Help Save Moons Leg: Urgent Surgery Needed to Walk Again

Moon is a stray community cat, who also happens to be the sweetest, most relaxed kitty there is. He loves butt scratches and has the softest, gentlest meows that he happily says ‘Hello’ with, the moment you lock eyes with him. He’s made friends with quite a few neighbors and loves to hang out in the bushes of a few homes, sometimes hanging out with you while you wash your car or garden. He’s the perfect house cat, and I’ve known from the moment I met him that he deserved a loving home indoors.

Moon came to me for his usual snack time the other day unable to use his rear right leg—he couldn’t walk, and I immediately knew something was wrong. Today, I learned he has a gnarly compound fracture, where his bone is nearly protruding out of his leg. This means he cannot be bandaged in the meantime for fear of making it worse and ripping through the skin. The vet informed me that he is in a lot of pain and needs urgent surgery, no later than this week, to save his leg.

I run a small rescue of sorts, but am currently well beyond my capacity, at 11 animals, as a single person just trying to save as many as I reasonably can.

I cannot afford this surgery. I cannot even afford an amputation. And pet insurance is not an option since even if I signed up for it right away, there’s a 6 month waiting period for any orthopedics. He can’t wait for that, he has a few days, max.

If you are able to help Moon, I greatly appreciate any and all assistance. All funds will be allocated directly to his care, and if anyone is interested in adopting sweet Moon down the road, please feel free to contact me.

With love and gratitude,

Kristian