Please Help, Putting A Cat Down, Surrendering...

[annguyen]

Hi everyone,

I came on this site when I needed help a month ago with tips and advice on how to care for and give a stray cat the best quality of life, with the transition of indoor/outdoor. I received a ton of help within 24 hours.

Here I am now, asking for help. I’m heartbroken to say that my cat got ran over by a car last night. He’s currently suffering from a broken or fractured jaw, a possible abdomen hernia, as well as some head trauma. I have 24 hours to make a decision of taking him to get emergency surgery. The initial visit cost me $1000, because it was an emergency examination visit. They took one X-ray and confirmed his jar is definitely locked. The vet also confirmed there’s definitely some head trauma as well. I can’t afford another X-ray to confirm if he has a hernia. He’s in so much pain, and I don’t know what else to do.


I am not one to ask for financial assistance from anyone, but I love and want to keep my cat. I’ve set up a gofundme in hopes to raise as much as I can within the next 24 hours. I know that it may not be possible to raise everything I need to get the surgery but anything will help. Please consider donating, I want to get him the care he needs but if I can’t find the funds, then I will have to make the ultimate decision to surrender him to a shelter. However, the outcome will be unknown, and it breaks my heart that I won’t know if he will be saved and adopted or put down.

If I can raise even $600, and it isn’t possible to save him, this would allow me to be with him during his last moments.

Click here to support Please help save my nugget organized by An Nguyen

 

[Furballsmom]

Hello, I'm so very sorry this happened!!
Just in case, there may be something here that helps as well;
No Money For Vet Care? How To Find Help And Save Your Cat's Life

Financial Aid for Pets

 

[Norachan]

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[catsknowme]

oh no - what a terrible situation!! I hope that your poor kitty was given pain management at the very least! You can also see if the vet accepts Care Credit - if you apply online, you might get turned down but if that happens, you can call the 800 number and talk to a live agent. If you pay off the Care Credit in 6 months (or whatever your particular arrangement is) then you don't have to pay interest.
As for crowdfunding, it often helps if you post a picture of the vet bill and the name & contact information of the vet. PayPal is another way to get funds & it is faster than getting them through GoFundMe which takes a 10% cut of the action and can take awhile to put the money in your account. I hope that these tips help you get your poor baby the urgent care that he needs. Please keep us posted!
~ ~ ~ Prayers and vibes

 

[rubysmama]

I'm so very sorry.

 

[Jcatbird]

A annguyen I am so sorry. Going to PM you.

 

[annguyen]

oh no - what a terrible situation!! I hope that your poor kitty was given pain management at the very least! You can also see if the vet accepts Care Credit - if you apply online, you might get turned down but if that happens, you can call the 800 number and talk to a live agent. If you pay off the Care Credit in 6 months (or whatever your particular arrangement is) then you don't have to pay interest.
As for crowdfunding, it often helps if you post a picture of the vet bill and the name & contact information of the vet. PayPal is another way to get funds & it is faster than getting them through GoFundMe which takes a 10% cut of the action and can take awhile to put the money in your account. I hope that these tips help you get your poor baby the urgent care that he needs. Please keep us posted!
~ ~ ~ Prayers and vibes

I didn’t know gofundme takes a portion, it really is my last resort. I would never ask anyone for financial assistance, but this is a really hard time of need for me. I didn’t know where else to turn.

 

[Jcatbird]

Show your vet the go fund me account and sign papers promising payment! There are ways to try and work around things. Look into Care Credit immediately as well as calling your Humane Society to see if there are any assistance programs. I know you are dealing with a lot right now but go to the links provided above by mamanyt1953 . These people know what they are talking about. Post the vet estimates or bill on your accounts everywhere. Cover your name and address and phone if you do it on here.

 

[Furballsmom]

Hang in there, let us know how things are going

 

[kittychick]

I don't have enough words to say how sorry I am for you - - - I know you must be a wreck. Know that everyone's thinking of you -- - and your kitty - - -and I hope you'll keep us updated!

 

[catsknowme]

I didn’t know gofundme takes a portion, it really is my last resort. I would never ask anyone for financial assistance, but this is a really hard time of need for me. I didn’t know where else to turn.

You turned to the right place! Nobody will judge you here - you are not asking for frivolous things. We are TCS family and I, for one, am honored that you reached out to us.
And give yourself a pat on the back for rescuing your kitty! Never accept criticism from anyone saying you do too much for a cat! God gave a good heart that even the scoffers often benefit from - just as they benefit from the rest of us here.
And any updates on the little patient? Continuing my prayers & vibes! ~ Susan

 

[annguyen]

Hi everyone, quick update. Thanks a ton to Jcatbird , I stopped by the shelter I was at yesterday and received some pain meds and some critical care food for nugget. I’ll be monitoring him for the next few days and will be going for more xrays. If it wasn’t for each one of you helping me out, I would’ve by now at this point surrendered him. I’m so happy he seems to be turning around, he’s finally eating and limping around a little bit. The vet he saw today said he seems to be doing good, all things considered. Praying for the best possible outcome. Thank you all again, will continue to keep you updated!

 

[Furballsmom]

I’m so happy he seems to be turning around, he’s finally eating and limping around a little bit

With your love and this cat's strength, you all are an amazing team!! This is fantastic news!!!

 

[Jcatbird]

Thank goodness!!!!! That’s the best news ever! Sometimes the people here can help. I’m glad a few calls made a difference for you and Nugget. The right vet care is so important. You just keep being the great Mom you are! We’ll have you both in our thoughts as you work through this.

 

[Jcatbird]

Thank you to Angell of Noshoba!!! The referrals were awesome. I really appreciate the kindness shown when I called. I hope that your assistance and kindness will be returned to you tenfold. Your care about annnguyen and Nugget mean a great deal to us all!

 

[Furballsmom]

It sounds as though this kitty has an incredible number of people on his team!! Bless you all of you!

 

[kittychick]

This shows why it's absolutely wonderful to have a site with such a wonderful, far-reaching group of people who network and go the extra mile. Glad to hear that things are headed in a better direction!!!! (yeah Jcatbird for going the extra step!!!!!!!!!!)

 

[Jcatbird]

It is a great site! Without it I would never have known about Nugget. All I did was look into the issues and take the time to make phone calls. It takes a group effort to really help. When people work together, good things start to happen. We all want Nugget to be okay. We’ll be keeping Mom and kitty in our thoughts.

 

[annguyen]

Just wanted to drop a picture really quick, taking nug to get some more xrays today. Will come back and update afterwards.

 

[Jcatbird]

Looks like Nugget is doing the best effort to eat in spite of the jaw. I am hoping only minor damage occurred. Heal little Nugget. Heal! Best wishes , hopes, good vibes and all good energy sent that is possible.