Hello everyone, my name is Nicole and I’m eternally grateful that you’re visiting our page. Those who know me know just how much I love my fur babies, especially Earl Gray. He’s the cutest little cat with no tail and the sweetest heart. He’s never met a stranger in his life. I adopted him about 3 years ago from a shelter, and he’s about 4 years old right now and very healthy aside from some recent events. You can learn much more about him and his adopted sister Cocoa Puff on their instagram, @earl.and.the.puff

My best buddy Earl Gray and I have gone through so much in the last week. On Monday, 5/2 I noticed he wasn’t himself and took him to the emergency vet at the direction of our vet. He was diagnosed with a urinary obstruction, which is an emergency for a cat, as they can die within 24 hours if not treated. He underwent a procedure to unblock him and flush out his system from the crystals that cause the condition, then stayed in the hospital until Wednesday for monitoring with a catheter. I brought him home Wednesday morning and have been giving him all medications that the vet recommended and monitoring constantly.

Unfortunately, on Friday 5/6 Earl wasn’t himself again. I took him back to the emergency vet where they confirmed that he had re-blocked, which unfortunately happens in about 10% of cats within the first week after this procedure, since the crystals causing the issue take weeks to dissolve on their special diet. I am just devastated and can’t fathom why this would happen twice to my baby.

When this happens more than once, there is a procedure known as a PU surgery that can widen the urethral opening to prevent future instances of dangerous obstructions. I will stop at nothing to make sure Earl never needs to go through this pain and suffering again.

So far for Earl Gray’s care, I have paid about $7,000 to MedVet (exams, medications, procedures to unblock, nights in the ICU with monitoring, etc). My vet has quoted me that the PU surgery and subsequent care will require another $6,000. While I have pet insurance for Earl, the yearly max is $7,000 - and he can’t wait until next year for the PU surgery. His life depends on getting it ASAP.

If any funds raised are left over after paying Earl’s vet bills, I will donate it in his name to the ASPCA to help other sweet animals in need.

I cannot even begin to describe how much I would appreciate any amount of financial support you can share. As a full time therapist who is single, these expenses are far beyond my ability on my own. If you’ve ever loved an animal as I have, as a part of your family, and a part of your heart - I humbly ask for your help to save my best friend.

Forever grateful,

Nicole