06/25/2025
WARNING: THESE PHOTOS ARE NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART‼️ Meet Robbie, aka Banana Boat, Nanner, Roberto, Monkey Boy, Fruit Loop, Chiquita and he answers to ALL. A very kind lady brought this sweet 3-month-old boy to us as a surrender. She found him very lethargic, not moving much, with very sad eyes. She thought he may have been hit a car and may need medical attention. Dr Zellmer examined him, tried a flea comb on the cat and his fur/skin came off. This sweet boy had been abused… a human poured acid on this child. That was March 28, 2025. This beautiful soul has gone through 3 skin surgeries with several bouts of infection. I promise you, the pictures are very hard to view, but important. People need to see what other human beings are capable of and what other human beings will do to heal the wounds. We are forever grateful for Dr Zellmer, his time, his patience, and will power to not let this boy die. As for my entire staff (Adoption Team, Clinical Team, Surgical Team) I am eternally grateful for every single one of you because this boy has stolen everyone’s heart…I am at the head of that line for sure. Today is June 24, 2025, and all of Banana Boat’s staples were removed. Not sure if his back hair will ever grow again, so he may resemble a skunk or he may have a beautiful coat but will wear a body suit until he is 100% healed. Either way, you could not ask for a more precious, kind, forgiving, loving creature than Robbie! Thank you, God, for showing me to still have faith in humanity because working in this industry, it is very easy to lose. God Bless Dr Zellmer for never giving up, Jacqualine, Eugene and Allison for never saying “NO” and always loving this sweet boy on this incredible healing journey. We’re not finished yet, but close enough to share. I am so proud of everyone! Much Love, Lynn (PS: we are NOT taking any adoption calls or visits on this boy at this time; he is still in burn recovery)
