Sunday, September 20, 2015

On the Mend--I think!

On Friday morning I said good-bye to our three little kittens who have found new homes.  It was a good and learning experience, and I've no regrets in volunteering to take them in.  I was a bit surprised when I was asked if I could take another little one.  She was found on the Appalachian Trail (a marked hiking trail in the eastern United States extending between Georgia and Maine) by a hiker who was followed by her for more than a mile.  The hiker turned this little girl who has wounds from head to tail, into the rescue.  "Appalachia" (Apple for short) is a friendly little kitten, who was previously spayed -- So at some time in her short life, she belonged to someone.  How "Apple" ended up on a remote part of a hiking trail is anyone's guess.
Of course Charlie is overseeing her recovery,
and the other dogs are snickering at her having to wear a "cone of shame."
~Apple, feeling better today~
While Charlie is taking care of the kitten, I'm taking care of Buddy and Dusty.  At the vet, Buddy had x-rays that thankfully showed nothing. So, we're trying a few things with his diet (you may be right Tammy!) to see if it'll help.
On the flip-side is Dusty.  He has a large tumor on his back leg, and the plan at the vet originally was to do a biopsy.  But our vet thinks that its gotten infected.  So, we've put him on several medications to help with the pain we think he's having and the infection.  The medication may be making him sleepy, but he seems to feel better today.
I hope we are headed in the right direction 
 ...and on the mend! 

29 comments:

  1. I love the last photo with everyone on the porch. Hopefully everyone heals up soon and you can enjoy Fall weather at its finest.

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  2. love your sweet crew - and apple is adorable. hope she mends quickly in uncle charlie's care! :)

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  3. Poor little kitty, but she knew what she had to do when she followed that hiker. Good thing she's got you and Charlie to look after her. How kind you are, Kim.

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  4. Aww...what a sweet little kitten, how sad it was found wandering, but at least it is in a good home now - perhaps a forever home? Hope things go well for Buddy and Dusty.

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  5. Apple, are there camping areas on the trail? Maybe she was with a family, and didn't come when they left to go home? Mystery, just like our Boris who arrived from?? We will never know, but the wee girl is getting all the TLC and more that she needs and deserves. Again, you open your heart and home to the strays, I hope Dusty is doing better today.

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  6. Love that photo of all the dogs enjoying their day on the porch, they are such lucky dogs.
    Yes, makes one wonder.........how did that little girl end up on the Appalachian Trail, I wonder if she was feral and had the snip and tip ?
    She looks like a sweet girl, and Thank You for your kind, caring heart...
    Hugs,
    ~!Jo

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  7. Apple is cute. No cats here with 2 terriers and ME! I want to stay in one piece.

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  8. Love the photos of all the dogs on the porch! We're so happy that the kitty found a rescuer and will hopefully find a forever family soon like the others.

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  9. Apple has pretty eyes. I love the photos of the dogs laying on the porch it makes me happy.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  10. My goodness, Kim, you never stop opening your home and heart to those sweet creatures in need. You are amazing.

    Apple is so pretty, if only she could tell her story. I hope she mends soon and finds a worthy fur-ever home quickly.

    Hugs to Dusty.

    xx

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  11. Hello Kim, I am glad to hear everyone is on the mend. Keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way. You are just amazing taking in the new dogs and the kitties. I love all your cute furbabies. Enjoy your new week!

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  12. So Glad that Apple was found and will have a loving home soon. Glad your house is feeling better.

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  13. I to love the last photo of all the gang on the porch . I am glad to hear the kitties found forever homes . I hope all get well and Apple finds a forever home now ! Thanks for sharing , Have good week !

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  14. Hoping for better days ahead.
    I love your crowd(ed) porch!

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  15. Sounds like you all need some tender loving care. Your new kitty looks like a sweetheart. Hope all of you are back to normal soon....is there a normal?

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  16. Apple, we like your spunk!! Mom likes the photos of ALL the goldens. We rarely get a glimpse inot what it REALLY looks like at Golden Pines!!

    -Otto

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  17. Well I certainly hope everyone is indeed on the mend!! And that little Apple is adorable. Cone and all. :)

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  18. Oh the little kitty! Charlies attention will make it all better.
    We hope things get better for everyone!
    love
    tweedles

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  19. I especially like that last picture, too. I'm glad things are looking up.

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  20. How do you do it all . . .
    I would be feeling "heart tugs" all day and night . . .
    Bet you do too . . .

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  21. thank goodness for the good heart of that hiker in saving apple.
    poor little soul... she is adorable there with her bandaged tail.
    if she could only know she has landed in heaven on earth!
    i'm glad everyone is on the mend! you included!
    these pictures are wonderful. XOXO♥

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  22. How lovely to see the photos of the whole crew - they look so contented. Little Apple has certainly ended up with the best possible care. Charlie's reputation as a very good kitten nurse must be spreading far and wide, and it's good to know he has another patient to look after.

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  23. Love the porch shot :-). Wonder if a hawk/owl/eagle grabbed the kitten...

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  24. Lucky Apple! First, some kind person finds her and takes her to a vet and then she finds herself at Golden Pines. Hopefully she will not have to wear the cone too much longer.

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  25. Poor Apple. We hope she feels better soon. With Charlie by her side she will no doubt heal quickly.

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  26. Kudos to the hiker who took time to take Apple to get help.

    When Lucy had so many GI problems, we switched her to a non-grain bison and vegetable/fruit formula and added a tablespoon of pumpkin to her twice a day meals. We also started a probiotic, but I think the grain-free formula and pumpkin made the difference. (Canned pumpkin, not pie mix)

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  27. There is never a dull moment in your life. I am glad for Apple that she landed with you, even if she has to put up with teasing for the cone of shame! I hope that the others are headed in the right direction, and that you're feeling better too!

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  28. The last photo is priceless.

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  29. I wish I could give little Apple a gentle hug. My heart goes out to her. I love all these photos, Kim. Big hug to Dusty too. Hope he is doing better soon.

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