UPDATE ON THE BOYS....SONIC AND NIKKO...
7/28/10...Sonic has been getting eye drops 3 times a day for a week now and the swelling and inflamation has subsided considerably.  After the swelling went down, we noticed that his right eye was not as good as we expected.  His bottom eyelid is 'curling' inside, his top lid is actually stuck to his cornea (from birth).  This will be delicate surgery to save what we can with this eye.  He seems to have slight vision in that eye as well. Perhaps it can be saved.  $263.00 RAISED SO FAR.

7/30/10...WELL low and behold...the man that found the boys has also found one more kitten, a brother, and was able to trap mom.  The mom is in real bad shape with wounds all over her body that don't look good. She looks just like Sonic and Nikko.  Will post pictures soon. Surgery for mom tomorrow to get her spayed. 

8/1/10...Poor mom...she was pregnant AGAIN (5-7 yrs old!) and the babies were still-born about a week already inside her.  Her wounds have been shaved up, cleaned, she's spayed and resting comfortably.  Her son (third kitten) Tyson is doing great. A little scared at first, but after some food, soft talking too and attention, he is a HUGE purrr-box!  He is deflead, vetted and ready to be with his brothers.  Unfortunately, because Sonic can't see, he keeps hissing at Tyson and trying to swat him.  We'll leave them separated for a few days, and intergrate them during 'play time' each day. $353.00 raised for surgery to date!

8/8/10...Well, 'the boys' are doing real well.  Sonic has reached the pound weight required for surgery.  Now it's just a matter of raising enough money!  Tyson has settled in with his brothers and tends to be a little bit of a bully with 'the blind kid'.  But Nikko usually steps in (or should I say jumps in) to save his poor brother.  Sonic's eyes are looking better with most of the swelling down.  He certainly feels better, it's just a little unpleasant to look at!  Their mom, (we call her Lucy) is anxious to go back to her outside living.  It was touch and go with her for a few days because she got conjested and we suspected perhaps an upper respiratory due to all the trauma her body went through.  She is, however, feeling much better and we will most likely release her back outside in a couple days. WE'RE ALMOST AT THE HALF WAY POINT FINANCIALLY--$425.43 raised so far.  PLEEZZZ help us reach our goal quickly so the surgery can be done! 

8/14/10...Sonic went to the vets today for his final check up. He is 2.13 pounds and scheduled for surgery this monday, 8/16/10. We have to have him at the hospital at 1130am.  PLEASE ALL...we don't have the money raised, but even your prayers will help.  We are hoping for at least a small amount of vision of some sort in one eye.  His energy, personality, and willingness to go with whatever is given him is fantastic!  Still haven't found foster care for them.  Had an interview with the Wayne Today paper so maybe you'll see them in the news next Thursday.  The three of them, Nikko, Sonic and Tyson are best of friends and brothers.  Would there be any hope of a family taking all three? We can only pray.....will get some pictures of Tyson posted as soon as his crazy self settles down a little bit.  He's a pistol of fun.  Thanks to all those who are praying and donating ... we really DO appreciate you!  More on Monday...

8/16/10...TODAY'S THE DAY...Sonic is in surgery as I type this. Donations raised so far:  $621.51.
8/16/10...330pm...the first step of Sonic's surgery (fixing the bottom eyelid so it doesn't roll in and under anymore) is complete.  They are heading into the upper eyelid surgery, but had to stop for a few minutes when his vital signs changed.  More later....

8/17/10...Spoke to the doctor at 9pm last evening...both eyes had corrective surgery!  It was long, delicate and tedious but he came through it all really great.  Once out of the anesthsia, he was trying to climb the sides of the stainless steel cage, so they put him back in his carrying case and he calmed down.  They offered him food and he ate. Once the swelling goes down, we'll be able to tell more if he'll have any vision.  He's optimistic about his recovery, but not about having vision.  I will go to see Sonic later this afternoon.  Many many heartfelt thanks to all who are following this poor boys story and offering donations and prayers.  We BOTH appreciate all you support and kindness. 

8/17/10...4:45pm...Sonic and I just got home from the hospital. He looks great, but was most happy to 'see' me.  I am looking into his 'eyes' for the first time.  All these weeks of just looking at swollen eye lids.  While there is no hint that he has vision, he certainly responded to my scent and voice immediately.  "TAKE ME HOME, MOM" is what he was screaming.  So, it went as well as can be expected for the first surgery. Until his check up on Thursday, I have to put 2 different drops in his eyes, keep him separate from the other two, and make sure he eats.  On thursday, if enough swelling has gone down, the doctor will evaluate and see if a second surgery will be required.  He is pretty sure it will be, but Sonic needs a week or two between them.  All in all, it's a good report.  Not great, but as good as can be expected.  Sonic is a survivor and will adapt either way.  I am just hoping that someone will want these three boys and love them forever.  They've been through so much. OH--and the mom...she was released back into her enviroment yesterday and has been seen and is doing fine.  Thanks again for all your love, support and compassion.

08/18/10...oh happy day!  Sonic is dong great this morning.  He's been reunited with his two brothers, and was overjoyed to see them.  They all hugged, snuggled and play-wrestled (lightly) for 10 minutes!  Sonic received eye drops and eye ointment throughout the night, ever 3 hours.  This is in an effort to shrink the swelling and keep the eyes lubricated so they don't close.  It was a long night, but Sonic is doing much better this moring.  After a gentle eye cleaning, medication, drops, ointment, he was ready to go eat breakfast and play with his brothers. Post-op visit on thursday....

08/21/10...Post op visit was postponed until today.  After an extensive exam, the Doctor has decided that Sonic needs another surgery on his right eye because some tissue has grown back.  It is scheduled for Monday, 08/23/10.  A second surgery was expected, but this seems as if it will be in addition to what he had wanted to do further down the road.  While the drops and salve are working well, the progress is not as we had hoped.  There is some slight hope that there is some vision in the right eye.  If there is not, Sonic sure has us all fooled.  He plays, wrestles, chases flies and toys, and seems to be somewhat sighted.  He does bump into his brothers and objects quite frequently.  Perhaps the second surgery will do the trick.  Donations are just about at a stand still.  The amount raised to date is $673.00.  PLEASE consider clicking on the paypal link above and help us to help Sonic. 
Sue Toth from the Passaic Valley Today newspaper did a story on the boys and their mom which was in the thursday, 8/19/10 paper.  It was a fabulous article and I can't thank her enough.  Trying to find ways to raise a few more bucks, maybe a garage sale, ??