Bodhi’s Update
We wanted to share an update on Bodhi’s progress. He recently had his vet appointment, and while we were hoping for better news, it turns out that all of his teeth will need to be removed to fully relieve his pain and improve his quality of life.
Bodhi’s surgery has been scheduled for this coming Monday. It’s a big procedure, and he will need to stay overnight at the vet for monitoring. Though it’s a difficult step, we know it’s the best path forward for him to live a pain-free, happy life.
We are completely overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support and generosity we’ve received so far. Every donation has brought us closer to giving Bodhi the relief he so deserves.
Thank you for being a part of his journey. We’ll keep you updated on his recovery after the surgery!
The Story of Bodhi
One chilly morning, a kind-hearted Good Samaritan stepped out of her house, ready to start her day. The air was crisp, her breath visible in the cold as she walked toward her car. As she reached for the door, a faint sound stopped her in her tracks—a desperate, pleading meow.
She followed the sound to the front of her car, and to her surprise, she spotted a pair of frightened blue eyes peering out from the grill. A young Siamese cat was trapped inside. She tried gently coaxing him out, but he wouldn’t budge, his tiny body trembling from fear and cold.
Not wanting to leave him there, she called the fire department for help. A kind firefighter arrived, tools in hand, and together, they carefully freed the little cat. Shivering and clearly unwell, the young Siamese was carried to safety, and so began Bodhi’s journey.
Bodhi was in rough shape. His rescuer immediately sought help from a local rescue group, who then reached out to Southern California Siamese Rescue. His foster mom took him straight to the vet, where he was diagnosed with a severe upper respiratory infection and tummy troubles caused by a parasite. But the most painful diagnosis of all was stomatitis.
Stomatitis is a debilitating condition that causes ulcers and severe inflammation in a cat’s mouth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. The constant pain makes it difficult for them to eat, groom, or simply enjoy life. For Bodhi, the best chance at a pain-free life was clear: he would need surgery to remove most, if not all, of his teeth.
Despite his challenges, Bodhi’s foster mom quickly realized there was something special about him. “He’s the sweetest cat I’ve ever fostered,” she said, and after 20 years in rescue, that was no small statement. Bodhi was a fighter, filled with love and resilience, even in the face of his struggles.
Now, Bodhi has a chance to live a pain-free, happy life—but he needs your help. The cost of his surgery is estimated at $2,700, and every dollar raised will go directly toward giving Bodhi the relief he deserves.
Bodhi has already endured so much in his young life, yet he continues to offer nothing but love to everyone he meets. With your support, we can help him heal and ensure he gets the second chance he’s fought so hard for.
Please consider donating to Bodhi’s surgery and becoming a part of his journey to a brighter, pain-free future. Together, we can help Bodhi take his next steps toward a happy, healthy life.
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