Support Betelgeuse's Emergency Surgery

6/5/24 - 2nd Update from vet

It has been discovered that he was shot in the head. There is numerous amounts of shrapnel visible on X-ray.

My poor sweet baby. Who would do that!

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Betel did well over night. His bloodwork shows he’s anemic and dehydrated but all other levels are ok

He has a broken jaw and a broken hard palette and infected wounds around his neck. These could be from being hit by a car, bicycle or being shaken by a predator.

He doesn’t seem to have any other body trauma or breaks. No concussion.

I’m waiting for the surgeon to call me to figure out the surgery etc

Thank you everyone who has donated.

I feel terrible I didn’t find him sooner

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My kitty Betelgeuse went missing for almost 2 weeks!

I found him tonight in a neighbor's yard.

He has some obvious trauma to his face.

It looks like he was either hit by a car or kicked in the head as his jaw and hard palate are broken.

He’s currently at the emergency vet being evaluated and given fluids and pain meds.

He will probably need surgery.

They’ve estimated his stay to be about $6,000.

I don’t have that much cash. I’ve maxed out my care credit.

I need all the help I can get.