Vet provides cat with new feet!

[Linda]

You have to see this item...I was so moved and the vet , Noel , strikes me as a really compassionate man who really does care!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10404251.stm

[Kath Mulligan]

Awww, Linda that is just amazing and so cute. What a character and thank goodness for vets like Noel who care so much and will go to such lengths to give him a chance.

Kath

[tricia2ws]

saw this story on GMTV this morning and in the paper, what a kitty, such a cutie, thank goodness for vets like this, a lovely story. x tricia

[Brenda]

Goodness, Linda, finally here's a vet you can admire! I wonder if he'd mentor someone on the mainland near Arran......

Brenda

[Linda]

Hi Brenda I am so pleased to see you and sorry I havent been in touch will be very shortly... yes wouldnt it be good...theres a section on their mission statement I felt like sending to him...the bit about hugs and healing...
wish we could have him here...and he is so good looking too eh?! :):) (aah! but I love my husband Jeff!! :love!:)
:)

[Gill Bilcliffe]

A wonderful story what a good vet and a brave little cat.

[Linda]

I have written to him by the way to tell him how wonderful he is!!

[Kath Mulligan]

I have written to him by the way to tell him how wonderful he is!!

Good for you.

Kath

[gloria townsin]

Just like you Linda.............I am not surprised!!

[jane jackson]

I'm a bit behind with reading the papers but saw the photo of the cat today in fridays paper ~ absolutely amazing how that Vet operated. Aren't animals resiliant?

[Linda]

and here's the reply!!

Hi Linda

Thank you for your kind words. Noel has asked me to send his regards and thank you for taking the time to contact us, especially when you yourself are doing such good work too!

Best wishes

Emma Humphries
Secretary to Noel Fitzpatrick

[pauline]

Linda, your heart-throb vet is on the telly tonight, BBC1 at 10.45pm. "Bionic Vet reattatches cat's feet."

[Linda]

mmmm!!!!....think I can stay up as well as no school...mmmm!!!!

[pauline]

Didn't watch the prog. last night. Was he all you thought he would be?

[gloria townsin]

He certainly is pioneering some inventive surgery, but if you don't have insurance for your animals I'm not sure you would afford it. The cat who has been featured with regard to the programme is insured but the cost has gone way over what the insurance will cover so the owners still have a hefty bill. But everything has to start somewhere and in time the cost might become more manageable for others.

[Gill Bilcliffe]

A very clever vet. His care of the little black cat featured was moving as he was so gentle with him and has saved his life. The actual process of providing artificial legs was amazing even more so to see the cat up and walking around very comfortable in his new state.

Gill

[jane jackson]

Animals seem to adapt to losing their limbs as it's not unusual to see a 3 legged dog running around happily. Suppose they don't think about it, just get on with moving around. I remember a friend whose mentally disabled daughter had to have a hysterectomy and was up and about much quicker than the other patients as she didn't really understand what she'd had done and thought it was her arm that was the problem as she had a drip attached to it.

[Linda]

Yes the cost is way above what most can afford and even with insurance it may not be possible but its the opportunity to be be given the chance...today i asked for a referral to Glsgow Uni vet hospital for one of our cats and the vet said of course....at least I can feel like I am giving a cat the chance...

both people featured in the programme are obviously also well off...its a shame that chances such as this cannot be given to those who dont have the means but may have the love...but as you say Gloria all these things start somewhere and hopefully, eventually, the price will come down.
He was all i expected though and am leoking forward to the next one....the equipment in there was staggering! what a place!

[gloria townsin]

Must ask Jackie if she knows him, she seems to know innovative vets. Hope the referral comes up with some answers Linda.