10/11/2020
So people ask why I do rescue and why I am slowly beginning to dislike humanity.
I tell them if you see what we as rescues see on the daily, you would understand.
Yesterday our rescue took on a kitten that had been dumped on the side of the road and left for dead. This baby was also found eating its deceased sibling to stay alive! 😡
A kind-hearted lady had found this little kitten but he was heck to catch as he is feral. But they caught him and asked for help so we stepped up and asked the finder to get the kitten to her local vet, Langston Vet in Easley SC. I am by no means impressed with them at all as I had to practically threaten them to even see the kitten. Once I had said then find me someone who who’s a real vet that will see this kitten, he changed his tune super quick!
So, they examine this baby and tell me he has a wound that’s pretty infected (specifically stated NO MAGGOTS). Said they wiped it clean, gave meds, and sent the finder and kitten on their way.
Me... I’m thinking okay this baby has been cleaned, got meds and I had arranged with the finder to pick him up today.
Upon getting this baby I noticed the wound didn’t look as bad as I thought but wanted to get him home to better assess.
Well low and behold when I got him home I found the true horror that this baby had been going through.
When I pulled his neck back to examine the wound I could clearly see a Bot Fly... yes I said BOT FLY inside the wound. At this point I’m furious and crying because how could the vet have missed that if he thoroughly examined like he stated. Lynn was on the phone with me at the time and was shooting me all kinds of info to help. And mind you they don’t give rescue discount either because they are family owned and operated. With that said, I will be calling the vet and expressing my deep opinion towards them.
We were able to get the Bot Fly out of the wound to get it cleaned and irrigated really well. We packed it and put raw honey over the wound as it’s really beneficial in wound healing.
But looking at this baby broke my heart.... how could someone be so damn cruel to any animal let alone something that small.
He is infested with fleas, swollen belly from intestinal parasites, and a huge gaping wound on his neck. It’s just so disheartening anymore the humanity that’s out there.
This baby has a road of healing ahead along with learning to trust humans but we will get there. He is still going to need a little more vet care at our vet due to the severity and deep ness of the wound.
If you can find it in your heart to donate to the remaining care of this baby ......we would not only be grateful but I know he would be forever grateful.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts as every little bit counts.
The pictures are a bit graphic but this just shows a visual answer as to why we as rescuers have less and less faith in humanity.
Much love to all! ❤️🐾🐾
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