Luigi went from a 15lb, non-neutered stray, running a neighborhood with a population problem (he was the problem) to a 19lb house cat enjoying a hard-earned retirement. But recently, that retirement was almost cut short by the very thing his namesake evokes: the crushing costs of healthcare.

At 2:00 AM on a Sunday, Luigi was rushed to the ER with a life-threatening urinary blockage. After a long hospitalization, our handsome guy is finally back home and purring. We made the choice to save him in a heartbeat, but the cost of his emergency care has left us with a mountain of medical debt.

In the spirit of resisting rising healthcare costs, we’re hoping for $5 or $10 donations if this big guy brought you some joy.

Luigi is a survivor, but even a Meowgione only gets nine lives, and he used up a big one at the hospital this week. 100% of your donation via Waggle goes directly to his veterinary hospital. Help us ensure he spends the rest of his lives napping in the sun where he belongs!