Hi, I’m Maggie and welcome to my medical kitten fund! For those of you who know me, you know that I foster kittens - lots and lots of kittens. Some are healthy, happy, and romp off to their ‘furever’ homes as soon as they’ve reached an adoptable age. Some aren’t so lucky and require veterinary care. That’s what this fund is for. It helps me avoid major kitten catastrophes and allows me to say ‘YES!’ when there’s a medical kitten in need. Here are just a few that have required support this season:

Acorn was a medical mystery. Most likely, she had a very rare congenital disease called osteogenesis imperfecta - basically brittle bone disease. It impacted the density of her bones and the development of her pelvis, which led to a host of other issues including pathologic fractures, constipation, and aspiration pneumonia. We did everything we could to determine the cause and potential treatment plan; but, ultimately, we loved Acorn too much to let her live a life of pain and held her in our arms as we said goodbye. Our attempts to identify and treat Acorn came with a $5k bill.

Winston Purchill was found in a sewer drain. He was extraordinarily dehydrated and emaciated. Despite his poor health, he fought and made enormous progress. However, we discovered that his heart was literally too big for this world and his time in the sewer caused insurmountable damage. I am so grateful he was able to pass with a full belly and loving arms instead of in that dank sewer, alone. Winston's vet bill surpassed $4k.

‍‍Luna is a VERY affectionate little lady who developed pyometra - an infection of the uterus that is rare in cats and hardly ever seen in kittens. Luna was nearly septic and her emergency spay racked up a $1,500 medical bill. She is recovering nicely, but will need follow-up appointments to ensure she heals properly.

Matilda is my wobbly scamp. She has either cerebellar hypoplasia or another condition that negatively impacted her cerebellum. That makes walking quite the challenge for her - but she’s playful, active, and LOVES to cuddle. Matilda would really benefit from a professional walking apparatus (the one I made from an erector set is admittedly pretty janky) and physical therapy. PT for kittens runs about $90 per visit and I’m anticipating that she will need 10 visits.

Tuxie was likely hit by a car. She spent nearly a month receiving medical care at a low-cost clinic and is now walking just fine. Her medical care came with a $1,939.55 bill.

I love fostering and giving these amazing buddies a second chance. But, let’s face it, vet care is expensive and I can only cover so much on my own. If you have the means, please consider chipping in. Every dollar counts and every little bit helps these adorable wayward felines. ❤️