Domestic Short Hair - Sloppy Joe - Medium - Adult - Male - Cat in Grand Rapids, Michigan For Sale

Domestic Short Hair - Sloppy Joe - Medium - Adult - Male - Cat
Over the July 4th weekend (xxxx) Wyoming resident Helen J. found the most pitiful pussycat she had ever laid eyes on at her doorstep. The weather was terribly rainy - we got hit with a nasty summer storm that very weekend - so with the help of her neighbors Maria and Margo, she thought to contact us for help. When she spoke with our intake director, she mentioned that he was having an awfully difficult time eating, and noted that his jaw appeared swollen and painful. On Monday July 8th, she brought her bedraggled little boy in to me at the clinic, where I discovered that this 6 year old sweetie (born in the summer of xxxx) was definitely in a world of hurt. Since the oral infection he was plagued with had been left untreated for sooooo long, it had spread the to bone of his mandible on the right side, causing it not only to swell, but to distort into a hard, bony protrusion. Without going into great detail, lest I totally gross you out, lets just say that the odor emanating from his mouth was comparable to a sewer, and what few choppers he did have left when he arrived were basically swimming in a pool of pus! Needless to say, I had to anesthetize him and remove all of his remaining teeth (they basically fell out with minimal surgical intervention), start him on heavy-duty antibiotics, give him steroids, and pump his flea-ridden body full of narcotics to dull the intense pain he had been experiencing for too long. However, within hours of waking up, Sloppy Joe was face-first in a bowl full of slurried canned food, lapping and licking it up with voracity. And once he arrived at our facility a few days later, he planted himself promptly in front of a kibble-laden dish and pigged out! As if his hot mess of a mouth wasnt enough to deal with, he proved to also be very anemic. Since he was suffering from horrendous external parasites and a chronic illness, it was hard to tell which disease process was the culprit, so another type of oral antibiotic had to be added to his treatment protocol in hopes of destroying a blood parasite commonly carried by fleas in severe infestations. Sloppy Joe, the doll that he is, took this was stride, which is proving to be very typical of this gentle soul. Nothing seems to ruffle his tantalizing tabby feathers but everything really tickles his fancythis guy is SO appreciative of the fabulous life he is now living! He is happy-go-lucky (very lucky I would say) and delights in the attention and affection bestowed upon him, as well as the unending supply of food that he can now consume! He put on weight nicely and soon sported an actual little tummy:) Once his anemia fully resolves and his oral infection is under control, our toothless wonder will be available for adoption, with no restrictions on him whatsoever; he doesnt need a special diet, just yummies to feast on. Sloppy Joe will be sure to repay your kindness with endless adoration and devotion. This boy right here deserves all the best this big, bad world has to offer him; thank goodness there are people in this world who put the needs of others at the forefront and make sure that second chances are possible. I am thankful for the Thurston Street Trio for taking it upon themselves to make sure this beautiful boy got the care he so desperately needed and a fresh new start! ****Update 8-11-14**** Our stunningly sweet, now less sloppy Joe is faring very well, as his anemia has resolved and his mouth has healed. His jaw is permanently misshapen, but it doesn't stop him from chowing down; in fact, he has gained enough weight that he has a nice little Buddha belly on him now! Our boy is happy, as healthy as he can be - Joe is ready to go!
CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Size: Medium
Petfinder ID: xxxxxxxx
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered
CONTACT:
Crash's Landing Cat Rescue & Placement Center | Grand Rapids, MI | 616-821-xxxx
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