The FATE of Billy

Hi, my name is Catherine and I am fundraising for Billy. I took Billy in as an abandoned 6 week old kitten 1.5yrs ago and we wouldn't be without him now. He was the rascal of the house and our daily dose of entertainment.

Unfortunately he was diagnosed with heart disease early this year showing an extremely large clot inside one of the heart chambers. He has been getting daily meds for this. Last week he was missing for nearly 48hrs and somehow he managed to get himself nearly home with the use of merely his front legs. As a result of some of the clot breaking off and travelling to the hind limbs junction, he was struck with Feline Aortic Thromboembolism (FATE) causing paralysis in both hind legs and tail.

He was hospitalised for a week and we have seen very slow improvements. From no feeling or heat in both legs and tail to feeling returned and warmth and blood supplies moving again all within one week. At present he is still unable to stand or walk without dragging his hind legs and needs a lot of care and monitoring.

However, the current vets bill stands at €600. The cost for the medication for roughly the next 10 weeks is substantially more. This does not include the electro muscle stimulation device. I have done my own research into previous cases and the medication/rehab required and positive outcomes.

I want to avoid the only other alternative which is euthanasia!

From what I have read, those who are willing to put the time and money in will have their beloved cat walking, running and jumping like their old self again. I am ready to put the time in, if the Animal lovers Community could help me financially during this difficult time.

I am devastated to say the least but cannot give up on him especially after he clearly showed he is not willing to give up on himself - by dragging himself over hill and dale to get back to us!

Any amount donated will go a long way and will be very much appreciated. No amount is too small.

Catherine and Billy