Update.

Bears battle with FIP was over on March 2nd 2025. She received every bit of treatment that we could've offered her at the time and she tried her hardest to stay strong for us, but her tiny body could not handle how progressed and unforgiving FIP was. We continue to work with rescues in our area, with Bears memory strong in our hearts. We know she sends the ones who need us the most. Thank you to everyone who helped us give Bear everything she needed when she needed it the most. We will never forget you.

Hello, my name is Ariana Chavez. I run a cat rescue whose goal is to place stray cats in my community in there forever homes. Two days ago we woke up to one of our baby rescues (Bear) being unresponsive, she had to be rushed to the emergency room where they desperately fought to keep her alive. When we got to the emergency room the veterinarians informed us that Bear's heart rate had slowed down to 35 bpm and that she was hypoglycemic and hypothermic. Due to Bear only being ~3 months old, they informed us that she would likely not make it. Fortunately, Bear is a little fighter and the doctors were able to bring her temperature and blood pressure up. Bear was then transferred to a 24/7 hospital where she was diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a rare mutation of a Feline Coronavirus. Bear's stomach had to be drained of fluid that had been built up due to the virus and she received IV treatment to help bring her glucose levels up so that she could maintain her blood pressure in range. She spent the next 36 hours in the ICU. Bear is now back with us at home being monitored 24/7 but fortunately for us her condition seems to be improving although she still has a long road ahead of her, her antiviral treatment will be 84 days in total. Her medical bills amount to a little over $3,400 dollars. Any donations would be greatly appreciated, and even if you cannot donate, a share of our fundraiser would mean the world. FIP used to be a death sentence in cats up until a year ago when treatment was finally approved in the US, so we are also trying to spread awareness due to this experience.