Kitty Connection

Greetings and Salutations!

We're Meko and Milo's foster parents via Kitty Connection, and are reaching out for help with medical bills for Meko & Milo, the 2 young cats in our care.

Milo (smaller black & white almost-tuxedo-but-put-his-jacket-on-wrong) and Meko (big grey, distinguished lion) have survived a lot since being rescued by Kitty Connection from a bad home in the beginning of December. They've survived FCV, FHV, upper respiratory infections, tapeworms, mouth and nose ulcers, you name it. They've put up with countless medications, subcutaneous fluids, force feedings, eyedrops, ointments, being whisked from one vet to another, specialists, ultrasounds, eye exams, shots, bloodwork.

And they keep getting better, sometimes in leaps and bounds, sometimes enduring setbacks, and back to more vets and new medications.

Meko is dealing with ocular problems due to conjunctivitis, Herpes virus, and potentially Feline Chlamydophila. He is being treated by Dr. Willis at the VCA in Arlington. He gets lots of eyedrops, both antiviral and antibiotic. The outlook is promising, provided that we get the Herpes into, and kept in, remission.

Milo was woefully anorexic and is still struggling to eat and gain weight. His poor little belly bloats up after eating anything or drinking water. He's on Cerenia to help with nausea and inflammation in his tummy. He's no longer being syringe-fed, which is a huge improvement. He loves his special Sensitive Stomach food! He also has conjunctivitis and gets eye drops. We're waiting for his abdominal ultrasound results to see if there's anything else we should be doing for him.

They both get daily probiotics and immune boosters. If/when Milo's tummy is strong enough, they'll both be on strong broad-spectrum antibiotics to try to kick out the other diseases that they are dealing with.

All of this entails multiple vet and specialist visits and a lot of medications, plus imaging and bloodwork.

These boys are very special. They're fiercely protective of one another but also very competitive and will chase each other around the house until they're exhausted. They're super sleepers and get into the funniest positions. Meko likes waking Milo up by nibbling on his toes. Milo thinks he's a parrot sometimes, although it was a lot easier on our shoulders before his growth spurt! Meko is the decorator, pulling their beds, fleeces, every comforter, and sometimes even our sheets (yes, when we're sleeping) around the house, putting them where he wants. They both love tummy rubs and looong brushing sessions but are still wary at times.

They love LIFE, and we love them, so we're desperately trying to give them long, happy, healthy ones.

Thank you,

Marie & Mark

My name is Elliot, and I’m a 5 year old brown tabby. I was recently rescued from off the streets, and have been grateful everyday for a new start in my warm and loving permanent foster home.

However, upon my initial exams, I tested positive for FIV, which makes fighting off illness and health conditions harder for me. My foster parents brought me into the vet for a lingering cough and the doctor discovered abnormalities with my heart through blood work and X-rays.

These abnormalities require me to see a cardiologist for an echocardiogram. This way the vet and my parents know what’s going on in my chest and how to provide me the proper care to live out a comfortable life.

Even though my little heart is struggling, it never stops loving big. I’m a gentle old soul who just wants to be held, give cuddles, and soak up all the love my family gives me. In my home, I finally feel happy, safe, warm, and loved.

The cost of my heart care is difficult to manage alone, so I’m asking for help! Any donation big or small will go directly to my cardiology visit and any treatment I may need to keep my heart strong! Sharing my story will also help!

Thank you for reading this and for caring about me!

Love,

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Kitty Connection is dedicated to rescuing homeless, abandoned, abused and unwanted cats & dogs.

We are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization. We run solely on donations. All rescued animals are fostered by volunteers in their own homes until loving adopters can be found.

Kitty Connection also provides low-cost spay/neuter programs to those pet owners in need, runs a Trap/Neuter/Return program for feral cats, and works to educate the public on the importance of being a responsible pet owner.