Chaplin has been part of the Hello Whiskers family for over 4 years. He was one of my very first rescues, found near my home in Ferrel, and since then he has become one of the most loved members of our rescue family

If you have ever visited Hello Whiskers, you have definitely met Chaplin. He is the sweet black and white boy who never misses the chance to curl up in any lap he can find. He has always been one of the gentlest, most affectionate cats in our care, and everyone who meets him falls in love with him

About two months ago, Chaplin suddenly became very ill. At first, the vets in Peniche believed his ongoing dental issues were the cause. Over the years, Chaplin has undergone multiple tooth removal surgeries, though he still had his remaining canine teeth. But then his condition became much worse.

Chaplin stopped eating completely and had to be hospitalized with a feeding tube placed to keep him alive. We later discovered he was suffering from calicivirus, a painful virus that causes severe inflammation and ulcers in the mouth and throat. Despite treatment, Chaplin then began showing neurological symptoms, which raised even more concern.

The vets believe he may be fighting either FIP (known here in Portugal as PIF), toxoplasmosis, or potentially both. He has now been under 24-hour veterinary care at Cão de lo Veterinary in Caldas for the last several weeks.

Chaplin is currently being treated for toxoplasmosis while also undergoing treatment for FIP, in addition to finishing his calicivirus medications. He is fighting with absolutely everything he has

The emotional toll has been incredibly heavy, but the financial burden has also become overwhelming. His treatment costs have now exceeded €1,500 (not counting the fip medicine costs) and continue to rise each day as he remains too unstable to leave the hospital. A large portion of these costs has already been covered through my personal finances at Hello Whiskers, along with the incredible support of a wonderful nonprofit animal rescue. Even so, there is still approximately €800 remaining and growing.

Chaplin means the world to us. He has survived so much already, and we are not ready to give up on him.

If you are able to donate, share, or support Chaplin in any way, it would mean more than words can express. Every euro helps give him a chance to continue fighting and hopefully come home one day.

Thank you for loving Chaplin with us