well, i visited him in the hospital at 8pm. i had to go into the animal ward as he couldnt be moved. the ward is full of cages with various poorly animals inside, all with bandages on. about 8 other cats, and some rabbits and a poorly poodle. there was a cat with no tail, one with both back legs bandaged, a dog with a big lampshade collor on his neck, even a rescued pigeon.
anyway, jacob is in a big cage, at chest level, lying on a pink blanket, sleeping at the back of his cage, with a big red bandage on his front left leg, attached to a long thin tube which is attached to a drip bag on a tall tripod stand. the sort you see in hospitals.
the nurse said he was sleeping, and she opened up the front of the cage. he opened his eyes, and i stroked his head and he meowed.
i had cooked some fresh white fish for him just before i went, and took it in a tupperware container to the hospital. i asked if it was ok to feed him, they said yes, but he probably wouldnt eat anything as he was still quite sedated and sleepy.
well.......i took the lid off, and immediatly he got up, and moved towards me, i held out a bit of fish and he gobbled itup. so i took out some more and placed on the lid of the box. he ate it all, and was pushing his face into the box to eat it as fast as he could.
he was standing on his 3 legs, all on his own, gobbling the fish and purring loudly.
he finished all the fish, then laid down, purring, with his head on my hand. so i gave him a few kisses and said night night and left him to rest for the night.
i was there about 20mins altogether
his amputation went just fine. the whole leg is gone. he has a plump rump muscle completly shaved with a huge big scar about 6'' long all stiched up with blue stitches. his tail is shaved at the base and his white fur is orange in some places stained my the antiseptic. they have to keep him in for 24-48 hours then he can come home. so im going to phone tomorrow morning and see how he is, i would like to bring him home tomorrow evening if hes well enough.
anyway..night night Jacob, sleep tight, get well soon, dream of catching mices again, get some rest and grow strong, you're such a good lad. and i will see you tomorrow sweetheart and bring you home once again. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX