Two of our fosters were recently diagnosed with dry FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). Carter was diagnosed 5/30/2025 and Willow was diagnosed 6/2/2025. In order to beat this life threatening illness they need to undergo an 84 day treatment protocol and an 84 observation phase. We are creating this GoFundMe to raise funds for their medicine. The medicine used to treat this viral disease is GS 441524– an antiviral. Without treatment this is a fatal illness. 

Carter and Willow were both found abandoned outside—struggling to survive. They were taken in under our rescue as fosters to be vetted and eventually adopted into loving forever homes.

They were both found (at different times) in a neighborhood on the west side of Columbus. 

Carter, estimated at 4 years old— was found in late April early May unneutered and very malnourished but incredibly friendly and well socialized. He has since been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped fecal tested and triple tested— where we learned he is also FIV positive. In mid May he began spiking fevers. He was seen by our vet and given medication to help bring his fever down. He was then monitored at home and continued to be fine until Memorial Day weekend when he came down with another fever of around 104.6 degrees. He was taken to VEG Dublin where he was given fluids and an ultrasound of chest and abdomen to check for any free fluid— none was present. He saw our vet the next day where more testing was done including bloodwork, his bloodwork revealed some alarming values. His bloodwork was then sent to the FIP treatment group we work with to be evaluated— where we learned he had all the markers for dry FIP. We started treatment 5/31 but only have a small supply of the medication needed and need to purchase more ASAP. It is critical Carter have this medicine, without this disease is fatal. 

Willow, estimated at 6 years old— was found in the same neighborhood on the west side of Columbus in September of 2024. She was taken in under our rescue as a foster in November of 2024. She was severely underweight and malnourished. After being taken to the clinic we learned that she was already spayed (no ear tip) she was also incredibly friendly and well socialized— leading us to believe she was either dumped or abandoned and left to fend for herself. Despite this tragic outcome she remains resilient and loving. She had updated vaccines, fecal test and triple test (she’s negative) and put her on a high calorie diet to try to help her gain weight. After no improvement was seen and she suddenly began putting no weight on her back left hind leg— she was immediately taken in to see our vet. She had X-rays and bloodwork done. X-rays revealed no signs of trauma or soft tissue injury. Her bloodwork revealed some worrying values though. She has all the markers for dry FIP as well. 

These guys have endured so much in their short lives. I’m committed to them and to their wellbeing. I am humbly asking for help to help save these babies. They don’t deserve to suffer and I work tirelessly to provide a quality of life for all my fosters. They can’t ask for help, they don’t have a voice— but they do have me and I will be their voice and I will fight along side them. 

APN (animal protection network) is a registered 501c3. I am a foster/trapper and sitting board member. We’re able to help kitties thanks to generous and kindhearted people who donate to our cause. Through vet visits and testing we have incured a lot of expenses lately caring for them, along with all the other fosters in our care—as well as our TNVR efforts. APN works tirelessly to help stray, abandoned feral and community kitties daily. And we can’t do that without help from our community.  

Their estimated cost of treatment for 84 days (the standard protocol) is about 672$ each. They also need to have bloodwork done periodically to check to make sure the medicine is working. 

Please help me save these sweet precious souls. Any amount of donation will help so much. Sharing this GoFundMe will help as well. Thank you for taking the time to read, donate and share. 

“FIP (feline infectious peritonitis) is a serious viral disease that affects around 2% of domestic cats. It happens when a mutation of the feline coronavirus (FCoV) triggers an abnormal immune response. FIP primarily occurs in young cats but it can affect cats of any age— especially those with weaken immune systems. An estimated 15,000 US cats are diagnosed with FIP per year. FIP is one of the biggest killers of kittens and young adult cats. FIP is caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus. Most cats carry a strain of this virus without showing any symptoms. However, in some cases, the virus can mutate and trigger an abnormal immune response in the cats body. When this mutation occurs it leads to FIP — an inflammatory disease that can affect various organs. Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is a very contagious virus and quite common among cats. However, the development of FIP is much less common.” If you need/want more information on FIP or treatment options please feel free to reach out directly. 

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