<div>I first  adopted Mui Mui(Chinese for little sister), 9 weeks old on at height of Covid, followed by Rupert 4-5 months 2 weeks later. Rupert was adopted as a companion for Mui Mui.  Secretly, I’ve always wanted a Siamese ever since I fell in love with the Bewitched series ( sorry, Dick York fan , not Dick Sargent)

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<div>I’ve never had cats, grew up in a dog family. But as Stroke survivor, my mobility issues prevented me from getting a dog.

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<div>Sorry Doggie People, I’m a Confirmed Kitty Mama  Now!

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<div>Rupert is a very doglike Siamese!

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<div>Comes on command; lays down on the floor next to me whether I’m reading or watching TV ; sleeps at the foot of the bed ( he has several cat beds); fetches; does tricks, etc. 

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<div>He keeps me delighted and joyful , especially during Covid! 

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<div>Helped me tremendously with anxiety and depression during that awful period.

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<div>Rupert is now very ill❤️‍

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<div>Yesterday he didn’t wake me up as he usually does with a gentle  paw on my arm. If that doesn’t do the trick, he aims for the face.

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<div>I  noticed he was not around, which is unusual for him, he’s always first to breakfast.

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<div>I discovered him hiding beneath the sofa between the meshing.

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<div>He was breathing heavily, drooling, lethargic, and unresponsive with unfocused eyes.

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<div>I called around to get him in to see a vet, knowing how expensive ER Vets.

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<div>All the vets, required a $200 up front for ER service.

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<div>Luckily a friend referred me to her vet, South Valley Animal Hospital.

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<div>They were willing to get him in w/o that upfront fee.

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<div> Dr. Dina, wonderful woman and vet, who laid out the various options and costs.

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<div>I had informed her of my financial situation, retiree on a fix income through SSA with not much wriggle room.

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<div>She suggested blood work to see what’s going on.……

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<div>Results came back were Not Good.

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<div>I heard advanced cases of liver and kidney disease = my brain just automatically shut down!

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<div>I could not process whatever else was mentioned.

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<div>She offered options and costs: I asked for opinions if Rupert was hers.

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<div>We’re focusing on getting his breathing, fever and lethargy back up.

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<div>Stabilizing him first and then focus on the liver and kidney disease.

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<div>He stayed overnight, some improvement but just the start of  of I hope is a quick journey.

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<div>He is currently on IV, meds, oxygen tent.

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<div>To date: he care is $1,378 and counting ……

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<div>His drooling is not improving and further testing needed 

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<div>Ultrasound is needed next ($500)

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<div>X-ray  also suggested ($450)

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<div>Oxygen tent

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<div>Meds and special dietary supplements and food. It would mean the world if I was able to raise enough money to help care for my sweet fur baby. Any donations are really appreciated! 

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