Jerry the Bushfire Cat

by Westie Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:33 pm

We picked up our little man today and what an angel he was allllll day I love you

. Volunteers at the bushfire dog wash day might remember a client who was fostering an orphaned cat? Well she agreed to let us have him so we collected him from his foster Mum's at Doreen this morning we had a break at Karen's and he enjoyed a stretch, feed and use of the litter tray there Smile

then onto home where he has sussed out all the best beds and nap spots... the dogs are not sure what to make of him and we're running around madly closing doors to keep him in while he gets used to his new home cos the others just come and go inside as they please Rolling Eyes

. He's 14 and still healing from burns to all four legs but off painkillers now. Apparently the internal burns take longer to heal so he's still limping, altho that might be his age as well. So good natured and loving and so tolerant. Will post photos when downloaded. Ahhh, life's good Smile

by Westie Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:37 pm

PS God bless the Whittlesea Vet (who let us use their carpark for the bushfire dog wash day) who have provided all of Jerry's vet care free and he is one of many they have treated without any payment. Don't know how they keep their business going but their blood's worth bottling I love you

There are over 30 cats still there or in foster homes waiting to be reunited with owners but apparently there are still good news stories happening even this far down the track. No dogs to reunite tho, those that didn't get out with their owners didn't survive Sad

by Guest Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:41 pm

Oh, westie, that's so wonderful! Can't wait to see photos. What a lucky little man to live out the rest of his days with you... i hope there are many of them.

by pawsenses Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:55 pm

So pleased to hear another fire victim has had a good outcome.

I did volunteer work at Whittlesea after the fires, treating (mainly) cats - changing their dressings etc. The first cat we did was called Marmelade, an entire male!! he was in intense pain - one of his back legs had burns to the bone, and one foot had gone "bad", meaning it would probably have to come off, but so accepting of our bumbling efforts. Fortunately he was our first "victim" as subsequent cats were a hell of a less accomodating. I now know how to control a cat!!

My husband is vehemently against a cat, but had softened to tails of Marmalade, but I can't track him down - I just hope he has gone back to his original home.

Last I heard (just last week) there are 50 odd cats who's owners don't want them, can't have them or they have passed. They are living in a house with volunteers doing the kitty litter thing.

Jan

by Westie Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:35 am

You probably met Jerry's foster mum, Fiona. She has been volunteering at the Whittlesea Vet and has now been offered a job there. She has been helping match cats with owners and says that there are still many to home altho some are feral and will probably not be able to go to new homes. Jerry has been living in a bedroom since he moved in with her and has now taken over our room which is upsetting the dogs but it will only be for a while till we acclimitise him. He is so affectionate and so resilient, been thro a lot in his 14 years but still able to cope with another lifechange I love you

by Coatsntails Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:14 pm

Thats great Barb was only thinking about him the other day. I am sure he will have a lovely home with you all, and will be ruling the roost in no time. Hope you get heaps of pleasure from him as well, and of course love and kisses.

by Westie Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:04 pm

Bless his little shaved paws, Jerry is doing very well! He is loving living in my daughter's room, complete with TV, toys and all the necessities. He has whole house time when we come home then usually retreats when the whole furfamily come in to drive him mad. He's so cruisey tho, just not overly bothered by anything. I guess when you've lived 14 years, then gone thro a bushfire, you learn to roll with the punches if you want to keep going Very Happy

We love him to bits I love you

by petgroomaustralia Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:06 pm

He is a cutie. cat

by Coatsntails Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:58 pm

Just beautiful.

by Tail's a Waggin' Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:34 pm

Great thread Barb. Good news and wonderful result. I'm sure Jerrys lovin you all...........
If the world was just full of a few more just like you I love you

by Guest Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:41 pm

Oh Barb, he's gorgeous!! Just like my boy i had many years ago. He certainly doesn't look 14 years old, he doesn't even look like a senior at all. So glad he's settled in well... may he live a long and happy life with you!!!!

by pawsenses Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:53 pm

I am going to have to show this to husband - maybe a cat ONE DAY!!

He is a cutey

by **Donna** Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:13 pm

Cute boy Barb...May he live a long and happy life drenched in the love you give him I love you

by Guest Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:19 pm

I want a cat badly. I want a siamese or an oriental. Been dwelling on this for months and months now. Rolling Eyes

by Sinner Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:06 am

Just great to see that Jerry is one of the survivors .....and at his age too ...Wonderful, and even better that he has such a wonderful home to spend his remaining time here....Thanks Barb for bringing this heartwrenching saga to such a "love filled "end!!! Very Happy

by DoggyDoos Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:48 pm

Barb. Its great to see that Jerry now has a loving family to care for him. I am sure that he will settle in very well after his ordeal.

by Westie Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:03 pm

Things are going v well, x fingers! The dogs are giving him some space tho sometimes they can't help themselves and do a bit of 'rushing' at the newest member of the family Rolling Eyes

Jerry has a cozy safe space and spends a lot of time sleeping but lets us know when he wants out to explore then he checks out all the bedrooms and watches TV with us in the lounge I love you

He is a real smoocher, loves cuddles and can hold quite a good coversation Very Happy

Thanks everyone for your good wishes, I too hope our wee man will live out his remaining years in peace and happiness. He has the cruisiest temperament so I think he'll do well. Very Happy

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