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Some evil *$£*%** shot our tabby cat Louie with an airgun yesterday afternoon.  After four hours surgery, he's had his spleen removed, and holes in his kidney, stomach and intestines sorted out.  He's still alive this morning, but there's a real danger of infection and kidney failure.  The vet said she had never seen anything like it and that he must have been shot at point blank range.  What sick person would do such a thing? :'(

What a dreadful thing to do, your poor cat.  I am sending all my good wishes to you and hoping Louie makes a full recovery.  What kind of insane person can do such a thing to a poor defenseless animal!!!

Sorry to hear about your cat, have sent you a personal message. Hope Louie pulls through.

Oh Doc, I'm so sorry to hear your news of Louie.   It's frightening to think that there are such evil people amongst us.  I do hope that Louie makes a full recovery :-*

THat is just horrible. I really don't understand how people can do that - and they probably think it's fun. sick.  >:( >:( >:(

Hope Louie recovers fully. Give him a hug from me.

Doc I am so very sorry to hear this dreadful news  :'(  There are real monster out there and it is frightening they are living among us  >:(
Hope Louie will recover - Big hugs to him from me and doggies.  :-*

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Your poor cat  :'( that's unbelievable. 

Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

M.

That's awful Doc  >:(, I do hope Louie recovers, best wishes. Lottie. :'(

 >:( Evil Sicko's >:( They make me want to puke...all over them >:(

doc that is so  sad , i don't know what is up with the world we live in today makes me wonder , who in there right mind could do a thing like that they must be sick , but i am a great believer in what go rounds comes round , they will get what there are due, i wish you cat all the best and hope it makes a full recovery

Oh, Doc, what a dreadful thing to hapen to you and Loiue.  My thoughts are with you both and I hope he makes a full recovery.

G xx

I hope Louie pulls through and isn't mentally injured through this.  Please let us all know how he gets on.  We're rooting for him.

Just like to add my hopes for a complete recovery for Louie. You must be so mad and saddened that some horrible person/persons could do this vile thing.  Please let us know how Louie gets on.   Lorna

That really is horrendous.  Poor Louie and poor you.  Really hope he makes it through.

A quick update for you all (and thanks for your good wishes) - he's in a pretty bad way at the moment.  His kidney function is deteriorating and the vet is most worried about the injuries to his stomach and intestines.  He won't eat (rather understandably) which is also problematic as he needs protein to start the healing process.  He looked so sad and small when we went to see him last night.  He seemed to know we were there though because he started purring.  I'm waiting for the vet to call me back at the mo to tell me how he got on last night.

Thanks for the up-date Doc.  Looks like all the positive vibes are working at the moment, fingers crossed.  Animals are amazing aren't they.  I remember when one of our dear departed dogs was very ill with a tumour on his spine.  He couldn't use his back legs, but his tail never stopped wagging as soon as he saw us.  Just broke my heart so I understand exactly what you are going through at the moment.

Thanks for the update Doc. I'll keep everything crossed for Louie and you.

thanks for the update doc , think we are all hoping and praying for you and louie

Have only just read this.DA, it's a terrible thing to happen but not new - we had the same thing happen to a cat many years ago because he "trespassed" into someone's garden and the perpetrator bragged about doing it!  Good thing is our cat survived and flourished tho I don't think his injuries were as serious as poor Louie's.

Thinking of you.....

Doc - thanks for the update. Still thinking of you and Louie. Please keep us updated.

I'm so so sorry to hear about your poor Louie. I know partly how you feel, I lost one of my kitties in July, but when its caused by some moron like that, well it really makes you wonder. I do hope he gets better soon. xx

Doc, I am so sorry to hear about Louie.
Words fail me....cannot believe the sheer callousness of some people.

Best wishes for Louie's swift recovery

Just seen this Doc  :o I'm so sorry to read what has happened to Louie  :'( :'( poor thing, l just can't understand people who hurt animals  >:(

Give him a hug from me  :-*

Just caught up with this Doc.

I've had problems here with my cat recently,people like that make me sick and very angry. My son says he doesn't want to live here anymore as people are horrible to his cat  :(

  Poor Louie,how is he?

Hi all.

Another update - Louie took a rapid turn for the worse yesterday morning and developed peritonitis.  His vet got him a referral to a specialist clinic and I took him there yesterday lunchtime.  Since then, he's had another two hours of surgery to repair an additional two holes in his intestines, followed by a thorough cleansing of his abdomen.  He's currently having treatment called open peritoneal drainage, where they leave his wound open for all the bad stuff to drain out.  His consultant says it's a relatively new technique that works well in cases like Louie's.  This morning I'm very pleased to say that Louie is much brighter and they're very pleased with his progress.  We're going to see him tomorrow night after he's had a bit of a chance to get over the second operation.

And we found out he was shot with a .22 pellet - these things can kill humans, let alone small defenceless felines...

Hi Doc.
Cyber hugs from all here
I have just read the thread,
how about going to your local paper and getting them to publish it step by step with photos. They should run it in the free papers and then the idiot will know what he has done to poor Louie.
Hopefull someone will know of the gun and shop him.
love to you and Louie
Teresa

Good idea Teresa - try and 'name and shame' the evil B***** >:(

So pleased to hear that Louie is responding to treatment - here's hoping he continues to gain strength :)

Doc,

So happy about the good news update, I actually have a lump in my throat... keep the good news coming and give Louie a thumbs up from me.

M.

Thanks so much for keeping us all posted  :).  Hopefully, good will win over these evil people.  >:( >:( >:(

Lots of good luck to you and Louie.  :D ;D

Poor little mite....that is so much to go through.
Glad the vets are being so pro active. Sending good vibes for Louie. x

thanks for the update  ,lots of hugs and warm wishes , plz keep us updated

Words fail me!

Good to read that things are improving.  Keeping everything tightly crossed that the healing can start and Louie can get mending.

Love and best wishes

Doc that is so heartbreaking.  It makes me sick to think someone could be so evil as to do this to a poor  defensless animal.  What a slimeball!  Many years ago someone fired an air rifle into the back end of our cat, and he recovered well once the bullet was removed but we were lucky  it hadn't hit any vital organs. We reported the matter to the police and one came round and interviewed us about it.  They were very attentive, though never caught the person who did it.  I do hope things improve with poor Louie, cats are very resiliant, so I hope he continues to make good progress.  My thoughts are with you.  :( busy_lizzie

Relieved to hear that Louie's condition is improving and hope there are no lasting ill effects.  :-* for Louie

Hi guys - another quick update for you...

Louie was much brighter last night and even had a lick at a plate of pilchards!  They are very pleased with his progress.  This morning they phoned to say his infection has gone and he will go into surgery again this morning to have his abdomen closed up.  He was very bright and attentive and is taking a real interest in his environment.  He is in surgery at the mo so will update you all once he comes out (yet again).

The police are doing house to house enquiries, so I am very pleased with their response too.  If they catch the evil ?£$?" that did it (doubtful) then he will be charged with criminal damage and discharging a firearm in a public place.  They are doing a press release for me as well to warn other pet owners.

Keep your fingers crossed - and thanks for all the good wishes!

Doc I am so pleased, both that Louie is doing so well and that the police are doing something about it, it is a sick person who does something like that.  Still thinking of Louie and hoping he will soon be eating a whole plate of pilchards!

Doc, I hope the police catch the s*ds.  Love to you and Louie.

Alimo x

Glad to hear Louie is so much brighter and mending.

Are these weapons legal? If so - why?

So relieved to hear the latest  news of Louie :)

Doc Thanks for update   Still keeping fingers crossed until you say  all is well and Louie is home.  Lorna.

Doc,

I'm so happy for both of you  :)

M.

glad Louie seems brighter fingers still crossed , hope the police ending up catching these sick persons or person,

Glad to hear the good news.

Just back from my holiday and was shocked to hear your news Doc. Thank goodness Louie is on the mend now, just let's hope he has no more set-backs. Poor little mite has certainly been through the mill.  :( Let's hope the police do find the person who shot him.

I'm pleased the police are doing something about it Doc. Makes you wonder what else someone like that could do.

How is Louie after the last operation? 

Hi guys,

Louie came through yesterday's op just fine.  He's still being fed through his stomach tube, but they hope to remove that over the weekend provided he starts eating normally himself.  We went and visited for half an hour last night and he was wearing a most fetching string elasticated waistcoat (to hold his tubes in), but managed to hobble about a little bit despite his obvious discomfort.  He's got a bit of oedema in his legs due to the lack of protein in his system, but the vets say this is quite normal and they're treating accordingly.  They're still very pleased with his progress and say that we might be able to take him home early next week! ;D

That's great news Doc, so glad to hear that Louie could be home soon  ;D

That's the best news yet :D  What a tough little cookie Louie is :)

Doc great news, hope the improvement continues . I bet Louie will be glad to get home.     Lorna

Really pleased to hear Louie is doing so well.   :D busy_lizzie

Aw nice one Louie,you are a star !  What a fab moggy.  Hope he is home asap.

wonderfull news  :) :) :)

Good news for Louie.  Post a piccy when he's fixed.

I've been away for a day or so.  So glad to hear to hear that Louie is on the mend and can I echo Baggy's words?  We want a pic! :D

G xx

I am so glad he seems to be on the mend.

Great news Doc,fingers crossed he's home next week.

Guys, I have the best news! ;D  We brought Louie home this morning!  He's now residing on the sofa and being hand-fed prawns :D  He still has his stomach tube in and will do for a while yet as a precaution, but he's doing fine.

I'll post a piccie later on! ;D

Doc that is the best news, you must be so pleased and relieved to have him home, I would be feeding him prawns too!  I am so glad for you all. Brilliant!!

Oh Doc, how fantastic.  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

This is for Louie, if he has room after all those prawns.   ;)

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Brilliant news Doc just keep spoiling him,   Lorna

I'm sooooo pleased, that is the best news :D  Look forward to seeing the piccie :)

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Phew!!!! Glad he is home and on the mend.
In my mind what's happened to him is attempted murder.......think we should send the A4A lottia round to sort out the guy who did it when he is found!!

Hope Louie continues to improve!!

Completely agree Katynewbie  >:(.  I keep thinking about my own cat and how precious she is to me so I'm so relieved that Louie is back home with you Doc  ;D 8) :)

M.

Brilliant news Doc,l'm sure he's getting loads of TLC,well he deserves it doesn't he.

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Woo hoo Louie's home !! Brilliant!  ;D  ;D

having just read this i want to add my best wishes too, made me feel sick when i read it. so glad he is on the mend.

that is just wonderful Doc! I bet Louie's enjoying those prawns! (Life of luxury - but well deserved after such trauma!)

such good news ,wonderfull  ;D ;D ;D

I don't know how I've missed this thread till now so I'm a bit late with my good wishes but I'm so pleased doc that Louie has pulled through.  He's one brave cat and I'm looking forward to seeing pics very soon.
I don't care who knows that I cried when I read this thread, and it makes anyone who has a cat worry, I know I do if merlin is late in of an evening.  But sadly there will always be people out there who thinks it's fine to maim or kill defenceless animals and cats are often at the top of their hate list.  It's not the guns that are the problem it's the people.
luv and very gentle hugs to Louie  :)
Merlins Mum

From absolute horror at reading your first posting, I'm so glad that I skipped to the last and read all the happier postings, that was a bit of a traumatic bit of reading. I am so glad Louie is alright.
I know how you feel. Some young lads shot my son in the leg with an air gun when he was climbing a tree in our local park. He wasn't happy to hear that the boys went to the senior school he was just about to start at in the september. how about that for being intimidated? Kids and animals ......such aworry.

SS - they shot your son?? :o >:( OMG - was he ok? Did they get punished? You can't just leave us with a statement like that...

sorry Aqui,
Yes our Tom is alright, this happened a couple  years ago now.
My husband was in the park and saw the kids who shot Tom come out of an old house and leg
it round the block. I was in the garden when my husband came racing through  the garden from the park jumped on his bike and shot off up the road yelling those boys shot my son! I'm in the garden wondering where is my son? And neighbours came rushing out and took up the chase too. Toms younger brother helped him home.
Husband caught up with the boys who no longer had the air rifle.
What can you do? If you thumped them you would be the one in trouble.
Funnily enough it had quite a good ending bought about by peer pressure.
Word spread like wild fire, and by the time Tom started his new school he was well known as the boy who got shot in the park! Some older girls found out who the culprits were, and they were all given such a hard time at school that eventually  they came and apologised to Tom.
How about that.

good lord - that is a dramatic story! I bet you must've been terrified hearing husband say they shot your son. Glad TOm's ok now. The other kids must think now that he's "well 'ard" being as he got shot! And extra glad the culprits got their come-uppance (never sure how to spell that). 8)

Afternoon guys - another update for you all (photos will follow once I've bought a new card reader!)

Louie had his stomach tube and stitches removed last Friday, so he is now a fully-discharged semi-bald cat!  He's doing all the things he used to like leaping onto windowsills, attempting to kill me on the stairs, hanging off the light switch to the bathroom, etc., etc.  Only trouble is he is now trying to escape the house, but we're not letting him out now.  Hopefully he'll forget he used to be able to go out soon.

Anyway, I promise I'll post piccies soon!

Doc, that is brilliant news that Louie is back to his normal self now and getting up to mischief, just what you have been waiting for.  I am so pleased for you both.

great news Doc!

That's really great news Doc.  What a little trouper Louie is to have come through such an ordeal.  Look forward to seeing the photos :)

Fantastic news Doc, really pleased to hear a happy ending for Louie :)

Hooray for Louie!

I'm glad to hear that Louie is back to his former self and can't wait to see pictures of him.

I'm sure he will get used to the idea of being a housecat, my boyfriends parents decided to start keeping their cat indoors after he was beaten up once too often by another cat. He seems to be coping fine with his new lifestyle.

Lovely news, Doc, I'm so pleased for you both.   ;D

G xx

Doc, you must be so relieved.  So very pleased he is doing so well.
Looking forward to pics of Louie

MM