Well, I'm at the end of my resources so I'm asking you animal lovers for advice. I hope no one will be angry that this isn't a political diary.
My son found a pootie in our alley this evening. I suspect someone has dumped him off. He's injured, and I don't know what to do. I can't call the shelter because they don't really want deal with cats at all. I've tried to call my vet but he doesn't have an emergency number. There is a 24 hour emergency vet within 10 miles but the up-front cost to get the vet to come to her office after hours is astronomical. So that is economically out of the question.
Pootie has an injured back leg. He doesn't want to walk at all. We stood him up and he's dragging one leg. I don't see any obvious injury--no broken skin, bleeding, nasty smells, no obviously broken bone.
Do you think it's ok to bring him inside with the other cats if I keep him quarantined? What can I do to make him reasonably comfortable until my vet's office opens tomorrow morning? I don't think he's in any immediate danger. But you know I hate the thought of the little guy being in pain. :(
This is our first pootie emergency. Any advice is most welcome.
Update II-- Little pootie just starting bathing himself. I'm thinking this is a good sign that's he's not too dreadfully injured.
Update--
Here's a pic of the little guy. He's not actually sleeping--the flash made him close his eyes.