This Sweet Cat Is Suffering From Something, But His Veterinarians Still Aren’t Sure What It Is That’s Making Him Sick
Hamden, Connecticut. Heather, her partner Chris, and Toki, who she describes as a “sweet but shy Russian blue cat,” have lived a wonderful life together for the past ten years.
So when a sudden illness came over Toki, Heather and Chris were left at a loss.
The couple shared in their GoFundMe that things have been increasingly dire for the past three months. Toki began having appetite changes, bowel issues, and issues feeling full.
Heather has already spent an unforeseen amount in hospital bills, and vets still can’t diagnose Toki with a specific illness.
Now, Heather writes, “He needs a feeding tube, ultrasound, upper and lower endoscopy, IV fluids, and a pinpoint liver ultrasound.”
She makes sure to clarify that these measures are not even a part of the treatment process—they are still only diagnostic measures, the cost of which has already risen above $6,000.
Already in the midst of financial struggles, Heather and Chris were stunned to have such a time-sensitive emergency on their hands suddenly.
They have refrained from buying a house because of financial strain, and now they are even farther from their goals.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Toki
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Still, Toki has been more than a companion for the couple; he has kept their spirits up during life’s inevitable highs and lows.
“He has been with us through several unemployment spells, near eviction, preventive cancer surgery, death, fights, and I don’t know how I would have gotten through Covid lockdown without him. He was there with unconditional love, and even though we gave it back, we have to do more.”
Heather has also come up with creative ideas to make sure donors feel appreciated. These ideas include a sliding scale, from a Christmas card from Toki to Zoom chats to art created by Toki, Heather, and Chris.
GoFundMe; pictured above is another photo of Toki
So far, the funds raised have allowed Toki’s doctors to rule out lymphoma, bringing the family one step closer to the answer that could save his life.
Check out their GoFundMe to donate or see lovely photos of Toki and his family.
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