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So, for some background, my aunt called me abnormally early and told me about her ~70 lbs., very young lab throwing around a kitten. I immediately raced over and picked up a limp black ball. Ran some warm water over it to find no puncture wounds. Then raced it to a local vet which did some X-rays and found a "possible" broken rib, but fairly severe pneumo thoracia (organs out of place).

As stated before, she was limp and black. Now I'm happy to say she is the opposite.

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They’re so fragile but so resilient at that age! I hope she continues to improve and heals up well

[–] [email protected] 28 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I honestly thank the local vet.

She has had free access to food and the best tap water in the US. And only been eating since she woke up.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Best tap water - Portland?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Small Town Middle of nowhere believe it or not. Just got real lucky with the cabin I inherited.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

Ohhhhh that is good!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

No! She is vicious, and unwielding! Don't you dare try to cross her tiny gangsta!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago

Picking her up from the vet, she velcrowed herself on my shirt. And I didn't even notice the blood on my hand until trying to buy her kitten food at the local pet place.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

Good on ya! And her! She’s got some moxie to get to you through a lab attack. All of mine just showed up and were like, “You. Feed me.”

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Adorable, hope that all goes well with her recovery!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Just hoping her breathing normalizes.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

The Cat Distribution System at work, folks.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Call the ambulance, my heart just melted.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, little shit brings the heater. I both adore and admonish her.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

She will be delayed, but very much welcome, in Valhalla.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you for keeping us posted, all the best for the little fighter!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Your neighbor is your aunt?

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Fairly rural area, it would've been a ten+ minute walk.

Edit: checking back in! I just jogged/sprinted it and her place is is twenty + minutes away.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

That's not bad.

Edit: You lied to us and have made a powerful enemy today...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I beg for your forgiveness!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Denied. I will meet Furiosa on the field of battle, let her bap my hands, and kiss her fuzzy little forehead... FEAR ME!!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Aww, I love her! ♥️ Thank you for rescuing her!!! I want to let her chase and catch my hands. And happily walk away with them leaking...