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(Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:19 pm
by Terra
We were contacted by Dekalb County Animal Services to help a black and white kitten that came in.
The shelter says he does not have use of his back legs. They are desperately seeking immediate
rescue for this poor baby. Please cross post and send to contacts.
The shelter will be sending a picture.
UPDATE
The shelter says this little baby is starting to stand and walk but still shaky on his back legs.
He is able to use the litter box.
Contact Jamie@ Dekalb
Jamie Martinez
Animal Adoption/Rescue Coordinator
DeKalb Animal Services and Enforcement
845 Camp Road
Decatur, Georgia 30032
main: (404) 294-2996
direct: (404) 294-2165
fax: (404) 294-2947
JSMartinez@co.dekalb.ga.us
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA423.html
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:42 am
by MissWhiskers
Did anyone rescue this kitty, or what's the status?
Karen
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:23 am
by Christine
Karen,
I am emailing the shelter right now.
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:51 am
by Christine
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:05 pm
by Terra
Jamie also said the little kitten is able to use his legs more and seems to be improving with time. Maybe this little one had been hit by a car or injured some how and will eventually be able to use the legs as a normal kitty would.
Here is another cute picture!
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:00 am
by MissWhiskers
Would there be any way to get help transporting him to Virginia?
Karen
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:22 am
by Christine
I am in Helen, GA and directionally challenged, but I would definitely help.
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:07 am
by critters
Crossposting... Where in VA?
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:15 pm
by Christine
Karen is in Reston, Virginia
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:07 am
by MissWhiskers
I have been asking about this kitty and as of yesterday it seems that he can walk, but his back legs are weak. The latest on him is available on that Shelter's website(Dekalb County Animal Services, in Decatur, GA). I had also been following a kitten who needs rescue in Fla and am thinking this adorable little guy in GA might be easier to find a home for than the other one. Obviously I'm torn ... Is there any one else out there interested in one of these?
Karen
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:19 am
by Terra
We have sponsored the kitty at Dekalb for $ 100 to help pay for his vetting. I think we may have a
rescue here in Atlanta that might take him. If the one in FL needs more help, please help that one if he is
in more need.
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:37 pm
by Terra
This baby has been rescued today!
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:20 pm
by MissWhiskers
Terra,
Is he adopted or taken in by a rescue group?
Thank you,
Karen
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:07 am
by Christine
Karen,
I just emailed the shelter and asked.
Re: (Update)Rescue needed!Decatur,GA Kitten cannot use back legs
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:16 pm
by Christine
I called the shelter and left a message as I did not receive an answer to my email. (Probably off for Thanksgiving.)