Help Save Zorro – My Beautiful Boy Needs a Second Chance

Hi, my name is Sarah and this is probably the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever had to share.

On Friday night at 7pm, I had to rush my boy Zorro to the emergency vet. He suddenly became weak, disoriented, and started breathing rapidly. I didn’t get home until 3am. I’ve barely slept. I’ve cried until my face is swollen. I’ve been absolutely beside myself.

Zorro has now been diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. He’s only 8 years old. He’s never had any health issues before -this all came out of nowhere, and it’s hit me so fast and so hard.

Right now he’s still in hospital, on oxygen, insulin, and medication to drain fluid from around his heart and lungs. He’s under 24/7 monitoring. He’s still very unwell, but he’s showing slight improvement and I know in my gut he’s not ready to give up. And I promised him I wouldn’t either.

Most of you have seen me share Zorro over the years, or you’ve had the honour of meeting him. You know how much love he has to give to everyone he meets. He’s the gentlest soul, and he’s made so many people fall in love with cats just by being his affectionate, sweet self.

Zorro and his brother Ralph have been with me since they were just 8 weeks old. They’re my babies. I would do absolutely anything for them.

This isn’t about keeping him alive at all costs, it’s about giving him a real chance. Because the vets believe he can recover with the right care. And I believe that too.

If I ever felt in my heart that he was giving up or suffering without hope, I’d make the kindest decision. But that’s not where we’re at. He’s still fighting. And I’m not ready to lose him...not like this.

Because this all happened over the Easter public holiday, the emergency vet rates are extremely high. The total vet bill has already passed $5,000, and I’ve had to pay $2,000 upfront just to start treatment - scraping together funds I honestly don’t have.

This has been the most emotionally and financially overwhelming 24 hours of my life. I’ve set up this GoFundMe in the hope of getting some help to cover Zorro’s care and give him the best chance at recovery.

Any amount, even the tiniest donation, or just sharing this page would mean the absolute world to me.

I never thought I’d be in this position. But here I am, asking with my whole heart. Please help me save him.

With all my love and gratitude,

Sarah & Zorro (and Ralph too)