Help Anna’s Vet Bill Burden after Roky’s surgery & recovery

My name is Anna - my beloved 1.5 year old cat fell ill this past Wednesday. He was vomiting, acting lethargic, and I could tell something was wrong. I to him to the emergency vet (VEG) and he was immediately treated for dehydration from the vomiting. The vet advised with his symptoms it was likely he had an obstruction in his intestines, whether it was a hair ball, something swallowed, or other. She ordered X-rays, which were sent to a radiologist, which and hour later came back indicating an obstruction in his small intestine, right outside of his colon. Due to its size and placement she advised waiting 8-12 hours to see if the object passed in to his colon. If not he would need surgery. The next morning they performed a new round of X-rays and determined the obstruction had not passed, and was blocking the entrance to his colon. Surgery was ordered. The surgeon was able to manually move the obstruction down his small intestine to avoid cutting into his small intestine. His only incision was the cut in to is stomach to access his intestines. Roky did well through surgery, but coming out of surgery he was thrashing around, growling, and the staff was concerned he would tear open his incision or hurt himself. He was once again sedated.

Roky spent the next 26 hour in the vet with me by his side except a few hours to go home and sleep at night. As of now, Saturday morning, he is recovering at home. He passed at least part of the obstruction and is eating as well as could be expected. I am just so happy to have him home. I adopted Roky last year on my 30th birthday. Since then he has been the sweetest, cuddliest companion I could ask for. He is my best friend. He was my sole comfort during Hurricane Helene and the week cut off from the world that followed.

I would do anything to save him, however to do so I spent money I do not have. Between credit cards I was able to pay the $8,103.67 it cost to save Roky’s life, but now I have maxed out credit cards with high interest and no way to pay them back in time to avoid additional interest and penalties. Further I have missed work to watch over Roky, dispense meds, and ensure he does not reopen his incision. It is very hard for me to ask for help, but I humbly ask that if you have any small amount to spare consider donating. It is appreciated more than I can put in to words.