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Update on Jackpot:

Thank you all so much for your support with Jackpot's care. It is with a heavy heart that we must inform everyone that Jackpot has liver cancer. The vet informed the shelter that the best course of action is to minimize her suffering. She will be crossing over the rainbow bridge. The kindness and generosity that friends, family, and people in the community showed was very heartwarming. It was clear that Jackpot was loved by everyone that came into the store.

The shelter, puppykittynyc.org, that took Jackpot in when she was sick showed compassion, love, and patience. We are truly indebted to the volunteers at the shelter. The work that they do for the animals in need is not always seen. True heroes.

Jackpot has been the bodega cat on 48th and Skillman for ten years and a fixture of Sunnyside, Queens. We noticed she was very lethargic when we went into the store the last few weeks. Apparently In the last month her health has been declining. My boyfriend and I took her to the vet last Thursday on Aug 21, 2025. Jackpot's fur was extremely matted. Due to the severity of the matting, the Vet said that it was necessary to shave her coat. Upon removal of the matted fur, skin infections were discovered in multiple areas where the matting was dense. Jackpot also lost 4.7 lbs. Her blood work showed liver damage, dehydration, and bacterial infection in her stomach. The Vet gave us liver medication, probiotics, appetite supplements as well as a liquid nutrients to administer. The veterinarian didn’t think Jackpot should go back to the store as she needed long term care. We decided to bring her to the apartment as there were so many medications to give her. Jackpot had moments that were good, and she even purred! However, even with the food stimulator, Jackpot wasn't eating a lot, and when she did it wouldn’t always stay down. This made it hard to administer her meds as they were in her food. On Sunday Jackpot wasn’t eating at all. Realizing we weren’t able to give her the care she desperately needed, we had to look for other solutions. We had been in touch with the amazing and dedicated people at Puppy Kitty NYC during this whole process and they said that they would care for Jackpot. They would administer her medication, and she would be under veterinarian care. The store agreed this was the best decision for her as well. Jackpot is still not eating much, but we are hoping that her health starts to improve. She’s very frail.

Puppy Kitty NYC is doing everything possible to save Jackpot, but the costs are overwhelming. We’ve started this GoFundMe to help cover her life-saving treatment and give her the second chance she deserves. All proceeds will be sent to Puppy Kitty for Jackpot’s medical care.

If you find yourself at the polls in November, be on the lookout for a new possible bill to protect Bodega cats. These beloved animals deserve recognition and access to basic healthcare like vaccines.

In the meantime, please keep Jackpot in your thoughts. She needs all the positive energy, love, and healing energy.

Warmly-

Eileen & Julio