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Don't Be Like Rose - Help Save This Leo's Life!

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My baby boy that just turned 9-years-old has been recently diagnosed with kidney failure. I recently noticed that he had loss some weight and his appetite had decreased so I decided to bring him to the vet. They noticed that he had indeed lost over 4 pounds in a matter of 3 months and decided to do some bloodwork/urine analysis. This morning I got the news that it was not what they had initially hoped for but something much more complicated. His kidney levels were really elevated and I was told that he basically had a few days left to live - a week at most! It was recommended that I should bring him to a specialist (due to also being previously diagnosed with a heart murmur) to see if treatment would help lower the elevated levels. My primary vet recommended New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center as Leo has a previously diagnosed heart murmur that will complicate any treatment option and requires a specialist. I decided to follow this recommendation and dropped him off today. The initial cost for treatment for 3 days, an ECHO to determine the severity of his heart murmur, and medication is $3700 but I as of now opted out of the ECHO as I honestly cannot afford that or much of what this will cost despite the vet strongly recommending it.  Due to his heart murmur, his fluid cannot be pumped into him as fast as a normal cat would be able to receive it which will only prolong his stay at the hospital longer than 3 days IF they happen to see a decrease in the kidney levels. At this time, any sort of financial assistance will help in getting him the best treatment possible which may include several days at the hospital (up to a week), a possible ECHO, fluids, antibiotics, and any other additional medical treatments that he may require. As a Crazy Cat Lady, my fur babies mean everything to me! He's been through almost a decade of my crazy life and honestly without him, I don't know where I would be. I know that those closest to me know how much Leo means to me and I would appreciate any and all help in being able to try and save him!! Thank you to all that have reached out to me in support and for those that contribute to this. I'm not one to ask for help most of the time but this time around, I honestly don't know what else to do.  Thank you!! P.S. And yes, if you are wondering...his full name is Leonardo DiCaprio Perez because Titanic is my favorite movie..SO don't be like Rose and help save this Leo's life ;)
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Donations 

  • Ariana De Jesus
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Denise Martinez
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $500
    • 5 yrs
  • Leo Lachut
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Charlotte Moskowitz
    • $20
    • 5 yrs
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Christina Tinachris
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Hartford, CT

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