Amadeus's day 28.8.09

Well, I've had such a busy day today! This is me helping Andrea on reception this morning. That was fun!!! She had cake, and pens, and cake, and a little thing that moved on a big screen on the desk that was fun to chase, and all these cool things to smell and play with. Then when I got tired of playing with them I went and had cuddles with Andrea.

I saw the vet today and Dr Kristy said I was looking much better and could be vaccinated.

I'm off home with Sandra for the weekend so I'll see you all again on Monday.

Cuddles with Carrie

Armadeus is a very affectionate little cat, he loves cuddles. It must hurt him when we dress his wound, but he still purrs and wants us to hold him. Animals are so brave.

Progress

Armadeus saw Doctor Kristy again today, she was very pleased with his progress. He's having his wounds dressed twice daily, has a very healthy appetite and plays non-stop. It is going to take time before we have to stop worrying about and watching for infection. He has the most delightful, mischievous purrsonality, but when you pick him up he snuggles right into you and purrs. He's wound himself around all of our hearts.

I had fun

Amadeus had the most wonderful weekend out at his foster home. He ate lots, played lots, purred and talked non-stop. His wound is looking better, less raw and painful. He spent much of the weekend playing with Scott and his favourite toy ...... a ping pong ball. He's back at the centre now for the week ...... from where I'm sitting I can see him in his cage tossing a knitted mouse around. He is such a cool little cat.

Phew it's hard . . . . .

Phew it's hard to eat without making a mess when you're wearing a bucket on your head. But, I figured out how to do it now. You just stick the edge of the bucket under the plate and then you can reach.

I had a good night's sleep after my big day yesterday. Dr Kristy was pleased with how good and clean my wounds are looking. I'm going home with Jax for the weekend then will come back to see Dr Kristy on Monday.

Bye for now

xox Amadeus

The Big Day

What a day, my name is Amadeus and I had a big day today. My surgery went well and I feel alot better. Dr Kristy debrided my wound today, so all the dead and infected tissue has been removed allowing new skin to grow. She is very happy with the outcome and I have to have cream put on twice a day. This will help keep infection at bay and encourage my skin to heal quicker. It tastes nice too but I am not allowed to lick it so I have to wear a silly hat.

How Could Someone

Yesterday we got a call, someone had found an injured kitten who had been hanging round for a week and they'd finally managed to coax him inside. I couldn't believe it when our Inspector, Helena, brought him back. He was a skinny little black and white male kitten with horrific burn wounds covering much of one side. Some of the wounds were infected. It looked as though he had had hot water poured over him. He looked up at me, purred and smooched my hands. My heart went out to him.

He had his first examination with Doctor Kristy and she was amazed at how good his general body condition was apart from wounds. She said that as long as it was done soon he could be saved YAY!

He's booked for surgery tomorrow and we'll be back to let you know how he got on. In the meantime we're trying to come up with a name that suits him