Raising money for Disney's lifesaving treatment

Up until ten days ago, rescue cat Disney was your usual, five-month-old kitten. He was causing mischief for his foster mum and creating chaos with his siblings, then his story took a turn for the worse…

Late one evening, Disney’s foster mum noticed that Disney seemed lethargic, his breathing rate had increased and he wasn’t interested in his dinner. The following morning, he was rushed in for an emergency vet appointment.

After undergoing an x-ray it was discovered Disney had fluid on his chest and required an urgent chest drain. He crashed during the procedure but thankfully the vet got him back.

We then received the most devastating news any cat carer could hear… Disney was diagnosed with FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis).

Just a few years ago FIP was a guaranteed death sentence, and still is in the majority of cases without the right knowledge.

In 2021, a drug called GS-441524 was developed but, until recently, had not been approved for use in the UK by vet pharmaceutical companies. The administration of GS is not a straightforward one and requires accurate dosing, administering and supportive vet care for a dedicated 84 days.

It is also extremely expensive and most vets, who rarely diagnose FIP, have ever used the drug. We had to give it a shot for young Disney.

Thanks to a huge team effort, Disney has begun his (potentially) lifesaving treatment. But this treatment comes at a cost of an estimated £4,500… we don't even have half of this in our bank account.

We really need your help. Time and money is the difference between life and death for Disney.

Please help us by donating whatever amount you can. We are a small charity with limited funds, and this amount of money is unimaginable for us - but we owed it to Disney to try.