Sasha part 2 (watch part 1 if you haven't already!)
Continued from part 1...
This little kitten has already gone through more pain than any creature should ever know. But through it all, she’s kept fighting. For as long as she is fighting, I won’t give up on her. I’ve gotten good at doing one-handed bandage changes, baths (because she’s non ambulatory- she was unable to use the litterbox), esophageal tube feedings 5x a day, SO MANY different medications, round the clock care and monitoring- but she is finally turning the corner. With the feeding tube in place, she’s getting proper nutrition, gaining weight, and even playing like a kitten should. She is going to make it.
Her first 2 bills are upwards of $3,800. That’s just for the first surgery. I haven’t gotten the bill for the second and third surgeries yet but I am confident that we’ll figure it out when we get there. And believe it or not- she just had her FOURTH surgery for a tail amputation.
Sasha deserves the chance to heal, to grow, and to know what it feels like to be loved and safe. Donate to her medical fund and share her story. Together, we can show Sasha that even the smallest, most fragile lives are worth fighting for. We are fighting for her- will you join us?
Sasha part 1
This stray kitten was hit by a car. She was brought into the clinic by a good Samaritan and was hospitalized and in my care for the day. She was in rough shape with a fractured left femur, multiple wounds across her body covered in infection/abscesses, including on her face and right pelvic limb. In addition to her physical wounds, Sasha struggled with anorexia, likely from the stress and pain, and she was unable to walk, leaving her non-ambulatory (and without food) for who knows how many days until she was brought in. Her tiny body was battling anemia, and as if that wasn’t enough, she also suffered from intraocular hemorrhaging (blood in the eyes), intermittent pupil constriction, a sign of neurological complications from the accident….and let’s not forget about the broken leg! How long had she been in pain, lying there, helpless, waiting for someone to help her?
I was overseeing her care at the clinic while she was hospitalized for the day. Bloodwork, fluids, x ray, all the diagnostics, and something for the pain (broken leg!). As I drove home from work, I couldn’t stop thinking about her. It’s not her fault she was born into this harsh world. It’s not her fault she was left alone to fend for herself on the streets. I couldn’t shake the feeling that she deserves a chance to live. I refused to let her go to the shelter, where she would likely be euthanized. So, I made some calls, and our rescue team decided to fight for her.
Sasha had her first surgery a week later—an amputation to remove her fractured femur. But she also needed a second surgery for wound repair on 3 various sites that required sutures. But after her second surgery, she took a turn for the worse. She developed oral candidiasis (thrush) with tongue and mouth ulcers making eating impossible. Her body wounds were not healing. Over the next few days, she deteriorated. If she cannot eat at all, she will die. So we are now on her third surgery to place an esophageal feedi
We are still running high from Friday's Purrformance Night fundraiser! It has been the most successful fundraiser we had this year! We incorporated so many things in one event: classic film, cat education, improv comedy, prizes and even a bar! So much fun, so many laughs.
We couldn't have pulled such a successful event without our amazing community, friends, fosters, volunteers, donors, and sponsors! Thank you a million 💕
Special thanks to:
Made Up Theatre for the hilarious improv
Niles Film Museumfor the beautiful venue
Thank you for your generous support & in-kind donations:
Chewy
Usshornet
The Escape Game
Byington Vineyard and Winery
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Pet Food Express
And to the mastermind of it all... @runsonlove.ca
You are the best! 🥰
We only have a few tickets left for our Purrformance night fundraiser! Will you purchase a ticket and help us make this into a sold out event?? It's this Friday Nov 22 at 6pm!
Video created by our awesome fundraising chair Khin 💕
From grocery cart 🛒 to your heart ❤️! Welcome Grocery litter kittens!! What??? Odd theme to name kitties, I know- but these guys were born in a grocery cart and were carted around by a homeless man for weeks before they came into rescue. Hence they are named after all sorts of supermarkets! They've been in foster since they were 5 weeks old, are now fixed, vaxxed, microchipped , dewormed, flea treated and available for adoption! They also have a really good sense of musicality and timing. I'm sure they have some dance moves in them too 🤣
And this is #WhyWeRescue
Yay! Congrats to the 13 kitties adopted this week and found their furrever homes!! We are most excited and happy about Moc & Josefina (now Chicken & Nugget) who are 5 month old kitties and waited a VERY long time to find their home...and these siblings were adopted as a pair! Thank you to our wonderful adopters! Sometimes they just meet the kitties and just KNOW "these are the ones!". And that's a wrap for #nationaladoptionweek
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These 5 little ones were born from a feral mom in a neighbor's backyard. Without intervention, these guys were destined to a harsh life outdoors.
Did you know that kittens that don't have human interaction early in life grow up to be feral and fear humans? These kitties will be labeled as "feral" even at 8 weeks of age. But with proper socialization, care, and love we can change this. As we will for these 5.
Welcome to rescue little ones. ❤️
Dear Cat Lovers, We need your support for an urgent rescue mission. A large group of cats is rapidly multiplying, leading to suffering, disease, and needless deaths. So far, we’ve rescued and spayed/neutered 6 cats, but there are over 20 more that need our help.
We’re working with neighbors and local clinics, but the costs are adding up. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a huge difference in saving these vulnerable cats. Thank you!
We are so excited for our 12 kitties that found their furrever homes this weekend! The smiles on our adopter's faces are absolutely #priceless. 🥰 #WhyWeRescue. Happy lives little ones!!
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