[Soundy]

Well, after a full week at the vet, it turns out that Elmo's problems are worse than they thought: the accident that took his eye also left him with pelvic and possibly nerve damage that they figure resulted in... well, without going into details, he can't poop properly and will probably require special ongoing care and meds that run up to $100/mo, for the rest of his life.

So he'll be going to a forever home with someone that can provide the special attention he needs, probably with a vet. Which is good to hear, as they say he's very loving and playful and aside from some pain and a little crying when he needs to poop, is still in great mental and physical condition. I'd hoped I might at least get to meet him first... *sigh*

They're going to keep my application on file anyway...