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MEEMO
We hunted tiny broken Meemo for half a day.
Having woken up in the middle of the night to the familiar scream of a crying kitten, barely able to wait for daylight, we wasted no time and shot out at dawn, setting off on a search pattern.
The origin of the sound turned out to be a guarded paid parking lot, where the grumpy security guard let us in to find the cat with the following grunt:
“There’s far too many cats around, we should be killing them.”
Unable to compile a response to that statement, delivered in a level conversational tone, instead we focused on the hunt. Limping heavily, obviously in pain, the dirty black and white kitten was frightened and skilfully evaded us for hours. Under and over cars, shrubs and discarded old parts, we finally snatched the little furball after he climbed to rest on the front axle beam of a conveniently parked car.
Happy that we’ve collected the bothersome animal, the security guard sent us off with the words, quote:
“Don’t you go dumping him somewhere close, cause he’ll only come back!”
We left in silence.
SAFE
Filthy, skinny, about 2 months old, terribly weak and with a swollen, painful leg, Meemo was immediately admitted to our clinic, and the leg — scheduled for urgent surgery.
The operation is risky because due to the kitten’s minute size both anesthesia and fixing the leg can be problematic. Anesthesia is always a potential danger, and even more so for tiny patients. Meemo’s size also required that the fracture is secured with orthopedic needles, and not plates. Such fixation is prone to dislocating and damaging the site while the bones are in the process of knitting back together.
No surgery, however, means certain amputation so as usual we are going ahead with the vets’ advice, placing our trust and hope in their skill and experience.
WHY TELL YOU THIS STORY
Our goals are not just rescuing and re-homing animals.
Our goals include shining a bright light on all that is wrong with the way people treat the other species we share this beautiful planet with — hopefully stirring up conversations and positively bringing change.
Because we can’t do it alone.
We can only succeed in changing our world if you join us – and imagine what we can achieve. Educating people, responsible ownership, spaying and neutering, TNR, adopting a second animal — these are all steps towards streets with no strays, empty shelters and happy animals.
Because killing never helped fix anything.
Be part of the change — share Meemo’s story so he can find a home and we can pay for his surgery.
UPDATE | July 27, 2017
Meemo’s surgery has been a success! Thankfully all went well, the fracture was secured with orthopedic needles and Meemo remained immobilized for a few weeks to prevent any problems with the surgery site. Isn’t he the cutest thing you’ve seen lately?
UPDATE | September 4, 2017
It is time to remove the orthopedic needles securing little Meemo’s fractured leg. Everything is going well for this lovely boy, he has been in a great foster home, playing, running, jumping, and the needles’ online pharmacy for ambien removal is a planned one.
Please donate below to help Meemo get this surgery, and since he is still looking for his forever people, do message us here or email adoptions@myletsdopt.com if you need a super cute little cat with occationally see-through ears in your life.
UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 4, 2017
Foster parents are installing protective window fencing to further secure the home.
Last week a terrible and almost impossible accident happened when our Meemo somehow managed to climb to the very top of a vertically tilted window and fell eight floors to the ground below. Vertically tilted windows are usually safe but we personally dislike them. On rare occasions very curious cats have managed to get stuck in the scissor-like opening, which can lead to serious injuries or even death.
Since we rescued Meemo more than a year ago, for reasons we do not understand, nobody stepped forward to adopt him. His incredibly patient foster parents have been caring lovingly for him ever since, and have been frantic with worry since the accident. The fosters live in a safe and spacious city center apartment with mosquito screens on all windows, and will now also be installing protective fencing to further secure their home.
Below is the type of protection available for vertically tilted windows, please consider using it if your circumstances are similar.
Meemo has been discharged from the clinic and is recovering well.
Because Meemo was rushed immediately to our clinic and received timely life-saving care, the vet team expects him to recover fully. The pneumothorax has been controlled and our boy has not needed any more air aspirations. His broken leg was operated and he was found stable enough to be discharged from the clinic.
Meemo is back at his foster home where he is receiving plenty of TLC and being properly spoiled after his frightening ordeal. His foster parents are making sure Meemo does not do any jumping because the fracture was complicated and the bone needs rest in order to heal.
Please help towards Meemo’s outstanding medical bill. Life is unexpected and despite everyone’s best efforts sometimes events are out of our immediate control. Thank you for your support and understanding in this trying moment.
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Meemo will need a great home — message our Facebook page or email adoptions@myletsadopt.com if you can provide it! He is in Bulgaria but transport to almost anywhere in the world can be arranged if the right home is found. Share the story, comment and stay with us for updates on Facebook: Let´s Adopt! Global.
* Let’s Adopt! Global is an animal rescue charity based in MA, USA. All funds will go towards the animal’s care. Any remaining funds will go to support our other rescues and mission.
Praying for this sweet fur baby,and sending Paw power his way that he can fight this and come threw with no problems !!!hang in there buddy!!!!