Ohai, friends - you guys rock! I'm getting really REALLY close There! We have raised the funds necessary to take care of LuvLee's needed dental work and insulin Rx :) This is the same diary I posted yesterday but edited and with an update to keep y'all updated. Many thanks for all your help!
... If you follow the PWB threads, you know I've been working on a nefarious plot to get my 15yo, diabetic kitty to the V-E-T for some needed health care:
LuvLee tells us how she really feels about going to the V-E-T
Problem is, going to the V-E-T takes more monies than I have in my pocket, so I'm trying to raise funds to get her there. The pootie, woozle & birdie peeps have been real kind about helping me out, but it's been suggested that maybe a diary before the larger community would be a good idea. So here goes. Follow below the squiggle for info on what I need and how you can help. Kthx!
This comment thread in the PWB diaries http://www.dailykos.com/... gives all the details about LuvLee's sale and what we need, but here's it in a nutshell (along with some FAQs):
* LuvLee needs dental work (it's very important for diabetics to keep their gums healthy!), and blood panel (it's been 2 years since her last, and we want to do it while she's anesthetized for the tooths cleaning - it's easier for everybody that way!). And then I will need to refill her insulin Rx in about 3-4 weeks.
The total that I need is about $770 (!!!!) and right now, we've got it! I'm scheduling LuvLee's dental appointment, hopefully, for Feb. 16 - Did you know vets book up almost as fast as doctors? Lol.
* I know there may be cheaper places to do the dental, but I want to stay with vets we have a relationship with, who know LuvLee and her quirks. (Fyi, LuvLee is the only cat I've ever had, who got sent home from the vet's once because they couldn't get their hands on her to give her a check-up!)
* I am investigating a more cost-effective way to deliver the insulin, but that's a real unknown right now, so I have to plan for what I know.
So, Here's How Helped Me:
* I raised funds through "LuvLee's Sale." The sale is now on over at my Zibbet shop - my thanks to everyone who purchased during this special time. I hope you'll enjoy the goodies!
Btw, my prices are always reasonable, so feel free to treat yourself (I do like sending my handmades off to people who appreciate them ;). Beautiful scarves for all seasons, jewelry, albums & journals, and wall art ready to frame, and more. Yes, I’m diverse :)
A number of you generous folks also sent donations via PayPal and US Mail. Thank you.
LuvLee & both really appreciate all your help & support. Well - she's not too excited about the dental work... but she does like the insulin shotsies, because they make her feel better!
Truly, I don't think I would have her today if wasn't for all the help I've gotten from the community here in the past couple of years since she was diagnosed with diabetes. And now she's doing fine - and I'd like to keep her that way!
Wed Feb 04, 2015 at 11:12 AM PT: I won't be online much today, because I'm packing & shipping the orders that came in yesterday - but I'll be back this evening :)
Thu Feb 05, 2015 at 10:20 AM PT: Erm, I need to apologize to some of the people who commented here offering advice. I was a bit to harsh in some of my replies; I know I don't take advice well and one of my character flaws is that I can get real snippy over that. Please understand that, at this point, I am not looking for advice - just reaching my goal to finish this quest - and I will try to be gracious and not engage with my usual snarkity snarkism ;) Kthx!
Thu Feb 05, 2015 at 11:23 PM PT: Once again, Big Fanks!!!! to everyone who helped with this project - including the moral support you gave me. I couldn't have done it without you!
And, if I may ask a favor: Please don't tell LuvLee there's a V-E-T appointment in her near future, K? Thxbai :)