Lydia & Sid & Jake(GA)
Very Active Member
Hello everyone,
Since my Jake crossed in July 2010, I have not been visiting this site very often
The rescue group I volunteer for recently had a cat returned to us because she was recently diagnosed as diabetic. We really need help and this is the first place I thought to try. The cat's owner is a cognitively impaired young lady who cannot drive or work and obviously cannot give insulin or take the cat to the required vet appointments. This poor girl loved Angel and is devastated. Unfortunately, no one in the rescue has space to take in another cat, especially one with a chronic medical condition. I am the only one familiar with diabetes as I had a diabetic cat for 8 years. However, I recently took in 4 foster cats, one of whom has a chronic medical problem, and along with my resident cats, I have absolutely no space for another one. It is devastating for me because our options are really limited.
What I am looking for here is any advice about rescues that might be able to help with Angel. I am located in Michigan but willing to drive Angel to a new placement.
Angel was recently diagnosed (last week) and I was out of town until yesterday. I am not familiar with what has been done for her so far. I doubt she is receiving any insulin. She is grossly overweight because her young owner meant well, but really overfed her. She is DSH, white, female about 10 years old and declawed by a previous owner. She is extremely sweet and loving. She is currently eating dry DM.
Any advice anyone has about a rescue group or anyone who might be able to take Angel would be very appreciated.
Not sure how to post photos but here is a link to my gallery for photos of Angel: http://felinediabetes.com/gallery3/inde ... ia-Jake-GA
Since my Jake crossed in July 2010, I have not been visiting this site very often
The rescue group I volunteer for recently had a cat returned to us because she was recently diagnosed as diabetic. We really need help and this is the first place I thought to try. The cat's owner is a cognitively impaired young lady who cannot drive or work and obviously cannot give insulin or take the cat to the required vet appointments. This poor girl loved Angel and is devastated. Unfortunately, no one in the rescue has space to take in another cat, especially one with a chronic medical condition. I am the only one familiar with diabetes as I had a diabetic cat for 8 years. However, I recently took in 4 foster cats, one of whom has a chronic medical problem, and along with my resident cats, I have absolutely no space for another one. It is devastating for me because our options are really limited.
What I am looking for here is any advice about rescues that might be able to help with Angel. I am located in Michigan but willing to drive Angel to a new placement.
Angel was recently diagnosed (last week) and I was out of town until yesterday. I am not familiar with what has been done for her so far. I doubt she is receiving any insulin. She is grossly overweight because her young owner meant well, but really overfed her. She is DSH, white, female about 10 years old and declawed by a previous owner. She is extremely sweet and loving. She is currently eating dry DM.
Any advice anyone has about a rescue group or anyone who might be able to take Angel would be very appreciated.
Not sure how to post photos but here is a link to my gallery for photos of Angel: http://felinediabetes.com/gallery3/inde ... ia-Jake-GA
