Hi, my name is Jan, and I'm hoping that those of you who are animal lovers, and those of you who have a generous nature, can help my family get Pedro well and back to his usual self at home.

Pedro is one of our family pets, he's 10 years old and has a wonderful soul. He is a hunter at night and a gorgeous, hair shedding, attention seeking boy who loves to be cuddled and left to sleep on my bed during the day. He loves his food and has no shame in stealing his brothers and sisters meals.

Unfortunately, for the past week he has been in the Intensive Care Unit of our local vets due to an initial diagnosis of a blockage in his bladder. It then became clear that he had an infection in the bladder , which in turn has affected his organs, potassium levels and is at risk of kidney and heart failure. :(

He has had catheters put in and taken out three times to empty his bladder of built up fluids because he can't pee naturally due to the lining of the bladder being corroded by the infection and the detritus blocking the catheter tubes. Each time he is put under anaesthetic.

He is on four different kind of medications - painkillers, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants.

His care program is based on constant monitoring by two different vet practices (one does day shifts, the other night shifts), regular examinations, testing of blood and potassium levels and checking the catheter is allowing natural flow of urine.

We get regular updates, daytime, evening and overnight on whether any progress is being made.

The costs for his care are currently at around £5000.

Financially, I don't have the level of income to be able to cover these costs. So I’m asking for help to pay the bills, I know it’s a big ask, and I would be truly and eternally grateful for anything you are able to donate. Anything you can offer will help us continue the efforts to save his life.

If you wish to, please keep Pedro in your prayers and send him healing for a good recovery and return home.

With love & gratitude

Jan