Sammy the Wonder Cat

At Southern Counties Rescue, we believe with all our hearts that every animal deserves a chance.  When Sammy Boy came along, he didn't just tug on our hearts, he reached in and claimed them as his.  Throughout his entire ordeal, he stayed the sweet, loving cat we have come to know and love. 
He arrived with what the doctors called a para-lumbar abscess.  Basically, he had an infected wound from just above his tail all the way up his back.  The first doctor we took him to told us to euthanize him after examining him for all of five minutes.  We promptly decided to ignore the doctor.  Sammy was obviously not doing well, but he was eating well, purring and making biscuits.  The doctors at our favorite specialty hospital believed they could help him.  The surgeon told us that he was one of the sweetest cats he had ever met!!
During Sammy's stay at the hospital, he had surgery to clean the wound of the infected tissue, sutures to repair the wound and lots of medicines.  He had two different bacterial infections and is currently on two antibiotics.   The "straws" you see in the picture are actually drains to help the wound heal.  He requires considerable post operative care, but his foster mom and her daughters make sure he gets everything he needs....including some special treats so he knows how wonderful and loved he is.  
We are asking for any help anyone can offer to help offset the cost of his surgery and hospital stay.  Our rescue is small and does not have funds to support extra expenses such as Sammy's treatment.  Our adoption fees barely cover the cost of a healthy kitty and in rescue a healthy kitty is rare.
Any amount anyone can contribute is greatly appreciated.  No amount is too small.  We will be posting progress pictures and reports on Sammy.  He looks pretty bad in the picture, but he will soon be sporting a handsome black coat!
Thank you very much!