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Title: Cats
Post by: julzqld on April 06, 2008, 03:33:18 PM
To separate from the Dogs thread.  I had a similiar thread years ago but I can't find it.

Anyway, our poor cat Rennie is currently in hospital after surviving being run over by hubby's 3 tonne ute.  Poor thing has a broken tail, pelvis and possibly back legs.  Hubby was up early this morning and as we live on a corner block, got into his vehicle and went around the corner and Rennie ran out right in front of him.  She must have got up when hubby did because my son reported that Rennie had been asleep on his chest around 5am.  We couldn't find her for ages.  When she reappeared she seemed ok standing on both legs but got scared with Oscar barking at her and hid behind the sofa.  Fortunately, we have pet insurance.  Just spoke to the vet and he said she's sore but their pumping in fluids and something else and will do x-rays in the morning and he seemed confident.

All I can say is  :pray :pray :pray :pray

Title: Re: Cats
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 06, 2008, 07:46:47 PM
All the best Julz to you Rennie and the entire Julz clan
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 06, 2008, 08:22:59 PM
Quote from: julzqld on April 06, 2008, 03:33:18 PM
To separate from the Dogs thread.  I had a similiar thread years ago but I can't find it.

Anyway, our poor cat Rennie is currently in hospital after surviving being run over by hubby's 3 tonne ute.  Poor thing has a broken tail, pelvis and possibly back legs.  Hubby was up early this morning and as we live on a corner block, got into his vehicle and went around the corner and Rennie ran out right in front of him.  She must have got up when hubby did because my son reported that Rennie had been asleep on his chest around 5am.  We couldn't find her for ages.  When she reappeared she seemed ok standing on both legs but got scared with Oscar barking at her and hid behind the sofa.  Fortunately, we have pet insurance.  Just spoke to the vet and he said she's sore but their pumping in fluids and something else and will do x-rays in the morning and he seemed confident.

All I can say is  :pray :pray :pray :pray



One of my cats had a broken pelvis from a similar type of accident a few years ago. Although in pain she was not totally incapacitated even though she had a distinct limp, and after a minor procedure and placement within a cage for about 6 weeks and she was fit and back to 100% health. A very traumatic time for us and her although our other cat was very curious and always wanted to get into the cage whenever we were cleaning it out. All the best Julz with the cat hope she pulls through :thumbsup
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Jacosh on April 07, 2008, 09:30:42 AM
wishing Rennie a speedy and pain free recovery and i hope hubby recovers from running over one of the family.
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: mightytiges on April 07, 2008, 08:02:30 PM
Poor Rennie. Hope he makes a good recovery. All the best Julz.
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: cub on April 07, 2008, 11:29:32 PM
Wishes for puss
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: julzqld on April 08, 2008, 08:11:40 AM
Spoke to the vet several times yesterday.  At this stage, fingers crossed, the only injury Rennie has is a broken tail.  The vet was going to do a full body x-ray to make sure he hasn't missed anything.  Unfortunately due to the severity of it, it looks like the tail will have to be amputated.  And she (Rennie is a girl) has such a beautiful, fluffy tail.

Thanks guys for all your best wishes. 
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: F0551L on April 08, 2008, 12:19:48 PM
great outcome  just remind cat only 8 lives left now
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: julzqld on April 09, 2008, 02:44:39 PM
My heart is broken.  Rennie took a turn for the worse.  Had to run her up to Brisbane to a specialist but prognosis very bad, without any guarantees.  Hardest decision to make.  Kids are upset, naturally.

(http://photos-b.ak.stuff.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v105/242/37/558123156/n558123156_208809_6249.jpg)



R.I.P. Rennie
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Moi on April 09, 2008, 03:10:43 PM
RIP Rennie
Keep your chin up Julz  :'(
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: 2JD on April 09, 2008, 06:47:52 PM
I'm sorry Julz  :'( RIP Rennie
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: mightytiges on April 09, 2008, 06:57:08 PM
:'(

RIP Rennie 
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on April 09, 2008, 07:40:45 PM
Always diffiicult for us to handle let alone the kids.
RIP Rennie  :'(
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: WilliamPowell on April 09, 2008, 07:53:10 PM
RIP Rennie

take care Julz & Clan
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: cub on April 10, 2008, 01:58:06 PM
So sorry - Pets are so hard to lose.
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: julzqld on May 11, 2008, 07:28:33 PM
Meet the newest addition to the family.  In no way replacing Rennie (we couldn't even look at similiar looking cats).  Cute and lively little gentleman.  We've called him Beau, although hubby calls him  Boo.  Oscar the dog is a bit scared of him as Beau's tail puffs out and he hisses at him.  But then I've seen him smooch up to the dog - hopefully they will become good friends.  Our other cat Gizmo (see avatar) has her nose out of joint.

(http://photos-156.ll.stuff.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v239/242/37/558123156/s558123156_583417_5336.jpg)
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Moi on May 11, 2008, 07:38:34 PM
Beau needs a Myspace page  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: Ramps on May 11, 2008, 08:54:21 PM
Boo looks like a gangster  ;D
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: WilliamPowell on May 11, 2008, 09:28:42 PM
Well done Julz betcha Mini and the rest of the clan are stoked :thumbsup Gizmo will come around  ;D

Another new Cub  :clapping
Title: Re: Cats
Post by: mightytiges on May 11, 2008, 10:13:13 PM
Good stuff Julz and a big welcome to Beau :thumbsup.