The staff at Clearview faced a dilemma that happens all too often: someone who couldn't afford a vet waited until the last minute until they brought their cat in, moribund. The cat in question had been in labor for two days and a bad presentation prevented the kittens from being born. So here was the dilemma: to perform an emergency operation for free, or to give up and euthanize? Sometimes it is a tough call, because you can't save every animal... and you can't afford to, either.
Luckily, these folks care enough about the animals to have treated the kitty. Her babies were dead, and she was close to it herself. The owner gave all rights to the cat to the vet, and thus began the long recovery and rehabilitation period. That is where I came in.
Ellie had lived at the vet's office after the operation and while everyone there was nuts about her and liked having her there, it eventually became obvious that she really needed to find a new permanent home with a loving family. Luckily, I had been the first one to respond to the ad, and after being checked out by Purrrrrfect Pets, I finally was able to take this wonderful kitty home.
Ellie has been the best-loved animal of my home, -- and that love also extends from all the other animals that live there. My two dogs are nuts about her, and would give up their lives protecting her if they had to. My donkeys think she is great fun, and she loves to tease them whenever I have her out on a leash. She even gets along well with the birds, poultry, bunnies, and other animals that live here or come through here and sometimes need more attention and care by temporarily staying in the house.
I really can't imagine life without Ellie. And it never would have happened if the staff at Clearview hadn't cared enough to save her life -- and also loved her enough to let go of her so that she could come live with me. I can't say enough good things about all of the staff that work at Clearview. Thanks, folks!
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