I had contacted Cheryl, at Chapelhouse Persian Rescue, concerning the little burned Persian boy and told her I decided on Frodo as a name. Cheryl's been sick for the last week or so, and today she sent an email:

I am distressed to say that sadly, the little burned guy was not able to be saved.

I was contacted by the vet a couple of days ago to say that he had had to be put to sleep as a major left-flank skin graft was not healing and had become badly infected. He had been seriously burned as you know, and it was always a little ‘touch and go’ as to how well he would do, but everyone including the vets was keen for him to have a fighting chance since the wounds did not appear to have affected him internally although the skin burns were very bad.

Initially the main wound was debrided, removing a layer of the burned flesh to allow for healing, but this was not very successful and a graft was undertaken – from there on, he slowly declined. I am told that the vet remains pleased we gave him a chance as there was nowhere else he could have obtained the funds, and he believed the young age of the kitten would mean a better healing than actually was the case. So we all tried and I am so, so grateful to everyone who gave so massively for this case.



RIP Little Frodo. Enjoy the sunshine and play with all the other kitties at the Bridge!!! Someday, I will meet you and give you a hug.

My heart is broken .... fly high sweet angel ...

That is so sad, Linda.
A crying shame...
RIP little Frodo

Heartbreaking. May the sweet baby rest peacefully.

well that just sux.

Poor baby! Frodo, I hope you know that you were loved. RIP Frodo and know you have many aunties and uncles waiting to snug you when we meet you at the Bridge.

Dan, you're right. It sux big time.

We'll be happy to see you, Frodo, whenever that time might be.

So, so sad. Fly high little Frodo, you're free from the pain now.

poor baby

What a sad update...I like Frodo as his name which he still needed!
RIP little man
HUGS Linda!