robbin's nest - july - 2025

ROBBIN’S NEST
 
Hello again.
 
          I would like to start off by wishing all of our friends, and their families a safe, and Happy Fourth of July.  Please be aware of the strays in your area, as well as your own pets, as the noise from the fireworks frightens them.
 
          On another note, I would like to tell you about some of the rescues that I have been involved in lately.
 
AMY –
          I went to one of my feeding spots, and spotted a new cat, with her left front leg in the air.  She tried to walk, but could not put the foot down.  I realized that something was very wrong because her leg was swollen.  I picked her up, and put her into a carrier.  She was friendly, so I assumed that she had been dumped there.  I brought her to one of our veterinarians, as an emergency, I left her there for treatment etc., and a couple of hours later, they called me telling me that I should come there.  When I got there, they showed me the X-rays, which showed that she had a broken leg and needed surgery during which they would insert pins.  Save Our Strays gave the go-ahead for surgery.  The veterinarian told me that it would take two month for her to heal after the surgery, and that she would have to stay in a crate.  They told me to bring her back in 5 weeks to check, to make sure that she was healing correctly.  I have her in my home in a comfortable crate, and will care for her until she is well, and when she is ready I will try to find a home for her.  If not, I will keep her.
 
ARIEL –
          Ariel is a kitten that I saw across the street from one of my feeding spots.  I went across the street to investigate, and asked people if they knew who she belonged to.  Some children who were playing nearby, said that someone had given them the cat, but that their mother keeps throwing the cat out.  So, I took Ariel, and gave her to a foster, who has helped Save Our Strays before, and she said that she would care for her, and find her a home.  We took her to one of our veterinarians to be checked, spayed etc.  Ariel is very friendly, and was adopted three weeks later, when she was ready.  She is in a loving home, and is doing fine.
 
MARIO –
          Mario is an orange Tabby, with a little bit of white.  He is about 8 yrs. old, and I have been feeding him since he was a kitten, which was when he came to one of my feeding spots.  This particular spot is a good one where they have shelter, and nobody bothers them.  There are about 6 cats there, and they all get along well.  One day, when I went to feed there, I noticed that Mario was breathing very heavily.  I rushed him to one of our veterinarians, and the doctor said that he had a bad Upper Respiratory Infection, and that there was an infection in his mouth.  I took him to my house, where I am caring for him.  His Respiratory Infection has improved.  About 2 weeks ago, I brought him back to the veterinarian to have most of his teeth removed.  He is getting better, and when he is ready he will be put back at my spot, where he wants to be.  Thanks to Save Our Strays for all their help, and you, who give donations to pay the veterinarians.
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