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Feature story from the ROWDY EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND:  CHRIS SAVED!

Chris (Columbus, Explorer Kitten)

Chris is a spunky, playful, loving, little girl who is winning the battle against a painful problem.   

Due to a birth defect in her colon, eliminating was difficult.  She would cry in pain when trying to pass a stool.  Her chances of surviving were in doubt. 

Chris came to me on June 18, 2022, with 3 litter mates.  She had an emergency veterinary visit the next day. She was about 5 weeks old, and weighed .68 pounds.   Her litter mates were soon double her size, and moved on to be adopted.  Next came “cousins” who were half her age, but the same size.  They, too, went on to be adopted.

Chris tolerated the medicines, enemas, baths, and care needed.  Dr. Seeley is her principal vet at Monument View Veterinary Hospital, she has charmed the staff there.  Marie at Loma Cat House helped with enemas and cleaning. 

On January 26, 2023 Chris was fit enough to be spayed.  Dr. Seeley examined her colon during this surgery.  Possible surgery to repair her colon has been ruled out.  Chris is now eliminating normally, most of the time, with the help of laxatives.  She is a wild girl, racing around the house, playing with her toys, and cuddling with me when she slows down.   She loves her “Big Boys”, Milo (age 14) and Simonelli (age 15), getting them to chase and play with her.  They curl up together and groom each other.  

From a tiny, pathetic, stinky kitten to a gorgeous cat, Chris is a survivor.  I went from being Foster Mom to Chris’ pet person.  Thanks to the Grand Valley Pets Alive Rowdy Emergency Fund for supporting Chris through her many veterinary visits as a foster kitten.         Carole Chowen



Chris, Miracle Kitten.


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