Help Bullwinkle and Shaggy the kittens get treatment for FIP

It’s hard to ask for help-but sometimes it really does take a village to make a difference. Today we are asking for your help knowing that if we do, it can be life changing for two little kittens. Bullwinkle and Shaggy, both not yet a year old, are now facing a life-threatening illness – Feline

Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) – a mutation of the Coronavirus. Without treatment, FIP is most often fatal. But there is a cure!

“Bullwinkle, our kitten, is more than just a pet-he’s a source of joy, comfort, and companionship. His playful nature and affectionate presence make him a beloved member of our family, bringing

warmth and happiness into our lives. At first, Bullwinkle appeared to be in perfect health. But over time, his energy level receded, his breathing became labored, and his stomach grew quite large. He was diagnosed with FIP. Fortunately, there is medication that cannot only help him to

get better but can ultimately rid him of this horrible illness. He will need to be on the medication for 84 days (no more, no less). The medication must be given by infusion and is very expensive. But we love him, and we are doing everything we can to help him to conquer FIP.”

Shaggy, who was also recently diagnosed with FIP, is loved beyond words: “I first met Shaggy when he was just 6 weeks old and completely fell in love with the sweetest little orange boy with the biggest blue eyes. After waiting a very long six weeks, I got to take Shaggy and his brother

Fred home. Shaggy has brought so much joy to my life. Being an “empty nester” now, I’m beyond excited to come home to a house full of kitten shenanigans and love. Recently, in the course of little over a week’s time, Shaggy went from an energetic, playful kitten to a very bloated little boy. He didn’t beat me down the stairs in the morning like he used to and didn’t want to play with Fred, his brother. Having no energy, he also started having accidents in the house. It was clear that something was very wrong. The vet ultimately diagnosed Shaggy with FIP. I was heartbroken. I quickly learned, however, that once considered fatal, FIP now has a cure rate of 80-90% if treated and caught early. He has received daily injections since September 1 st and is improving!! The 84-day treatment is his only hope.”

This is where we need YOUR help. Donors wishing to remain anonymous, have made a generous contribution matching, dollar for dollar, all donations up to $1,000. With this donation we are almost 1/3 of the way there. The full cost for treatment, vet visits, lab work, and X-rays for each kitten is $1,750. Please help us reach our goal of $3,500 so that Bullwinkle and Shaggy will have a lifetime of love and in Shaggy’s case, a brother who needs him. “They need to be ‘partners in crime’ for years to come. Your donation will really make a difference.