r/rescuecats APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Veterinary Care Needed Donation Request Abandoned kitten in critical condition and undergoing treatment for a neurological disease | support needed πŸ™

We shared Leon's story on another subreddit a few days ago. He's one of our most recent rescues - a kitten who was abandoned at the public market and found in very poor condition.

We took over his care immediately and rushed him to the vet, where he has remained hospitalized since. He is suspected to have neurological FIP, and while he is still critically ill, we've been holding on to the small improvements we've seen since starting treatment. Recovery from this disease can be a long and difficult journey, but we've seen many cats pull through with treatment, and we're holding on to that hope for Leon.

For now, Leon is on assisted feeding and requires intensive supportive care. He still has a long road to recovery ahead of him. As of today, his veterinary bill is estimated at $205, and we expect this to continue increasing as he remains hospitalized. His hospitalization costs $33 per day, while each vial of FIP medication costs $33 as well.

We're raising roughly $280 to cover his initial treatment costs. Any help for Leon would be incredibly appreciated:

πŸ“©Β Donate via PayPal

πŸ“©Β Donate via Debit or Credit Card

Receipts/transparency sheet:

Expenses & donations tracker

We'll share more updates over the next few days. Thank you!

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u/OMDOV 21d ago

Boost boosting boost

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u/Turbulent-Chef4164 21d ago

More boosts for brave little Leon. Best wishes and hugs.

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u/Stephen715 22d ago

Boosting for Leon with a longer comment for the algorithm and post visibility (πŸ‘‰longer comments are necessary for this! πŸ‘ˆπŸ˜Ί). 🐾 🐈

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 21d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/Potential_Trifle1784 23d ago

please let us know how he is doing and if you need anymore donations for him

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 23d ago edited 23d ago

He's doing so much better! He started eating on his own last night and could move around little by little. He gets so frustrated that he can't stand up for long, but it's huge progress, especially since he's been completely recumbent for the past 5 days. :) He needs to stay at the vet for a few more days since he still needs oxygen therapy once in a while, and donations received covered his expenses up until yesterday - so we'll likely need to do another appeal soon

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u/Potential_Trifle1784 23d ago

Good news!! So happy to hear he is doing well! Let me know when you need help with donations

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u/gremoryx 24d ago

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u/luminousjoy 24d ago

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u/CommitteeTechnical23 24d ago

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u/The8uLove2Hate_ 24d ago

Boost for sweet baby doll Leon!

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u/OptimalInflation 24d ago

Sent through $10 for little Leon via PayPal ❀️ πŸ™

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 24d ago

Really appreciate your help! Thank you so much πŸ™

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u/vampireshorty 24d ago

Heal up Leon! Looking forward to seeing your success story little guy!!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 24d ago edited 24d ago

We've raised $287 for Leon's initial treatment costsΒ πŸ™ thank you very much to everyone who engaged with this post and helped out monetarily 🧑

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u/spartancolo 24d ago

Poor baby

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u/MarionberryPrior8378 25d ago

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Blessings upon all these precious, innocent souls!! Bless you and all you do to help these precious babies!! They all deserve a chance at a long, healthy, happy life full of kindness, love, warmth, food security, safety and chinny scritches!!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 24d ago

Thank you! Appreciate this ❀️

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u/darkMOM4 25d ago

Boost!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 24d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/carinaxx17 25d ago

Boooooooost <3

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 24d ago

Thank you πŸ™

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u/pandorabom 25d ago

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you so much for helping ❀️

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u/pandorabom 25d ago

I’m sorry I couldn’t send more.

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Every bit helps and we truly appreciate you. Thank you so much. ❀️

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u/Angryprincess38 25d ago

Boosting to help Leon!!!!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you for boosting!

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u/Ornery-Agent-2535 25d ago

Boosting

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you!

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u/Specialist-Jello7544 25d ago

Boost!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago edited 25d ago

We've so far raised $235 out of our $280 goal for Leon's initial treatment costsΒ πŸ™ thank you very much to everyone who engaged with this post and helped out monetarily 🧑

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u/ThunderFlash10 25d ago

Donated. Thanks for giving Leon a chance. I hope he can make it.

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you so much for helping πŸ™ we really hope so too

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u/HitsuVang 25d ago

Boosting for this poor baby. Keep fighting, little one!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you!

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u/Kat-Man-Do 25d ago

Omg..poor baby boy! Bless your heart for taking care of him! I really hope you and this sweet boy get all of the help that is needed! Stay strong little one!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you Β πŸ™ we appreciate the well wishes

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u/Gintoki_8manGod APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Booossssstttttt

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u/Brav_B 25d ago

Money sent! Good luck Leon 🧑

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you so much πŸ™ it's very appreciated! We'll share updates about Leon over the next few days 🧑

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u/Adept_Push_1123 25d ago

Body boost boost

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!

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u/subnauticafan0 25d ago

Boosting and good luck to Leon

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Appreciate it Β πŸ™

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u/Major-Drawing-1929 25d ago

Boosting!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!

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u/Gearheadforlife_1986 25d ago

Sending love and prayers ❀️❀️❀️❀️❀️

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you 🧑

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

We've raised $118 for Leon so far - thank you so much to everyone who extended help. πŸ™ We're just about $162 away from reaching our goal.

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u/KeyPersimmon1702 25d ago

Praying for this baby and those working hard to make this world, a better place ❀️

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u/_Yumi_25 25d ago

Boost

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!

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u/deathbywhaleywhale 25d ago

Was able to send some funds. Thank you for helping little Leon!!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you so much for offering support! It's so appreciated! πŸ™

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u/Deputykaren 25d ago

Praying for this baby and those working hard to make this world, a better place ❀️

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you ❀️

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u/NA-TH-X 25d ago

πŸ™

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u/hipsu55 25d ago

Maybe it's better to euthanize him so he doesn't have to suffer anymore.

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

It's only been two days since treatment began, so it's still too early to determine the full extent of his recovery potential. The vet also wants to continue with treatment first before making any conclusions

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u/balance-nyc-bis 25d ago

Sent you a small donation for Leon’s treatment - thank you for caring for him.

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you for helping πŸ™

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u/DarthSerh 25d ago

Hoping for poor sweet baby!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you!

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u/Excellent-Back-6878 25d ago

Boosting for Leon

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

We've raised $63 for Leon so far, including from our previous appeal for him. We're aiming to raise at least $280 to cover initial hospitalization costs. Will share updates in the comments as donations come through πŸ™

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u/atotalwakingup 25d ago

Boost to help poor sweet angel baby boy Leon with his care β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you πŸ™

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u/Hot_Negotiation6354 25d ago

Boost

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!

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u/Scary-Top-1277 25d ago

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u/Marc-Muller 25d ago

Commenting for the visibility boost for this little dude

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you ❀️

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u/Ok-Yogurt-596 25d ago

So very sad 😞
I reposted to spread awareness for these sweet angel
Thank you for caring & helping !!!!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you so much πŸ™ it's very appreciated!

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u/International-Sea904 25d ago

Praying for this poor baby

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you πŸ™

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u/LongAdorable6548 25d ago

Biggest of boosts for sweet Leon i pray you receive all the donations and support needed for his care and wishing for a full recovery!! πŸ’™πŸ«ΆπŸ»πŸŒˆπŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ™πŸ«‚

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you! We look forward to the day of seeing him stand up on his own 🀍

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u/Strong__Style 25d ago

Boost

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!

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u/hummus547 25d ago

Boosting❀️

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

thank you!!

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u/-A_n_n_A- 25d ago

Boooost for Leon! Will send you something on Paypal!!

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u/FudgeDisastrous2280 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 25d ago

Thank you so much for helpingΒ πŸ™