I've stopped crying. Benny lives.

[Cleita]

The worst is over for my Benny kitty. It has been such a roller coaster ride and I am finally winding down. He is sleeping on the couch next to me and looks fine. The vet was able to remove a two and a half inch sewing needle surgically by going through his ribs to his esophagus. It had started to puncture one of his lungs which was collapsing. He was able to save his lung and his breathing fine now.

Of course now he is trying to pull off bandages and you know just those bad chewing things that kitties do, but I think I have him under control.

I want to thank all you DU'ers for caring and sharing your own experiences. I wasn't able to answer each post, but I want you to know that they were greatly appreciated.

[SOteric]

1. I'm so happy for you and Benny!

:hug:

[Skittles]

2. sweet Benny

he's a lucky kitty to have you, Cleita

[Gloria]

3. Extra catnip for Benny!! Glad to hear the good news!!

eom

[XanaDUer]

4. Glad he is doing better

how did he get the needle?

[Cleita]

6. He swallowed it, but we don't know where he got it or why.

The curious part is that there was no thread attached, so it's kind of a mystery. It was an embroidery needle, which I don't do and I don't have in my sewing kit so we don't know where he got it unless it was in the trash.

[mike_c]

5. wow, that sounds ugly....

And I thought that hairballs were nasty. Best of luck to Benny!

[roguevalley]

7. this is wonderful news. good for both of you. :)

[mitchum]

8. Great News!

Get Well Soon Benny!

[Kat45]

9. So glad to hear it.

That's great news.

[flamingyouth]

10. Excellent news!

Thanks for letting us know. Been thinking about you both.

[proud patriot]

11. Whew !

thanks for letting us know

[BritishHuman]

12. Some good news on a monday morning is always welcome

I'm so relieved for you!

:bounce: :party: :bounce:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

13. Tell Benny he's now used two of his nine lives

Cut the crap kitty! :D Glad to hear the little shit is OK.

[ColumbusGirl]

14. Yay for Benny!

I just had to put my kitten Inky to sleep last week. Its been a tough tough week but reading your post made me feel good. My thougts will be with you....so will the thoughts of Inky's brother and sister (Blossom and JoJo)!!

[VOX]

15. All right Benny!

Cleita, in my original post to you, I commented on how tough and resilient these little guys can be.

Benny just solidified my belief even more. I hope he has a run-of-the-mill, uneventful recovery.

My best to you and Benny -- :toast:

[ronzo]

16. Good to hear.

Take care of your friend. :)

[Piperay]

17. YIPEEEEEEE

I am so HAPPY for you and Benny, sounds like after going through all that he has he still has "catatude". :bounce: :party: :bounce:

[Myra]

18. Cleita that's fabulous!!!!

Like, the greatest news all day.
Isn't it just the best feeling to again
have him sleeping in his favorite spot,
when so recently you just didn't know
what would happen?

Kiss him on the nose for me!
And post a picture of the little guy if you can.

He's so lucky to have a mom who gets him good,
and no doubt *expensive* (ow) health care.

We need health ins for pets. Hell, a lot of us
can't even afford it for ourselves.

[GOPisEvil]

19. Cheers for Benny!

:bounce:

[Padraig18]

20. Fantastic!

You see, lass, where there is life, there is hope! Give Benny a :hug: for me! :)

[ronnykmarshall]

21. Alright!

So glad to hear some good "mews" about our pets.

[Lindacooks]

22. Oh, that's just fabulous!!

I always love hearing about animals who are saved by wonderful vets. I'm so happy for you and Benny!!

[cally]

23. Grat news

And how is Cleita doing? I suspect you will need to recover also. I hope Benny has a fast, full recovery.

[BurtWorm]

24. Kitties are tough.

We humans should be so tough! ;)

[geniph]

25. I knew it!

I told you he'd be okay!

happy happy joy joy!

Good on ya, Benny-kitty. And good on you, Cleita, for not giving up on him.

[patdem]

26. Read your post originally and was very afraid...so glad all is well

may you and Benny have many happy years together!! :hug:

[Lars39]

27. That's great news, Cleita!

I was worried about the furry little wonder. Naps are good. :)

[buddhamama]

28. I am so happy for you and Benny!

I am going to light a candle right now and send healing and loving vibes to both of you.

here's a :hug: too.

[UrbScotty]

29. Great news!

;-)

[nini]

30. YEAH!!!!

It's great to hear this..

give Benny hugs from all of us! and to you too!


:hug:

[Mikimouse]

31. That is wonderful news!

I am very happy that Benny is going to be OK. :hi: