Introducing C.G.

[VoodooJoint]

I couldn't get him into the vet yet. There is only one exotic vet in town right now and he is only in the New Orleans area 2 days a week while another 2 days a week he is in Baton Rouge.

CG has an appointment for the 15th (the earliest I could get an appointment). I will be calling early in the mornings while the Dr. is in town to try to get him in a cancellation spot.

[VoodooJoint]

[font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]C.G. AKA Gumbo had his vet visit today. The good news is that he is in very good health now. His bumblefoot healing has the vet's thumbs-up. He is mite, fungus and lice free. In fact the vet was overall impressed with Gumbo's spunk and personality and in his general health considering the things we found out today.

Poor Gumbo it seems has been through a lot in the past. His toe that I thought had a broken nail is actually a healed, traumatic amputation, either from getting it caught in the wire floor or more likely from a fight with another animal, most likely a rabbit.

His catarac is not a catarac but is actually a huge amount of scar tissue from another traumatic injury. The vet said it was unlikely to be from a simple infection because there is so much scarring. He has almost no vision (if any) in that eye.

He also has further indications of being beat upon, most likely from the rabbit/s he was housed with. He has a tattered ear (which I noticed) and multiple other scarring, possibly from ruptured absecces that healed on their own. His poofy hair hides those scars though and overall they have not caused him any long term problems--other then the loss of vision in his left eye.

He does indeed have decended testicles. They are simply very small and my vet suspects the same cause as Salana suspected--poor nutrition early in life.

He has been scheduled for a neuter this Wednesday morning. The vet actually made a special surgery day for Gumbo so that he can get neutered and get with his girls faster. Gumbo's recsue story had the vet quite shocked. At the same time The vet is also going to neuter my rabbit Patches so that we can adopt him a girl (or boy) friend.

For those of you that were so sweetly willing to help cover the cost of Gumbo's neuter the estimated cost, with today's pre surgery check-up will be $147.00 ($50.00 for the check-up today and $97.00 for the neuter).

If anyone wanted to also help me with Patches I would be grateful. Patches total cost for the neuter will be $159.00 ($50 for today and $109 for the neuter)

Normally I wouldn't dream for asking for donations. I'm used to doing this stuff with my own money. The problem is that I am in New Orleans. Times are tough here and money is really tight right now.

Anyone who donates at least $10.00 will be getting a present from me. Your choice of a hand crocheted cuddle cup, tube, or pillow or a Booboo Bunny or Cut Cavy (an egg sized animal shaped holder that you put an ice cube in and kids can then hold on a booboo to comfort them and help kiss the owies away (all machine washable).

Or I can send you some of my homemade incense, a mojo bag or bottle, fragrance oil or something else from my online store http://thejukejoint.com/sculelvoodjo.html
Yes I have a wierd job but it pays the bills.

I have a paypal account Louie@thejukejoint.com Please make sure I have your address and what you would like so I can send it to you.[/font]

[Slap Maxwell]

Voodoo,

I emailed you about donating. Just let me know.

[VoodooJoint]

Thank You Slap. I emailed you back.

[pamziaw]

I'd like to donate too, never done it by paypal though so how do you do it? Will be able to send it to you by friday after next.

[VoodooJoint]

Go to http://paypal.com and sign up.

I can also take Credit Cards as I have a home business. Don't worry our site is safe and I am trustworthy.

I have set up a page to take donations by Credit Card.
http://store.yahoo.com/jukejoint/doforguandpa.html

I can also take checks or Money Orders. Just email me or Pm me for my address.
Elly@thejukejoint.com

[VoodooJoint]

UPDATE

Gumbo's surgery is now paid for!

I am blown away at the sheer volume of donations I received in such a short time! You people have made me cry more today then I have in, well, since 2 days ago <snicker, sniffle>

If anyone still wishes to donate, Patches the rabbit still has his surgery to look forward to. He's not a Katrina rescue but neutering him means I can adopt one (or two, don't tell hubby)of the Katrina rabbits still down here in foster homes. I just want to be totally honest about what the money will be used for if I receive any more donations.

[Percy's Mom]

That is so AWESOME about having Gumbo's surgery paid for already! Except my donation for Patches shortly!

Are you going to name your Katrina bunnies Beignet and CDM?

[VoodooJoint]

Most likely My hubby will give them awful, official names like ThroatSlasher and SoulEater and I will then have to work from there to think up better names.

I haven't even pondered any names yet since I haven't even seen the rabbits yet.

I hope I manage to find a "problem" rabbit. I love nothing more then bringing around a rabbit that has issues and teaching it to love. I so wish I didn't have to rehome Fonza the rabbit I rescued just before the storm. She had made such progress in just a few days and really was the sweetest girl with the most evil expression. I miss her terribly but I know that rehoming her was best for her. She really took a turn for the worst because of the evacuation.

If only we had had more time together she would have relied on me instead of blamed me. My relationship with Patches is stronger then ever because he already knew I would protect him. Fonza still hadn't realized that I would never harm her and she lost trust. I hear she is doing very well in her new home though. She has settled down again and is the joy of her human's life.