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Want To Help Our New Special Needs Kitten?
Accidents happen with kittens, and unfortunately, for Dory her hind end was shut in a door. Once the owner realized what had happened they took her to the emergency clinic where they could not afford for veterinary care and had opted to have Dory put to sleep. Fortunate for her, instead of euthanasia our Good Samaritan veterinarian, Shannon Heath, DVM was on one of her part time shifts at Price William Veterinary Emergency Clinic and asked if the owner would like to have Dory relinquished to the PWVEC where she could have the opportunity to get the care she needed.
The PWVEC does not foster any cats so Dory was brought to Ellen Carozza, LVT to be taken in as a NOVA Foster of the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation. Dory currently does not have full use of her right rear leg. She can minimally use her left leg due to her compensating for the right one, and has been dubbed our “Little Purrmaid” since she sits as if she has fins instead of legs. She has been receiving both laser and acupuncture therapy here at NOVA CAT and does seem to be helping. However, we need to do more for her. From our evaluations, she does have deep pain but still not able to use the right rear leg to a functional capacity. That brings us to the next step of care. A specialist.
Dory will be going to see the neurologist for a consult and possible MRI next week and we hope to find out if she can be treated medically or if surgery may be necessary. The neurologist will give us options for us to help her have a full quality of life she deserves!
Please consider a donation in Dory’s name so that we are able to provide her with the medical care these little kittens require. Every life deserves a chance and Dory is certainly a kitten that wants to live one to the fullest!
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Or send a check to
CGMFF – 923 N Kenmore Street – Arlington, VA 22201
In other news about the CGMFF, the IRS has give the foundation 501(c)3 status. The foundation will soon has its own web site and phone. Donations can be accepted for a tax deduction. We are so grateful for all of your support to help homeless and special needs kittens.