My name is Oscar, and this is my sweet boy Minino. He’s a 16-year-old Siamese mix with the most gentle spirit and quirky personality. He’s been my companion for so many years, and now he needs a little extra help.

Recently, Minino was seen at urgent care for vomiting, black diarrhea, and refusing to eat. After tests, his vet found concerns with his spleen and intestines. Right now, we don’t know if this is inflammatory bowel disease, a mast cell tumor, or lymphoma, but to find out, he urgently needs an abdominal ultrasound and possibly a fine needle aspirate/biopsy.

So far, his medical costs have already been overwhelming:

• Vet diagnostics & medications: ~$2,200

• Upcoming abdominal ultrasound: ~$1,500+

These costs are adding up quickly, and I’m doing everything I can to keep up. Your support would help cover Minino’s ultrasound, specialist consultations, and the medications he needs to stay comfortable while we learn more about his condition.

About Minino

Minino isn’t just a pet, he’s family. He’s a “social eater” who waits for me to sit with him before he’ll eat. He used to get the zoomies every day, full of life and energy. One of his quirks is pretending he’s locked in the bathroom; when I go “rescue” him, he proudly leads me to his food bowl for a treat. He has such a sweet, clever personality, and I want to give him the best chance to keep enjoying life.

How You Can Help

I’m asking for help to raise $6,000 to cover:

• Ultrasound & internal medicine specialist visits

• Possible biopsy and pathology testing

• Medications for nausea, pain, and thyroid disease

• Supportive care if he needs fluids or hospitalization

• A portion of any ongoing treatment if something more serious is found

Any amount helps. Even $5 or $10 gets us closer to giving Minino the care he deserves. If you can’t donate, please share this page; it truly makes a difference.

Thank you for helping me keep Minino happy and comfortable. I’ll post updates as we get results from his ultrasound and next steps.