Update 3:

Kevin is finally home. He's tired, confused but still accepting some gentle face scritches ❤️ His ultrasound was fortunately all clear. His temp is still on the higher side so we are going back for a checkup tomorrow. On the mend is where I hope we are headed. I'm keeping everything crossed that it's smooth sailing from here!

His total vet treatments so far have come to just under 5k. That's a hell of a number for someone in my position and I haven't been able to do this on my own; I've borrowed money to afford Kevin's surgery. Any further donations are truly appreciated and will go towards repaying that debt plus any future visits we encounter over the next 10-14 days of recovery. Thank you again for all your support ❤️❤️

Update 2:

Still not in the clear.

The vet found a piece of steel wool in his lower intestine that had obviously not been able to pass. Not at all what I expected be would have/could have eaten.

The vet bills are growing by the hour and I'm still not sure when I'll have him home. Today's vet call had some concerning news that he has a temperature and could have an infection under the skin. They're performing an ultrasound to determine what's going on there. Fingers are crossed that it's nothing sinister and that they can get his temp down. But if not, he could need to go back into surgery. I'm back to feeling less optimistic and am certainly feeling the fear of the unknown. Any donations are so truly appreciated. It has already helped ease my mind a little, knowing I can say yes to some extra care thanks to all your support. Thank you again for all your generosity and kindness. Please keep us in your thoughts ❤️

Where we started:

Em here, parent of a very sweet and fluffy little fella Kevin. We've run into a bit of strife. Kevin has likely got an obstruction in his bowel and after a vet consult today I'm faced with some hard hard hard realities: surgery or euthanasia.

I'm the last person in the world that feels comfortable asking for help but I need to take action as soon as possible to help Kevin. I'm not in a position to cover the cost of X-rays and surgery, I am on a single income, I don't share rent costs and with the cost of living I live paycheck to paycheck.

My boys bring the biggest love and most joy to my life and I'm honestly smitten being a cat-mum. To see my boys grow old together and live a full and happy life is all I want. If you're able to help support us at all I would be incredibly grateful. Love Em, Kevin + Puss