Bugsy's surgery has finally happened!

Some readers might recall the story of Coconut, her boyfriend Bugsy, and their four kittens. All were saved from a life on the street in North Central Regina in the fall. Coconut is still in foster care, their four kittens were all adopted out to wonderful homes, and I fostered and then adopted Bugsy.

At first, we thought that Bugsy was totally wild, and that he only had one eye. However, once he was trapped and at the vet it was apparent that he was tame, and that he actually did have two beautiful blue eyes, one was just terribly infected and irritated.

After multiple vet visits, we concluded that Bugsy had scar tissue that was forcing his lower lid to turn inwards, irritating his eye, and would need surgery to correct it. Bugsy also had a growth on his cheek that was also likely due to the scars he bore from street fighting.

Last Friday, Bugsy had surgery to correct his lower lid and remove the growth. He is back home and doing incredibly well. He can already open his bad eye wider than he ever has before, and he is more mobile, since he can see better!

Bugsy is an incredibly loving and laid back cat who gets along well with every other cat in the house. I am so glad that he isn't spending another horrible winter on the street.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the cost of Bugsy's surgery. The vet bills will be close to $700 once it's all done, but it will have been well worth it!

-Sarah