Follow up on Molly

Since first blogging about Molly, Cat Crusaders has had many questions regarding how we could allow this incident to happen.  I felt it appropriate to respond to the masses in an attempt to explain.

First off, let me inform you that 6 days ago Molly had her stitches removed and seems to be healing.  However, there was still some oozing at one (she had multiple) of the incision sites and was given a stronger dose of antibiotics.  The last thing we want for Molly is for her to contract a secondary infection.  There was also some swelling at the site and if the swelling did not dissipate in a day or so, she was scheduled for another x-ray and additional follow-up veterinary care.  Within a day, the swelling was gone and the oozing stopped.  Each day I see that she uses her rear leg a little more.  Molly is on the mend, however it will take some more time before she's completely healed, if completely means she will have full funtion of her leg again.

Now, to address the foster mom concerns.  Her foster mom has been in the rescue community for 30+ years, is a member of many animal activist communities, and came recommeded from another volunteer.  There was no reason for us to be concerned about the state that Molly or any other Cat Crusader cat was living in.  Additionally, a volunteer went to the foster mom's house while Molly and other fosters were present and the dogs were no where around the cats.  Peace and harmony seemed to be the theme of the house, but don't be deceived by what is seen or not seen.

When Cat Crusaders found out that Molly had been injured, the foster mom was asked if Molly needed to see the vet.  We were told that the injury was a superficial scratch and some antibiotic cream is all that was required.  Maybe we were at fault for not driving to the foster's house and seeing Molly with our own eyes, however any one that owns pets knows that superficial wounds come with the territory.  

Once the foster decided Molly needed to be seen by our vet, five days had passed and the damage was done.  Now, it was up to Cat Crusaders to fix that damage.  We didn't take the easy way out and amputate the leg.  We decided for Molly's health, and the fact that she is so young, she could rebound if given the chance.  And her chance is exactly what she got.  

No one can foresee the future and we can only go off our own research and recommendations from others.  We do the best we can with what we are given.  

Molly will have her day of redemption when her forever home comes along.  Until then, she is resting peacefully at my house and being spoiled every minute of the day!