X-Ray of Peanut's Jaw

For those of you following Peanut’s story, above is a radiograph of Peanut’s Jaw before the surgery. It’s extremely hard to see from an image like this but the bone directly under Peanut’s chin has separated. Basically, his jaw has been split in half, right down the middle!!! At Briarcliff, we see these types of injuries alot when a cat takes a nasty fall from a considerable height. But Peanut could also have been hit by a car, based on a few bruises to his side.

Peanut underwent surgery shortly after “Peanut’s Story, Part 1″ was posted on Monday. He is currently resting with his jaw wired shut, and doing exceptionally well. The whole Briarcliff team has been rooting for Peanut, and we’re extremely relieved that he’s recovering so beautifully.

Peanut after Surgery

For now, Peanut will be fostered by the two Emory Law students who found him injured beneath their porch. But Peanut still needs a permanent place to call home where he’ll be loved and cared for. If you’re interested in adopting Peanut into your family, call or visit Briarcliff Animal Clinic. 404- 835-1216.

We’ll give you another Peanut’s Story update soon— hopefully describing Peanut’s happy ending with a new loving family.

PEANUT BEFORE

PEANUT AFTER

Yesterday, two Emory Law students, Francesca and Owen, brought us a cat in serious need of BAF help. Peanut, a stray they unofficially adopted one year ago, was found underneath a porch with severe damage to his jaw. It looks as though Peanut has been hit by a car or fallen out of a tree. Either way, the damage to his jaw is bad enough to prevent eating, drinking, and even closing his mouth. Even with an injury this painful, however, Peanut remained incredibly calm and affectionate throughout the examination of his jaw.

When Briarcliff’s Dr. Bannister and Dr. Muller took X-Rays of the jaw this morning, they concluded that Peanut needs his jaw wired shut as soon as possible so healing can begin to take place. This surgery is more expensive than Francesca and Owen (or our friends at FurKids) can afford, so Briarcliff Animal Foundation is stepping in to insure Peanut gets the care he needs.

Peanut has a long way to go, but the BAF  will keep you updated on how Peanut’s surgery goes, and how his recovery is progressing.

If your interested in giving Peanut a loving, long-term home after he’s recovered from his injury, call Briarcliff Animal Clinic at (404) 835- 1216.

This past week at Briarcliff Animal, we received a letter from a very thankful cat named Dylan. Once a stray, Dylan has had quite the adventure before making it home to his current family. We’ve reprinted the contents of Dylan’s letter below. A special thank you to Dylan’s new mother, Carol Geist, for sharing his story with us.

“Dear Dr. Hedge,

Please share my story and undying gratitude to all the BAC staff. As you can see by my story, if it wasn’t for you, your staff, and the love they show to all their patirents, my life would not be what it is today. We all thank you for bringing this family together.”

—————Dylan (age 7 months)————-

“The Cat Who Would Be Loved”

This “tail” starts early in September when I wandered into the backyard of this lady who feeds strays and feral cats. Even though I was starving, I was so scared and I ran. I came back a couple of weeks later and got up the courage to come up to her and she fed me- the next thing I knew, I was in a cat carrier on my way to BAC. Unfortunately on my way into BAC, the door popped open and I fell out. I was so scared I ran off into the woods across the street. Even though Cecelia and 2 nice vet techs tried to help catch me, I was too scared and just kept running. Two days later I wandered into the yard of 2 nice ladies (off of Orchard/ N Decatur road) and they took me in for the night. The next day, Susan went to the BAC to see if I was owned by someone and the wonderful BAC receptionist remembered my mom’s name and number and called her. She quickly came to Bac- brought me to Dr. Busch who examined me, gave me shots, neutered me, and a bunch of other nasty stuff to get me ready for my new family. I now live with my mom, Carol, my grandmother and my new brother Lucas who is 4 years old. I now sleep anywhere I want, eat anything and everything, play, cuddle, fight with Lucas, entertain my mom and grandma and am so grateful to all the BAC staff for loving and caring about all the critters that come to them. Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart. I have a great life.

Love,

DYLAN

Thank you Dylan and Carol. We’re so glad we could help bring your new family member back to you.