Hello, everyone!
This is the story of a small kitten that desperately needs our help and support. His name is Jake and he is only 3 months old. Jake was living in a cat colony in a place, filled with garbage. He had not a good start in life. He was found in a helpless condition just as you can see in the photos. He had curled in a ball, next to the garbage, feeling pain, out in the cold and death was perhaps very close.
I saw him in this state and even though i have 8 cats and 2 dogs under my care, i could not turn away and leave him there. I immediately brought him to veterinary clinic where it became clear that his small body is fighting against 3 cat viruses at the same time! He was positive for panleukopenia, corona and calici viruses. Vets said they rarely seen such a small kitten with 3 positive tests and still alive. His temperature was low because he was dehydrated and his mouth was all covered in big wounds which did not allow him to eat. He needed to receive intensive therapy and the chances for his survival are very slim.
So, Jake was admitted into intensive care unit and began receiving therapy with antibiotics, serum and many other medicines that will try to save his life. On the second day he became interested in food and even tried on his own to eat but the wounds in his mouth, caused by the calici virus, still cause him a lot of pain.
It seems that Jake has extreme fighting spirit and he wants to live. He has seized his small life and does not let it go. For now, at least. It is up to us now that we help him have a future away from the streets and the garbage.
Vets are very happy with the progress Jake has made for several days and we all hope and believe he will survive but for now vets do not want to make any guarantees, because his condition is still critical and he is unable to eat on his own.
Jake will have to stay in the clinic until all of his tests are negative and this will cause a huge veterinary bill which for me it will be very difficult to handle. After his tests are negative we will try to find a foster home for him where he can adapt before adoption.
If you want to support Jake, he is placed in Dobro Hrumvane clinic - https://dobrohrumvane.com/
Every small donation will make a difference for Jake and for me!
Bank details of Dobro hrumvane clinic:
Paypal: dobrohrumvane@abv.bg
Procredit bank EAD
BIC: PRCBBGSF
IBAN: BG27PRCB92301049061116
Thank you for reading this story and please keep fingers crossed for Jake!