ROCKET, THE MIRACLE KITTY NEEDED OUR HELP AGAIN.πΏ
Rocket's mom contacted us last week; she was worried that one of Rocket's pins from his surgery in his back right ankle was poking through his skin!!! Rocket had been badly injured last November after escaping outside.
WE HAVE SOME FANTASTIC NEWS ON ROCKET! π
After two surgeries and months of rehabilitation, Rocket the Miracle Kitty from North Carolina has been given the all-clear from his surgeon to resume normal activity. π
ROCKET, THE BRAVE KITTY UPDATE! π
Rocket had a post-surgery check-up on Wednesday, and the staples in his leg were removed. The incision area looked good, except one staple had loosened, and there was a small opening, so his vet used a little skin glue to close itβ¦
Rocket had his second surgery and is making remarkable progress.
Rocket had surgery on November 28 to repair damage to his right back ankle. The Arthrodesis procedure involved fusing the joint, and two pins were inserted to hold his joint and ligaments in placeβ¦
IT'S A MIRACLE ROCKET IS ALIVE! π»
Rocket's front leg was amputated last week, and he has done remarkably well! He has a support bandage on his back leg, and his mom said he gets around just fine! However, once Rocket has surgery on his back legβ¦
ROCKET HAD AMPUTATION SURGERY AND IS DOING WELL! π
Rocket is a medical miracle; this kitty has been through a lot, but he is a fighter and has defined all odds stacked against him! Rocket had surgery on Friday to amputate his front left leg, which developed necrosisβ¦
ROCKET, THE SEVERELY INJURED KITTY IS MAKING GREAT PROGRESS! π
Two weeks ago, brave Rocket couldnβt walk, but look at him now!!! His infection is now under control, and hopefully, on Monday, his veterinarian will clear him for surgery. Please send your healing thoughts and prayers for Rocket. π
Rocket's medical bills cost $2,995.53, and his surgery is estimated at around $1,900.00. If you can help this brave soul, please donate.
Brave Rocket is fighting an infection and he is winning! π
Rocket developed a severe infection in his back leg; which has delayed his surgery on his dislocated front wrist. His front leg is being supported with a brace and both legs are bandaged, and he is able to stand and go to the litter box by himselfβ¦
UPDATE on Brave Rocket π
Rocketβs veterinarian has placed a splint on his front leg to stabilize it. He also has a deep infection in his back leg and is not bearing weight on either leg. The veterinary surgeon does not recommend surgery to repair his front leg until the infection in his back leg is controlled. π