The Noah Project
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My name is Autumn Chauvin. I'm a 26 year old graduate student from a small town in Massachusetts. When I moved into my apartment in August of 2015, I decided to take my companion of 12 years, Libby, with me. Very quickly I realized how lonely she was when I was at work and school, which is where Noah graced us with his playful, loving, fuffy self. I can't even say that I chose Noah, when in reality, Noah climbed into my purse when I went to look at his littermates. He chirped and purred when I laughed and it was then I knew he'd be perfect. Libby, having been a surrogate mother to 4 litters of kittens, was very happy to have a spunky, 10-week old kitten to take care of. It was as if he'd been in our family forever.
Shortly after moving, it was discovered that Libby had pancreatitis and cancer. She was no longer full of energy. Eating became exhausting. Many visits to the vet ensued, and not even just for Libby. Two days after Libby had been diagnosed with cancer, Noah stumbled into my bedroom looking as if he was having a stroke. Panicked, I drove him to Tuft's emergency room, where after an MRI and a spinal tap, a massive benign polyp was found. It needed to be surgically removed, but I was so thankful to know he'd be okay, for both Libby and I.
Within a few days of Noah returning home from his surgery, Libby could no longer walk. I made the painful decision to guide her over the Rainbow Bridge just before Halloween. While I was struck with my own grief and came to terms with the loss of my best friend, Noah grieved with me. He was a wonderful support and spent many days and nights simply being beside me (or in my face burping just after eating - he really is a gentleman). Since his surgery, Noah sports a head tilt that although isn't painful, will be a part of him for the rest of his life. It's actually quite endearing and he ambulates relatively well despite his head always being to one side. He always looks as though he's deep in thought.
However, the vet bills quickly accumulated. For both Noah and Libby, it left a $5,200 balance. I was fortunate enough to qualify for CareCredit and have begun to pay it off.
Noah's story does not end there. Earlier last week, he began presenting with extreme diarrhea, a high fever, incontinence and lethargy. He had no appetite and was not his usual self. I took him to his usual vet, and we began a regimen of antibiotics to cure the fever. The next day his fever grew even worse. I took him back to the vet, where an additional antibiotic was prescribed. On New Years Day, Noah's fever rose to nearly 105 and I was instructed to take him to Tufts immediately. He has been there for four days. Many tests have revealed that in addition to his outward symptoms, Noah has enlarged kidneys, swollen lymph nodes, and fluid in his stomach. Through a biopsy, lymphoma was ruled out - which only left one other very painful diagnosis - FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). It's a slow, relatively painful, and fatal disease with no treatment or vaccine.
I am devastated and broken hearted that not only did I lose my best friend in late October, but only 3 months later am I having to say goodbye to my copilot. Noah only has a few weeks to a month left with me, and I now have another $3,000 bill in addition to the already existing debt I owe to Tufts.
Since Tufts is a private animal hospital, they require a 75% down payment prior to Noah coming home. This required me to leave $2,250 before Noah could receive any of his medications and procedures. I will need to pay the remaining balance prior to picking him up tomorrow.
100% of the donations I receive will go towards Noah's vet bills. He was a blessing for Libby when she was sick, and has been a blessing for me since she's passed. I know my time left with him is short, but he will spend it knowing just how loved he is. After all he has done for me, this is the least I could do for him.
Kind words, happy thoughts and prayers are just as appreciated as monetary donations. If you are not interested in making donations to Noah through GoFundMe, you may make a donation directly through Tufts (Foster Hospital for Small Animals) on behalf of Noah Chauvin. Their number is (508) [phone redacted].
If we are lucky enough to surpass our goal of donations, all proceeds will be donated to Cornell University in their effort to research more on FIP (cornell.edu).
Hugs, purrs and many, MANY thanks,
Autumn & Noah
My name is Autumn Chauvin. I'm a 26 year old graduate student from a small town in Massachusetts. When I moved into my apartment in August of 2015, I decided to take my companion of 12 years, Libby, with me. Very quickly I realized how lonely she was when I was at work and school, which is where Noah graced us with his playful, loving, fuffy self. I can't even say that I chose Noah, when in reality, Noah climbed into my purse when I went to look at his littermates. He chirped and purred when I laughed and it was then I knew he'd be perfect. Libby, having been a surrogate mother to 4 litters of kittens, was very happy to have a spunky, 10-week old kitten to take care of. It was as if he'd been in our family forever.
Shortly after moving, it was discovered that Libby had pancreatitis and cancer. She was no longer full of energy. Eating became exhausting. Many visits to the vet ensued, and not even just for Libby. Two days after Libby had been diagnosed with cancer, Noah stumbled into my bedroom looking as if he was having a stroke. Panicked, I drove him to Tuft's emergency room, where after an MRI and a spinal tap, a massive benign polyp was found. It needed to be surgically removed, but I was so thankful to know he'd be okay, for both Libby and I.
Within a few days of Noah returning home from his surgery, Libby could no longer walk. I made the painful decision to guide her over the Rainbow Bridge just before Halloween. While I was struck with my own grief and came to terms with the loss of my best friend, Noah grieved with me. He was a wonderful support and spent many days and nights simply being beside me (or in my face burping just after eating - he really is a gentleman). Since his surgery, Noah sports a head tilt that although isn't painful, will be a part of him for the rest of his life. It's actually quite endearing and he ambulates relatively well despite his head always being to one side. He always looks as though he's deep in thought.
However, the vet bills quickly accumulated. For both Noah and Libby, it left a $5,200 balance. I was fortunate enough to qualify for CareCredit and have begun to pay it off.
Noah's story does not end there. Earlier last week, he began presenting with extreme diarrhea, a high fever, incontinence and lethargy. He had no appetite and was not his usual self. I took him to his usual vet, and we began a regimen of antibiotics to cure the fever. The next day his fever grew even worse. I took him back to the vet, where an additional antibiotic was prescribed. On New Years Day, Noah's fever rose to nearly 105 and I was instructed to take him to Tufts immediately. He has been there for four days. Many tests have revealed that in addition to his outward symptoms, Noah has enlarged kidneys, swollen lymph nodes, and fluid in his stomach. Through a biopsy, lymphoma was ruled out - which only left one other very painful diagnosis - FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). It's a slow, relatively painful, and fatal disease with no treatment or vaccine.
I am devastated and broken hearted that not only did I lose my best friend in late October, but only 3 months later am I having to say goodbye to my copilot. Noah only has a few weeks to a month left with me, and I now have another $3,000 bill in addition to the already existing debt I owe to Tufts.
Since Tufts is a private animal hospital, they require a 75% down payment prior to Noah coming home. This required me to leave $2,250 before Noah could receive any of his medications and procedures. I will need to pay the remaining balance prior to picking him up tomorrow.
100% of the donations I receive will go towards Noah's vet bills. He was a blessing for Libby when she was sick, and has been a blessing for me since she's passed. I know my time left with him is short, but he will spend it knowing just how loved he is. After all he has done for me, this is the least I could do for him.
Kind words, happy thoughts and prayers are just as appreciated as monetary donations. If you are not interested in making donations to Noah through GoFundMe, you may make a donation directly through Tufts (Foster Hospital for Small Animals) on behalf of Noah Chauvin. Their number is (508) [phone redacted].
If we are lucky enough to surpass our goal of donations, all proceeds will be donated to Cornell University in their effort to research more on FIP (cornell.edu).
Hugs, purrs and many, MANY thanks,
Autumn & Noah
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Autumn Chauvin
Organizer
Shrewsbury, MA