Classic City Kitties

There are times when we just all need help. I find myself in that position today. I have two kitties who are sick, both of whom need extensive vet care. With help, they all will be fine. But try though I might, I can't do this alone.

My first kitty is Pepper. She is a beautiful tortoiseshell kitty with severe stomatitis. She has been battling this for a long time and we have had some success treating her with steroids and antibiotics. But she needs to have her teeth removed (standard treatment for stomatitis) and that is an expensive surgery. I've put it off for as long as I can; she's in constant pain and the steroid/antibiotic shots can't continue long-term. The first estimate I got for these extractions is just over $900.

The second kitty who is sick is an FIP kitty. Boy, has this come as a shock to me. Those of you who know me know that I work closely with FIP kitties and treated 2 sisters back in 2019-2020. You helped me raise money for them then (thank you!) and since then I've treated another little boy on my own successfully. However, this diagnosis has come as quite a shock for this kitty named Thelma. She is a cerebellar hypoplasia kitty (CH/brain damage) and is the happiest thing you've ever seen. Because I know a lot about FIP, I saw the signs. I was praying that the symptoms were not FIP, but I got the diagnosis on Thursday. So now we are in the fight for her life. The treatment is three months long with a three-month observation period after that. I am only looking for help with her vet bills over these six months (primarily checkups and lab work) because I'm blessed by some close FIP friends who have already made treatment access possible. I'm estimating her vet bills to be about $1000 during this time.

I've always tried to be a good steward of any gifts that I have received, and I've tried diligently to pay forward that help. I will do the same this time, as best I can. This is the WORST time of year to do a fundraiser. I don't expect anything, but if you can give a little, I would be so grateful. And if you can't give, please share this.