Ludo is in the Hospital

when i came home from Southwest Leather Conference Sunday night (actually Monday morning at 1:30 am) Ludo did NOT run out to greet me, which itself was abnormal. i called for him; when he finally came out of hiding, he was lethargic and confused. i picked him up; his belly and legs were covered with urine and crusted cat litter (some of you will remember that i added Ludo to the family after Koshka died in 2003)

i cleaned him up and rushed him to the Emergency vet. His urinary tract was blocked with crystals to the point if i was gone for one day more i might have come home to dead kitty.

He is doing well but could be doing better. they are HOPING that he can come home tonight (Wednesday night) but they can't be sure (it is only 5:30 am Wednesday; they just called me) but the bill is already $1000. the $700 deposit maxed out my credit card, and i don't know if they will do a payment plan for the rest.

so, yes, this is the fundraiser part of the story.

on my website (http://www.izzythebootblack.com) you will see my PET YOUR BOOTBLACK logo. i made this into a travel fund pin during my International Ms. Bootblack year, but now since i have a bunch left i am going to use them to try to raise money. go to the main page of my website for more information if you want to donate money to get a pin (or you just want to flat out donate money)