Support Stitch's Life-Saving Surgery

When you love your pet, you try absolutely everything you can to save them.

This is Stitch. He’s a four-year-old, 17-pound bundle of fluff and purrs. I’ve owned Stitch ever since he was 7 weeks old, when he was found in a garage with his sister, Lilo. He’s truly one of the sweetest cats you’ll ever meet.

On Thursday, September 12, I found Stitch struggling to urinate. The very next morning, I brought him into his regular vet where they determined his urine was completely full of crystals and he needed to immediately change foods and keep fluid going because he was at risk of urethra blockage. Think of this as if you were trying to pass a kidney stone or glass shards every time you pee. They sent him home with new food to try and pain medication to keep him comfortable.

After being home for only 6 hours, I noticed he had started straining to urinate, a sign that blockage may have already occurred. I rushed him to AERC (the ER vet) where he was kept overnight, given fluids and more meds, then released. Unfortunately, that was the wrong decision….

Within 12 hours, Stitch’s urethra blocked at home. This requires immediate attention and surgery from a vet, and is one of the most painful ways for an animal to die. I authorized surgery to unblock him, knowing that I could never forgive myself if I didn’t try at least once.

I’ve already paid $1500 towards his vet bills, and it could very easily climb another $5000 depending on how surgery and recovery go.

I’ve never asked for help like this before, and I’m completely embarrassed to do so. With the school year just starting, money is extremely tight and I’ve maxed out my emergency funds just to get Stitch this far.

All money raised will go towards his medical bills. In the unlikely event the goal is made, additional money would be used to purchase new feeding bowls for him to support his new lifelong diet change.

Current breakdown:

Regular Vet: $387

1st ER Visit: $1098

2nd ER Visit: $2850

New medication/food round: $162

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Photo of Stitch on the camera I monitored him on all night.