Hi, my name is Kathryn Fay and I am fundraising for my cat Albus' sudden hospitalization and surgery. Over the course of the last week we have been trying to nail down the health issues he has been facing. I love my little baby so much and am doing everything I can to help him recover and be back to his normal self. The reality of this means pricy surgery and hospital bills that I wasn't anticipating at this time.

I know $10,000 sounds like a lot of money and it is. The money goes towards his week long hospitalization, medication, surgery, two ultrasounds and other blood tests.

Anything you can offer would be extremely helpful and appreciated. I have included a more detailed account of what he has been going through for anyone interested!

Albus' health story:

On Thursday September 16th Albus began vomiting on and off all day. It started to look bloody and after calling around to 6 different emergency clinics I finally found one in Etobicoke that had the capacity to take him. After blood work and x-rays the doctor decided it was best that Albus be admitted to the nearby Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital. While there he received an ultra sound and more bloodwork. They found a large obstruction in his colon that they were confident that he would be able to pass on his own if he started eating again. Over the next three days he developed a fever and refused to eat. On Monday September 20th they released him into my care with medication and the hope that he might eat while back home.

While he was home it was very obvious he was sick. He still refused to eat any food or drink any water. He had an obvious fever and seem to have trouble getting comfortable. Jumping off my bed to the floor made him stumble and lose balance. Over the course of the day I became increasing worried at his change in behavior and lack of appetite and ultimately decided to bring him back into the Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital on the evening of Tuesday September 21st.

The doctor decided to order another ultra sound and do a fever profile to see where his fever was coming from and double check his bowels. On Wednesday September 22nd I got a call from the doctor telling me that his blood seemed to be returning to normal and that his fever was breaking. The unfortunate news was that a portion of his small intestines had doubled in size since the last ultrasound and they were seeing bubbles moving through the lining. I was told this is an indicator of a rupture of the intestines in the abdomen and he would need to go into surgery otherwise his condition could turn fatal.

Albus is now post surgery but he is not out of the woods yet. While in surgery they found three holes in his lower intestines (two of which were the size of a pinky). This meant that some fluid had seeped out into his abdomen. Because of the septic nature of his stomach he has extra post surgery risks and we wont know until about 4 days post surgery if he will recover. Until then there is a risk of complication at the surgical site. The doctor has been clear that recovery rate after having this surgery and a septic stomach is around 50% but she was very confident in her skills as a surgeon so I am feeling hopeful!

He will reside in the hospital for the next 2-3 days for the beginning of his recovery. He is expected to spend the last few days of recovery with me at home. I miss him so much and cant wait to have him home happy and healthy.

Albus came into my life 8 years ago when one of my friends found kittens in his backyard. He lived with me in California and moved across the country to Canada with me. I cant imagine not having him in my life anymore. I love him so much. Even if donating is not something you can do right now I appreciate you taking to the time to read about his story.