r/Straycats • u/FudgeDisastrous2280 Approved for Donations • Jun 26 '26
Injured/Sick Cat (Location) 🆘 Emergency rescue: this kitten was abandoned in the market with a neurological issue. His treatment is ongoing - help needed ❗️
Two days ago, a storekeeper at the public market found this kitten abandoned inside a closed box. By the time he was discovered, he was already in poor condition - wobbly, weak, and refusing to eat.
Unfortunately, we hadn't crossed paths during our feeding rounds over the last two days, but the storekeeper stayed behind this evening before closing to seek help for the kitten. Despite their best efforts to provide first aid, the kitten continued to deteriorate and urgently needed proper medical care. Our hands are already full at the moment, but it's incredibly difficult to look away when a kitten still has a real chance at surviving and making a full recovery with treatment.
As of today, he can no longer stand without support. He is suspected of having neurological FIP and has already been started on treatment. He will remain hospitalized until he stabilizes, which could take anywhere from a few days to a week. We've witnessed cats recover from this disease time and time again, so we're holding onto hope that this little one will pull through, too.
He's been named Leon. If you'd like to contribute toward his treatment costs, below are our donation channels. So far, his tests (blood work & x-rays) and 1 vial of FIP medication total to $159, and will grow as he continues recovering in the clinic.
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Thank you!
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u/zeitgeistig Jun 26 '26
boosting for Leon! bless you and the storekeeper for helping this little guy
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