Update on Milky Wave and ART FOR SALE! (nws images here peeps)

[tripperfunster]

*bangs head against wall*

Milky's original story is here: http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/157349.html

Sadly, his leg is NOT HEALING AT ALL. We've gone for bandage changes every two days for the past month, but it's getting worse, not better. The frostbite pretty much ate away his tendons and muscle, so the vet can't close the wound, because it's just a big hole.

It was getting better, and better, and then ... not better. I suppose that it was healing on the outside, but not the inside, and then, perhaps with one of his seizures, or whatever, it opened right up again.

The vet says it's amputation or nothing. I don't have a problem with a three-legged cat, but I DO have a problem with the $1000 that it's going to cost. (this is on top of the $1100 or so that we've already spent on him.)

I went for a second opinion to a vet that I really like, and she tried something a bit risky, with putting him under, sewing the wound shut and then putting a big 'stay' suture there, through the tendons, so he couldn't rip it out. She then gave me some 'chill pills' for him, so I could change the bandages and bathe the wound.

Wow. Note to self: CHILL PILLS DID NOT WORK. They made him confused and agitated. I guess, because he's deaf and has limited eyesight already, he was even MORE confused, and kept falling down and in a panic to escape, started slamming into the walls of his cage.

When hubby and I finally retrained him enough to take off the bandages (in a towel) the wound didn't look good. Some of his stitches were torn and he was obviously in a lot of pain.

He then proceeded to try and rip off his new bandages, so I had to drag his angry self out of the kennel, have hubby pin him down and re-bandage, then manhandle a cone of shame onto the poor boy. HE LET HIS DISPLEASURE BE KNOWN TO ALL.

And this morning, he's still woozy from the happy pills, so I have to keep him confined because he's stumbling around like an angry drunk, and he's going to injure himself even more!

TL;DR Angry!Injured!cat is angry and injured. (Although he's a sweetie pie when you're not poking his boo boo.)

I HAVE NO MONEY TO SAVE THIS CAT, THEREFORE I AM SELLING OFF SOME ART
I have never done this before, so I don't know the best way to do it. Should I do a mini auction? Or just stick prices on stuff?

Art that I have available:
Vulcan hand porn:
This one is really nice in RL. about 14x14. Pencil crayon on craft paper.

Double Ridged:

11x14 pencil

contrast:

11x14 pencil

Pointillition Snarry:

11x11 Ink

I have lots of others. Check out my Devart page. http://tripperfunster.deviantart.com/gallery/

I also have a sketch book FULL of Trek art.

Comment if there's something that interests you!

Comments

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

aw, poor kitty. Wish I could help but I don't have any $$ myself.
way OT but I wanted to tell you I finally saw Blades of Glory and loved it, thought it was hilarious, WF is a lot funnier in it than he ever was in SNL and I knew Napoleon Dynamite guy was funny but he's actually really cute in it.

[kath-ballantyne.livejournal.com]

Oh the poor kitty.
We have no money to spare at all right now (literally nothing for the next week and a half) but I know what it's like to have mounting vet bills and to take on animals that don't have a chance elsewhere.

I'm happy to pimp your art and I don't know that it will get a whole lot but I'd like to auction off a commission from me to help out. I can get whomever wins it to paypal you the money and I'll draw them something.

*hugs* I really hope you can raise the funds.

[xenafox.livejournal.com]

HEY if you have any Blades art left you didn't give me to me, I'll throw some money at ya xD Help a cat and get gay JimmyChazz? Sounds like a good day.

If you don't, I'll figure out something =3 Maybe I can buy terribly gay Star Trek and disturb the SHIT outta my boyfriend.

Poor little Milky :( I know he'll be fine even with the amputation, animals can deal with being "handicapped" fairly well, but still. The whole ordeal sounds so very stessful.

I can pimp your art sale in my journals if you want.

[jouissant.livejournal.com]

Kitteh!!!! D:

Send me a message or something with paypal info and I'll see what I can do- no need to worry about art unless you have something little kicking around. Stuff like this breaks my heart. It won't be much, but hopefully every little bit helps, yeah? I have had the massive unexpected vet bills before with my accident-prone dog and I feel your pain.

[archea2.livejournal.com]

Don't know if Dumbly (http://tripperfunster.deviantart.com/art/dumbly-34291964) would be up for sale? Or could I commission some (serious) Snack drawing? But then I don't know if you have much time for drawing right now...

[janice-lester.livejournal.com]

Do you have time for commissions? I'm still interested in that Scotty-in-a-tutu we discussed, and some other bits and pieces, and would be quite happy to pay in advance.

[synn.livejournal.com]

I am totally interested in buying some of your art, especially if it helps out the cat! I'm interested in the snagrid and snarry piece you have here, anything snarry or with hagrid you know I love : )

I don't know what to suggest about pricing etc -- but I can afford to contribute $50, so how about you tell me where to send it via paypal, and then surprise me with a piece of art of your choice? I'll love your work, and I'd be willing to kick in the money regardless.

[synn.livejournal.com]

*presumes $50 is enough for some piece you have on hand, but if not I totally understand-- most of what you have is worth more imho, and like I said, I'll donate regardless*

[antisocial-nerd.livejournal.com]

I think it is so damn awesome of you to be doing all this for poor Milky. Not many people would! *hugs*

[canonfodder123.livejournal.com]

Hey Tripp - you've already sent me my gorgeous art (*loves*) and I'd really like to donate something - you and the family do so much for your animals. Do you have a paypal donation page set up?

[wolfsjal.livejournal.com]

awww, poor dude.
He's such a good kitty. I think the amputation would probably be the best bet for him. We have had tons of cats in Adoptions with three legs; it's true that he'll have no trouble adjusting.
But the vet bills for it are indeed hefty. : / I hope he can get to healing soon.

*sends good thoughts his way*

[dementordelta.livejournal.com]

*waves* Poor kitty! you guys rock so hard for doing this! You know I'm interested in any Snarry art you might have left--especially stuff like Tangled (from your Devart page), Shhhh Harry, Stability, Super Harry, Seekrit Gift, None So Far and Snarry Feet (I'm sure there are more but these are the ones that leaped out at me) If you still have any of these (or other Snarry art) and want a quick sale, just let me know!

If you do an auction, please leave it up long enough to get decent bids! *whimpers*

Good luck!

(oh and if you're just taking donations, could you include your paypal address? :D )

[1scout.livejournal.com]

I truly wish I could help with a donation, but we're scrimping by right now ourselves. *sigh*
But I don't have any fears that your art won't be snapped right up by the people who love it so much.
I hope Milky Wave is able to feel better very soon.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yes, that movie rocks! And I agree, WF is really good in that flick!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

OMG! That is so lovely and sweet of you! Thank you so much!
The generousity of fandom never ceases to amaze me! <3

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

I still have Brando Chazz and Crayon Jimmeh. I would happily send them to you! <3

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you, you are so lovely! And really, I have TONS of art! check out my dA page.

I got a donation link on this post (http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/162560.html)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Dumbly is long gone, but I have another Dumbldore pic here: http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/162560.html

I also have some Snack you might like!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Hee! You are so sweet! Snagrid is yours, if you'd like it!
I will also send you your pic I drew for beholder!

Donation page here: http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/162560.html

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thank you! He's such a sweetie, he really deserves some love!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon! <3

I've made up a new, organized art post, with the donation link: http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/162560.html

WHERE IS YOUR ART? I MISS YOUR STUFF!!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

yes, that's pretty much what the vet said. I'm interested to see what he's like when he's not in pain! Poor thing.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Ha! You managed to pick art that is all long gone!

Take a peek here at what is available: http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/162560.html

Paypal info is there.

Thanks hon!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon! Good thoughts are important too! <3

[jin-fenghuang.livejournal.com]

Mind if I pimp this in my journal?
That poor kitten.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

That would be great! Pimp this one though, it's more complete and has the donation button.

http://tripperfunster.livejournal.com/162560.html

<3

[xenafox.livejournal.com]

YAY me wants =D I saw your other art journal but how much will you sell them each for? I'm so bad at pricing art...and is it okay if I pay part of it and then pay more when I get my first paycheck? ^^;; I guess you need the money fast though...WELL I'LL FIGURE SOMETHING OUT just let me know.

[synn.livejournal.com]

Yay!! You, are awesome. : D
Donation made! (I doubled it actually, after looking at my funds and noticing the exchange rate isn't as bad as i thought it was)

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Donate whatever you comfortably can. I know you've been out of work for a while, and fear not, we would have done this operation regardless of donations, but it just helps.

$20 would twice cover the cost of shipping.

<3

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Scotty in a tutu is way too good of an image to pass up!

What are these other bits and pieces you speak of?

[bunney.livejournal.com]

There's a super-special place in hell for the people who did this to him. He's so blessed to have you there for him.

[xenafox.livejournal.com]

I'm okay for now, after my first week of work I did run out and buy an $80 used game system so.. xD;;

ANYWAYS tomorrow when I get home I will paypal you 20 and then when I get my first check I can do at least another 20 I think, sound good? ^^

[sra-danvers.livejournal.com]

Poor little thing. I know how you are feeling, I had a lots of cats myself, and not all healthy...

You know me, any snarry will be wonderful for me. 30$ would be ok?

[canonfodder123.livejournal.com]

I'z been doing Art! I have - just not pron :-( - I'm kind of paying the bills with it hence the work-safe-ness.

Oh wow people are amazing though - just took a look at the other thread!! I made my very small donation - wish I could do more but payday's a week away.

I don't know if anyone would be interested (since I haven't been around for AGES), or if it would help, but I did find (among others) this one if you'd like to add it to the pile? 'Early morning Snack' here: http://pics.livejournal.com/canonfodder123/pic/00030ghw/

Happy to send it anywhere around the world if it helps Milky Wave :-)

Oooh - I also found both original Snippers - would you like?

[canonfodder123.livejournal.com]

Meant to add good luck with the operation today (or whenever Monday is over your way). I hope all goes well.

[janice-lester.livejournal.com]

I'd like headers for my DILF fic series (which features [new] Bones and Jim with Joanna running around--Bones in an apron cooking would be an iconic image there). Or if you felt like drawing Spock with cat ears and tail.. I think a lot of my fics could be improved with piccies. :-) There's also my Snarry-a-Thon entry which could use an illustration or two. Actually, an illustration might help inspire me to complete the sequel everyone's demanding. Of course, I'd have to tell you which story it is via PM/email. I'd also love an icon that's Snape or Snarry without being movie Snape or Snarry. How about I just donate some money (I'm thinking $50), and you can owe me one or more small images in a vague, nebulous, future way--or would you find that stressful?

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Hee! Monday is still ...15 hours away. Well, monday morning, anyway.

OMG i would LOVE the original Snippers! They are so fantastic! *squeee*

Tripper Stollery
1333 Portage Ave
Winnipeg Mb
Canada
R3G 0V7

Thanks!

I will post the early morning Snack over there and see if there's any bites.

How come you're not posting your work safe art? I'd love to see what you've been up to! I miss you!

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

No, that doesn't sound stressful at all! There are lots of images to choose from.

I'm loving the scotty idea. And Bones in an apron would be fun too! :D

Pm with which story is yours.

I'm bad, I haven't read a thing this fest. TOO DAMN BUSY. But things should clear up a bit soon.

[janice-lester.livejournal.com]

Should have said, that $50 donation a couple of days ago from a New Zealander with a yahoo.com address that in no way resembles my LJ username was from me. Don't know how much of that info PayPal passes on. Should have put a note on it. Oh, well. Will punish self later. Can forward my confirmation email if necessary.

I'm still way behind on fest reading (listening), but getting there. I've been enjoying the art a whole lot, too, though I never know what to say about it. "I like this, it's pretty" seems pointless, somehow.

Mum just popped in to say that she was just pruning a tree in our garden and found a large and beautiful frog in its branches. That is so weird. I mean, it's not like we have a pond or anything. ??