Donations needed for MRI and possible surgery

Misti Colon submitted the following Information:
Email mistinedgar630@aol.com
Location Long Branch NJ


Dear People who we don't know but implore for help:

We are the Colon family in Long Branch NJ.  Our beloved PitBull
love machine, Boo Boo, who loves bunnies and birds and kitties and us
(and goodies) somehow hurt her cervical disc(s) in her spine, thus pinching
a vital nerve of her left leg.  We aren't 100% sure because she suddenly 
appeared injured and $1000.00 we didn't have but have spent later, we're told 
she needs an MRI and possibly surgery.  It has been weeks and we have tried 
medicines and crate rest but her left leg goes limp.  at times, she 
can "semi walk" but walks on the knuckle/joint above her paw.  Her 
paw and or toes get curled in and sometimes, she falls!

We have to carry her outside to pee and poo and she's not allowed
to walk on her own.  She's 50ish pounds and I anm 5 feet tall but I struggle
and carry her because I love her like a child.  My husband has a bad knee
and a hernia (we have no health insurance) and he carries her, too!
That's how much we love her!  We have cried and cried and neeeeed
your help!

My husband had surgery in Feb and just went back to work in
March.  He works at the Olive garden (for 15 years) and only makes
$14.90/hr. and never gets 40 hours but rather 35-36, somewhere in there.

I just started to work for a new job in Jan. 2008 and was let go
on April 20 because the company I worked for lost the contract with 
the hospital I was employed by.  I have no job but have been online
day and night.  I have an Associates Degree as a Human Service Professional
and in NJ without your Bachelors or Masters, you cannot get licensed
in socialwork, hence; most hobs only want to pay me $12/13/hr.
With $1300 rent, $125 budget electric, $110 gas budget, $311 car 
insurance, $10 AOL, $200 cell phones a month (have adhd teen)
and an old, 8 cylinder car, we really struggle and juggle.

We keep a very simple eye, don't have cable, never go out and have
a teenager and a menagerie of pets who we care for.  We are not 
eccentric collectors and out of responsibility in our natures as well as 
finances, we don't and won't have anymore pets. (2 dogs, 4 cats, 3 birds
a rabbit and a guinea pig)  (Boo Boo is one of our 2 dogs.)

We have never asked for your help but we're beside ourselves.

We found Boo Boo our beloved babydog (She's 7 in July.)
when we lost our baby daughter (I was 5.5 months pregnant.)
and we cannot even imagine her having to be euthanized.

PLEASE! PLEASE HELP HER!  BEING BEYOND WORDS GRATEFUL
AND BEING IN OUR PRAYERS FOREVER IF YOU DO, WE 
PROMISE FOR ETERNITY!

In God's love and through prayer we
sincerely ask,

Misti & Ed Colon
(732) 804-1748
49 Atlantic Avenue Apt. #3
Long Branch NJ  07740

Special Needs Kittens in New Jersey need Loving Home

Toby and Lucy are approximately 8 weeks old. They were both born

missing a portion of one of their hind legs. They get around well by

hopping. Toby is missing only his toes, but it seems to be painful

for him to put any weight on the rest of his limb. He may require

another amputation in the future. For the meantime, he just hops

around like Lucy. Lucy is missing her leg right below the knee. She

is slower to get around than Toby, but gets along just fine.



Toby is the adventurous brother. He is very curious and was always

the first kitten to figure things out. He learned how to eat dry

food when he was 3 weeks old! He also loves attention and has a

mighty purr!! He is also extremely patient and has a wonderful

temperament.



Lucy is the cuddler. She developed a tad slower than her siblings

because of her more significant disability. Because of this, she was

always sitting in my lap. Whenever I walk into their room, she looks

up at me with the cutest face that is begging me to sit down so she

can crawl into my lap. She is the sweetest girl with a calm and

loving personality.



Toby and Lucy need a family who will love them for who they are.

They need someone to constantly inspect their limbs to make sure they

don't develop sores that could lead to an additional amputation.

They also need a family that is financial able and willing to pay for

any additional surgeries if it becomes necessary. These two kittens

are precious and full of energy. They will make a wonderful addition

to any family!



Please email me if you are interested in meeting these sweet babies.

laura.ramsower@gmail.com

3-legged cat in search of loving home!

I am a very special kitty who is looking for someone very special to take care of me. I only have three legs and have had a bit of a rough life. My family had gotten some kittens and we didn't get along very well so they gave me up. I am extremely talkative and would love to have someone to chat with. Someone who could pet me and love me and brush me. I don't care much for other kitties or dogs because I think they will make fun of me and my three legs. I may need a little bit of an extra hand now and again and someone who can be a little sympathetic to me and my needs but I promise that the love I would give back to you makes it all worth it.

Email info@fancycats.org to help "Kelsey" find her way.