My cat needs life-saving care and I’m terrified I’m going to lose him.

My sweet boy Cheeto became suddenly sick, and the vet believes he has pancreatitis or a GI perforation — both can be fatal without emergency treatment. He’s currently hospitalized and being kept stable with IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain meds, but he needs to be transferred to an ICU for further treatment and possible surgery.

The cost is $6,000–$10,000, and I simply can’t afford it on my own. I’m applying for every program I can, but I’m running out of time.

Cheeto is my heart. He sleeps by my side every night, follows me from room to room, and has been my comfort through some of the hardest times. I can’t imagine losing him because I couldn’t come up with the money fast enough.

If you’re able to help — even a few dollars — it could literally save his life. And if you can’t donate, sharing this means more than you know.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. And thank you for giving my baby a chance to come home.