be a glimmer of hope, but she is certainly not going to lose her life.
If I have to sell everything I have, I will, to see that Betty gets the best treatment for what is best for her.
Some say to amputate and she will still have a good life, some say if I can afford it to go for the specialists.
Several people have told me to put her down.
One person says he paid to have/give his pets the best medical attention but convincing his farm-raised father why he saved his pets instead of shooting them… actually about three people have related similar stories, about farm-raised fathers not considering that a pet is like a child.
I adopted Betty (and Aggie), I have very little outside of them, I have nothing else, I have no children except those two, they are my girls. Betty's well being means the world to me. I will not sleep tonight.
Some of you may not understand, some of you may understand.
I am not looking for sympathy, contrary to what one poster thinks, but just to try to make the best informed choice.
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Caveman
climber
Cumberland Plateau
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Jun 20, 2016 - 03:19pm PT
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The cat will be fine with just three legs.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jun 20, 2016 - 03:19pm PT
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Lots of 3 legged cats have good lives filled with love. No shame in amputation. Then you can change her name to Tripod Betty!
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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Jun 20, 2016 - 03:26pm PT
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Our three legged cat (tripod) is a total sweetheart, and lives a really happy, healthy life. Stop whining about Jenny, or money, or other bs and help the cat fer chrissakes. F*#k.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jun 20, 2016 - 03:30pm PT
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I've met quite a few 3 legged dogs, and one cat over the last 5 years. I believe my eyes were opened up in the 70's when I regularly spotted the neighborhood 3 legged coyote with a 4 legged cat in its mouth trotting down the road.
1) it's a kitten (young)? check
2) loving family? check
3) you can afford? seems like a check
If that's what you decide to do, I think kitten will be just fine barring complications.
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looks easy from here
climber
Ben Lomond, CA
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Jun 20, 2016 - 04:06pm PT
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I have a friend with a three legged dog. One of her front legs was amputated after falling out the back of a car (not my friend's car; she adopted it shortly post-amputation). She gets along just fine and is super friendly.
I imagine an animal's quality of life is more about its family than its number of appendages.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jun 20, 2016 - 10:20pm PT
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Again, to iterate, thanks for the feedback. As for any negative comments, I suppose I should have expected those when I started the thread, but most of you have been positive and helpful
Stop whining about Jenny, or money, or other bs and help the cat fer chrissakes.
Atchafalaya, yes you are right, I have been whinging, and yes I should pull my thumb out, and I will.
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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Jun 20, 2016 - 10:28pm PT
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nice job on the tough love there Snatchlfilletya
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jun 20, 2016 - 10:35pm PT
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Blueblocr, I rarely start threads and I rarely delete them, and see no reason why I should nuke this thread.
This will be my last post to it, and hope that it leaves the front page. If you have a problem with that or want to slag me, do it in an email so you will not bump the thread up.
:-)
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the goat
climber
north central WA
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Jun 20, 2016 - 10:41pm PT
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I wouldn't hesitate if you love your cat and it appears you do. We amputated our cat's leg after it was nearly severed off by a serpentine belt (we think). She did fine on three legs until an owl or coyote finished what the Explorer started. It's tough being a pussy in this country.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 20, 2016 - 10:43pm PT
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hey there say, patrick... i think the thread is very good...
i never throught much about cats, with three legs...
i have seen many dogs, and how well they do...
they videos, were very well done, and informative...
glad that they were shared, here, too!
say, we need to learn new things, and this really CAN help someone,
else, someday...
this forum, of climbers, has created a VAST 'collection' of many
things, 'under the sun' that are 'on file' one might say:
for anyone's, future use, whatever their need...
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Crazy Bat
Sport climber
Birmingham, AL & Seweanee, TN
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Jun 21, 2016 - 01:02am PT
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Three legged cats are amazing. The first one I met was declawed on its front feet and had one of its back legs amputated at the hip. The original owners had opted to put it down, but my neighbor, being a vet neededto practice the surgery and adopted it after. She had three other cats and it was the one who brought her presents and climbed more trees.
I had one who had a peg leg. She was her mothers first kitten and momma got carried awy cleaning her. She frequently tried to use the leg. Appearently this is common and can be painfull. As a result most vets amputate at the hip or shoulder.
Have it done and enjoy the priveledge of having a differently abled cat. By the way, three feet make a yard. Cats prefer to be called Yard cats, not tripods. LOL
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Portland Oregon
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Jun 21, 2016 - 01:31am PT
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I had a cat that got a front leg amputated (cancer) and it did just fine after a couple months of adjusting. Frankie could run, fetch ( champagne corks) hunt, and all the other things cats do.
He looked a little awkward stalking, but still caught stuff.
Cats can't count. They have no idea how many legs they have.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Jun 21, 2016 - 04:08pm PT
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Patrick sent me the following message, which I hope it's OK to repost here:
Okay, UCD Veterinary Hospital will save Betty's leg with very little risk of short-term or long-term complications, but it will cost me between €400-€500 (amputation by the vet in Wexford would be €450). I need to get her up there by Friday and pay the €400-€500 (I will know what the figure is tomorrow morning) upfront on Friday.
I started a gofundme.com (first time I have done crowd funding) asking for €600 (to also cover travel/petrol costs). You can find it at www.gofundme.com/2at6fd64.
I also put up a bunch of gear/equipment for sale on climbing.ie (see attached jpeg) looking for €700.
If anybody is feeling generous…
Thanks, it means a lot to me to save Betty's leg.
cheers
Patrick
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couchmaster
climber
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Jun 21, 2016 - 06:07pm PT
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If it was a pig, put me in the YES column....if I had a smoker. Otherwise, NO. ps, a new cat can be had for under $10. Never a happy occurrence to lose a pet.... but....anyway, you asked what we thought so that's my point of view for me personally.
ie, regarding Patrick Sawyers first post which said, quote: "Betty the kitten has a bad break (how? I do not know, but it does not matter) on her front right leg. Only three options - euthanasia; referral to UCD vet school (at least €1,500) for special surgery; or full amputation of the leg.
Aggie the puppy loves her little sister, and so do I.
Karma must hate me, first Jennie going into the nursing home, then losing Boots (great cat) to hyperthyroidism last July, and now Betty.
I do not know what to do. She will be one July 24. She is a darling.
On top of that the postgrad UCD course finishes tomorrow and my head is not in the right place to prepare (finish) my final presentation, or even deliver it tomorrow.
Do any Taco Standers have a cat that has three legs, and a front leg gone? If so, how does it get along? "
As far as giving anyone $600 to cut off a cats leg, nope. Think of the good you could do if you spread that around to a pet shelter or put it elsewhere. $600 bucks could get a 3rd world kid an operation. Etc etc. Good luck with your choices.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 21, 2016 - 06:15pm PT
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Trying to do a donation but they don't take PayPal. I'm wondering about foreign transaction fees cutting into a fair donation.
I don't mind helping for kitty expenses but rolling in personal travel expense seems a little over the top. Come on'.
Susan
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Jun 21, 2016 - 06:30pm PT
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I tried to donate through gofundme, but it wouldn't accept my credit card - first time that has ever happened. Can anyone advise regarding this?
And if Patrick incurs some travel expenses to get from home to Dublin (?), OK by me.
Edit: worked when I tried this morning.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 21, 2016 - 06:54pm PT
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There was no joking. Sometimes tough love is bitter medicine. So quit whining.
Is that cat fixed yet? While you type and ponder, she has to hobble on a broken leg. This particular dilemma is one you can actually do something about.
Like spike said, " Do the right thing"
Contra Costa alum etal are counting on you. Don't bring shame on Saranap!!
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jun 21, 2016 - 07:35pm PT
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Let us know how your M.A. went and the cat's leg.
I envy you living so close to the beach.
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