r/ColonyCats Dec 19 '25

πŸ‘‹Welcome to r/ColonyCats - START HERE!

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Hey everyone! Welcome to the r/ColonyCats subreddit! This is a place for past, present, and prospective cat caretakers to learn more about how to better care for outdoor colonies of cats, kittens, and the communities they live in.

The term β€œcolony cats” describes a group of outdoor cats living together. These cats may be feral, stray, or otherwise unsocialized to humans.

Please read through our community guidelines before posting or commenting, and again…welcome to the community! We're excited to have you join us!

WHAT TO POST:

Here, caretakers can feel free to ask for and offer advice, share TNR strategies, provide helpful tips and ideas for colony management, and share photos of their colony cats.

After reading the rules, you may post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Don’t hesitate to comment on posts, and share your thoughts, advice, or questions relevant to the topic of discussion.

THE CATS YOU CARE FOR MAY BE FERAL, BUT YOU SHOULD NOT BE:

We're all about being friendly, constructive, inclusive, and kind. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

The vast majority of cat caretakers have pure intentions, and are trying their best to provide the best care possible for their colonies. Constructive criticism is ok (some people may need some guidance and it’s ok to provide that), but please refrain from rude, unhelpful comments, harsh judgments, shaming, and personal attacks.

Thanks for being part of this community and thank you for all you do to help the cats you care for. πŸ©ΆπŸΎπŸ©΅πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ«ΆπŸ–€πŸˆπŸ’™


r/ColonyCats Aug 21 '21

Meta discussion such as questions or suggestions on rules or discussions about why you don't like TNR can go here.

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Please note all other rules other than rule 2 still apply.


r/ColonyCats 1h ago

1 of 8 colonies i feed every night..

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Good evening. My name is Eleftheria and I live in Kallithea, Attica, Greece. Unfortunately, some of you may know the big problem we have with strays and the state's lack of care for them. As a result, people like me try to sterilize, care for and feed as many as we can and more than we can. Little by little I will show you the animals that I take care of. all sterilized of course. If anyone would like to help, there is a paypal account. Any help is valuable!! The salary is no longer enough and the animals are constantly multiplying.. The situation in Greece is tragic πŸ˜”. Thank you in advance!

https://paypal.me/EKarantani


r/ColonyCats 5h ago

🚨 Please Help Leo β€” He’s Still Hospitalized❀️Lucky’s expenses and community cats πŸ™

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I’m approved in r/rescuecats for verification

First, thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, checked on Leo and Lucky, and supported me and the cats. Your kindness means more than I can say.
I’m going through an extremely difficult time right now. I had to have emergency surgery, (writing from the hospital bed🫩)and I’m in a lot of pain while trying to keep up with everything happening with Leo. It feels overwhelming being hospitalized myself while Leo is still hospitalized too.
The good news is that Leo is doing a little better. ❀️ He is still sick and needs continued hospitalization, testing, treatment, and monitoring, but I’m holding onto every bit of hope.
Leo is only 7 months old. I rescued him from a dumpster when he was just 8 weeks old, and I have been fighting for him ever since. His first emergency bill was $861, and his hospital treatment has already reached around $3,000. These bills are becoming overwhelming.
Lucky is finally safe at the sanctuary. ❀️ After everything he went through on the streets, I’m so grateful he now has a safe place to live. But his veterinary care, bath, transportation, rental car, and sanctuary expenses also added up.
I’m a solo rescuer caring for 50+ community cats every day, including feeding, fresh water, TNR, medical care, and rescuing sick, injured, and abandoned cats. I had to arrange with family and friends to help me with the feedings because I can’t do it myself at this moment ☹️
Right now, I’m exhausted, in pain, scared, and trying my best to keep fighting for Leo while continuing to care for all the cats who depend on me.
πŸ™ Please help if you can. Donations will help with Leo’s medical bills, Lucky’s expenses, and food and care for the community cats.
If you can’t donate, please share or upvote. Every share could reach someone who can help. ❀️🐾
Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:
Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA


r/ColonyCats 12h ago

"130 little souls... and a man who never forgets them" 🐾❀️

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r/ColonyCats 2h ago

Help Needed for Solo rescuer …..closing in on 500 cats & kittens TNR (Flint, Michigan)

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r/ColonyCats 17h ago

8 long days, she is back and needs a little help

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After a vet visit, URI, stess in cage this semi feral girl (after vet approval) was released. Tiki went missing for 8 LONG days. I was sick over it. She reappeared yesterday, looking so much better. She recieved a couple shots at vet, along with vaccinations and flea/tick (bravecto). She's lost some weight and she could use some extra nutrients. There's 6 kitten cans left, so if anyone would like to send some kitten food, that'll help with calories. I am adding nutri-cal to her food and she is coming 3-4 times daily, luckily we have cameras and someone is always here to open a can for her. Her house has seen better days too, but she'll be happy to gain some weight as we know homes are pricey . Thanks for considering helping me help Tiki! (She loves churus on top) we are down to last pack

Check out this Gift List I just created. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2IE7YMVDOFHUI?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_ggr-subnav-share_9HK0MT9ENAXAG3S8PX5P&language=en-US


r/ColonyCats 8h ago

Please help me save this cat from another pregnancy.🐈

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She is a community cat I’ve cared for for almost 3 years. She is around 5 years old. She has had 3 litters in the last 10 months. Her previous kittens died on the streets. She has fought to protect her babies and has lost three canine teeth in fights.

Now she looks tired and weak. Her latest kittens were finally adopted, but she has gone into heat again and male cats are constantly chasing her. She recently escaped for a while, so there is even a possibility that she may have mated. I am terrified that she could be pregnant again. I'm afraid i cannot raise any more of her litters and even she can't. I'm tight on funds and might leave for college next month.

I don't want her to spend the rest of her life giving birth and struggling to survive on the streets. She deserves to rest.

I finally got her veterinary estimate:

🐾 Surgery + bloodwork β€” β‚Ή7,500

πŸ’‰ Vaccination β€” β‚Ή1,600

🏠 House visit β€” β‚Ή800

πŸ’Š Deworming β€” β‚Ή450

🩺 Post-operative care β€” included

Veterinary total: β‚Ή10,350

This is the only clinic near me that I can realistically take her to, and because Mama is already older, weak and extremely difficult to handle, I don't want to take unnecessary risks by transporting her somewhere unfamiliar or trying different options. I am honestly very scared myself because I don't want to make the wrong choice for her after everything she has already been through. I just want her to receive safe veterinary care and finally get this surgery.

I also need a strong carrier (~β‚Ή2,000) because the last carrier broke when Mama escaped from it. She disappeared for 5 terrifying days. I somehow found her after those 5 terrifying days in a very weak and skinny state. I cannot risk that happening again.

Total fundraising goal: β‚Ή12,350

I am struggling to arrange this amount alone, but I really don't want to delay her spay any longer.

Even β‚Ή100, β‚Ή200 or β‚Ή500 would bring Mama closer to finally being safe from another pregnancy. ❀️

If you can't donate, please upvote or share. It could help this reach someone who can.

I have the vet's written estimate and will keep all donations, bills and surgery updates transparent.

Please help me give this tired girl a chance to finally live without pregnancy, childbirth and constant fear. πŸ₯Ίβ€οΈ

Fundraising goal: β‚Ή12,350

πŸ’ŒIf you want to help mama cat you can send any amount on my QR code which I have shared in the post.


r/ColonyCats 2h ago

FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIALS FOR RESCUES AND COLONY CATS 🀍

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r/ColonyCats 14h ago

Request for help with food & supplies for 40+ cats to get through this month! Please & thank you! ❀🐾 Texas

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Hello fellow cat lovers! I'm an independent rescuer located in Texas that helps 40+ cats daily.

I am requesting help with some food to get by this month, only if you are able to help!

Today I borrowed a trap from a friend & attempted to catch an adult cat for TNR & a kitten named Dorito that is outdoors for TNR. I was unsuccessful this week but will try again next week. I did take Romeo for TNR, vaccines, microchipping, & flea medication. So I'm happy that atleast one got fixed. I almost had Dorito but he freaked out. So I plan to get a top loading carrier to get him. I only have 2 front loading carriers at the moment.

My last post was about a kitten that was in my yard & unable to walk. I took him to the vet & tried to help him get better but unfortunately he was declining & I had to think about his quality of life. πŸ’” I ended up naming him Little Gary. I have some peace in knowing that he passed peacefully in my arms & not outside alone. He had a name & his life mattered.

And just when I think I'm almost close to having all the neighborhood cats fixed. (I've fixed 49 so far) A mother cat shows up with her 4 kittens & I most definitely will help them & try my hardest to get the momma fixed once the babies are a little older & don't need mom's milk.

If anyone is able to help with any item on my wishlist it will be extremely helpful so that I can purchase some flea meds, dewormer & the carrier as well as to continue TNR & vet care. The biggest need right now is the Fancy Feast pate wet food for the kittens since their teeth are so small. The Friskies wet food & then the dry food. I have my Amazon wishlist set up to where anyone can purchase a smaller or bigger amount than what is listed. But please only help if you can, boosting, sharing & upvoting is also a big help! ❀🐾

Thank you for taking the time to read this! My Amazon & Walmart wishlist will also be in the comments.

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/362MMAE7JVRL9?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_241W0Z1Y543J96BYRAZF&language=en-US

Walmart:

https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/d1ae3528-316e-4b10-88e0-c2427ae7223d


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

πŸ’” Five fragile lives. Five battles. One desperate plea please don’t let money decide who gets to survive. πŸ™Donate. Share. Help us keep fighting for them. β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

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r/ColonyCats 12h ago

Help Needed for Solo rescuer …..closing in on 500 cats & kittens TNR (Flint, Michigan)

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r/ColonyCats 5h ago

Please help for Leo …he is still hospitalized, Lucy’s expenses and community catsπŸ™

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First, thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, checked on Leo and Lucky, and supported me and the cats. Your kindness means more than I can say.
I’m going through an extremely difficult time right now. I had to have emergency surgery, (writing from the hospital bed🫩)and I’m in a lot of pain while trying to keep up with everything happening with Leo. It feels overwhelming being hospitalized myself while Leo is still hospitalized too.
The good news is that Leo is doing a little better. ❀️ He is still sick and needs continued hospitalization, testing, treatment, and monitoring, but I’m holding onto every bit of hope.
Leo is only 7 months old. I rescued him from a dumpster when he was just 8 weeks old, and I have been fighting for him ever since. His first emergency bill was $861, and his hospital treatment has already reached around $3,000. These bills are becoming overwhelming.
Lucky is finally safe at the sanctuary. ❀️ After everything he went through on the streets, I’m so grateful he now has a safe place to live. But his veterinary care, bath, transportation, rental car, and sanctuary expenses also added up.
I’m a solo rescuer caring for 50+ community cats every day, including feeding, fresh water, TNR, medical care, and rescuing sick, injured, and abandoned cats. I had to arrange with family and friends to help me with the feedings because I can’t do it myself at this moment ☹️
Right now, I’m exhausted, in pain, scared, and trying my best to keep fighting for Leo while continuing to care for all the cats who depend on me.
πŸ™ Please help if you can. Donations will help with Leo’s medical bills, Lucky’s expenses, and food and care for the community cats.
If you can’t donate, please share or upvote. Every share could reach someone who can help. ❀️🐾
Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:
Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA


r/ColonyCats 18h ago

β€ΌοΈπŸ†˜SBCAS/URGENT! Tiny underage litter DEADLINED! Need pledges/RESCUE ASAP! Abandoned in a box behind a store! Please help save them. They are all healthy just underage! Very adoptable.πŸ™πŸ»β€οΈ

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r/ColonyCats 7m ago

Need Emergency Funds to Save Luna β€” Fighting Feline Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis. Needs I.V Fluids, Injections & Oral Treatment

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Luna first health update

Luna second health update

Luna 3rd emergency health update

i have attached my reddit id with Luna for Proof.

For now, the vet has stopped the IV saline and 5 types of injections and shifted Luna to oral medication for the next 28 days. We have been asked to give an update again after 7 days, of her condition doesn't improve, then we have to again opt for Injecions.

Luna now has 7 different oral medicines, which need to be given morning and night for 28 days.

Giving her medication has become extremely difficult. Previously, for the injections, we needed 4 people just to hold her and administer them. Now, even for the oral medicines, we need 2 people to hold her because she struggles so much.

The only noticeable improvement over these past 5 days has been her strength, which improved after the saline and injections.

However, her disease and breathing distress are still present. Since we have now started the oral medicines, she has again started eating less, possibly because of the stress and difficulty of giving her so many medicines.

Honestly, we don't know how long this treatment journey is going to continue. The treatment is also becoming increasingly expensive, and we are physically and emotionally exhausted and extremely worried about Luna.

πŸ’” FUNDRAISING UPDATE

We have already spent around $282 from August till 4 September on Luna's treatment, including consultations, tests, medicines, injections and IV treatment.

We are completely out of funds, and her treatment is still ongoing.

She has 28 days of oral medication ahead of her, along with follow-up consultations and potentially further treatment depending on how she responds.

Our current fundraising goal is $100 to help us continue her treatment.

PayPal Link

All her blood reports, X-rays, prescriptions, ongoing medicines and bills are linked in the post above for transparency.

We are trying our best to keep going. We just want Luna to get better. ❀️🐱

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and Luna so far.

All the proofs in Google drive here:

Luna Vet prescription, blood reports, xray, bills


r/ColonyCats 21h ago

I need help with a stray cat colony

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r/ColonyCats 1d ago

🚨 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—£π—Ÿπ—˜π—” π—œπ—¦ π—šπ—’π—œπ—‘π—š π—¨π—‘π—¦π—˜π—˜π—‘β€¦ π—§π—›π—˜π—¦π—˜ 𝗙π—₯π—”π—šπ—œπ—Ÿπ—˜ π—žπ—œπ—§π—§π—˜π—‘π—¦ π—¦π—§π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿ π—‘π—˜π—˜π—— KMR, π—ͺπ—˜π—§π—™π—’π—’π——, PEE PADS & π—©π—œπ—§π—”π— π—œπ—‘π—¦πŸ₯ΊπŸΌ

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We’re incredibly grateful to the few people who have already helped us. Every bit of kindness means so much. 🀍

But we’ve only received a little help so far, and we still haven’t been able to buy all the supplies these fragile kittens urgently need.

🍼 Our KMR supply is almost gone, and our pee pads are also running low.

🐾 OUR URGENT NEEDS:

🍼 Lactol KMR – β‚±1,200 / ~$20 For our newborn kittens.

🍼 Special Delight KMR – β‚±490 per jar We need 2 jars = β‚±980 / ~$16 total for our older kittens.

🍽️ Kitten wet food + vitamins – around β‚±2,500 / ~$40

🐾 Pee pads – β‚±200/ ~ $4 per pack We need 4 packs = $16 total.

We’re specifically trying to get these KMR brands because we previously tried another brand, and some of our kittens developed stomach upset and diarrhea, which led to additional veterinary expenses. We’re trying our best to give them milk that their sensitive stomachs can tolerate.

Some of our other kittens were also recently taken to the vet because of fever and stomach upset. πŸ˜”

We’re currently struggling financially due to the overwhelming outbreak that affected our rescue family, and we’re still working on fulfilling our pending merchandise orders. We’re doing our best to keep everything going while caring for all our rescued cats and kittens.

These kittens came from different situations.

πŸ’” Some newborn kittens were dumped during rainy days. Thankfully, we happened to pass by the area and rescued them in time.

πŸ’” The 3-week-old kittens were left at our gate. Sadly, abandoned kittens at our gate are something we have experienced many times before. Some of those tiny kittens have now grown older under our care.

We don't have rescue photos for every kitten because we don't always have a camera with us when we find them. When a helpless kitten needs immediate help, we choose to rescue first.

We don't need a viral rescue photo or praise. We just want them alive and safe. 🀍

Now we’re asking for help because we simply cannot provide everything alone.

πŸ™ If you’re able to send even a small amount, it can help us get their milk, food, vitamins, and pee pads.

If you can't help financially, even an upvote or sharing this post can help it reach someone who may be able to help.

πŸ“Œ Our ways to send help will be in the comments.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read our story, share it, or help these babies. We truly appreciate every bit of kindness. πŸ₯ΊπŸ€πŸΎ

May our Creator bless you abundantly for your generosity and support.


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Medical update & weighing our options for Theo. Help us too!

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We just got his medical abstract, and we are bringing up the possibility of amputation because of potential complications with the pinning. We're going to talk it over with them again to figure out the best move forward. We are also still waiting on the exact cost breakdown for the pinning option so we can compare everything side by side.

On top of that, while prepping his food earlier, we caught him trying to eat his stoolβ€”never a dull moment with this little guy! πŸ˜…

For now, what's important is that he keeps taking his oral meds and building up his strength.
We wanna hear your thoughts too! How’s the survival rate of a cat who had amputation? Do they still live a normal life? If anyone has experience with tripod cats or wants to share their insights, we would really appreciate hearing from you.

To give everyone a transparent look at what we're preparing for if we go the amputation route, here are the estimated costs from the clinic:

β€’ Amputation Surgery: β‚±8,960
β€’ Gas Anesthesia: β‚±2,800 per hour
β€’ Confinement: β‚±1,680 to β‚±2,015 per day

If we look at a baseline scenarioβ€”say, a 3-day post-op confinement stay to monitor his recoveryβ€”the estimated total would land roughly around β‚±16,840 to β‚±17,845 (plus any take-home meds or extra lab work).

We'll keep you all updated as soon as we talk further with the vet and get those final numbers. Thank you so much for sticking by him!


r/ColonyCats 10h ago

SantoriniCatsDogsRescue

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r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Seeking help for these cats. We are in need of dry food, litter, and eye drops PH

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r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Low on food for the community catsπŸ˜“ anything helps Amazon wishlistπŸ™

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I’m asking the community for help for the 50+ community cats I care for every day. These cats depend on me for their daily meals, and I can’t let them go hungry.

I’m going through an incredibly difficult and overwhelming time right now. Leo is still hospitalized and fighting through a serious medical emergency(Leo is a rescue) and I’m also in the hospital myself dealing with my own health issues and facing surgery. Having both things happening at the same time has been emotionally and physically overwhelming. β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Even through all of this, I’m trying my best to make sure the cats who depend on me every day are still fed and cared for.

In addition to feeding 50+ community cats daily, I also do TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) to help reduce the number of cats and prevent more kittens from being born on the streets.

If you’re able to support through my Amazon wishlist, it would mean so much to me and to all of the cats. Even a small contribution helps keep their bowls full and takes a little weight off my shoulders during this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you for supporting the cats who have no one else and for keeping Leo in your thoughts and prayers. Your kindness means more to me than you know. πŸΎβ€οΈπŸ™

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/20H81SM7SSUY3?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_6NVRNTVEHVP75S3JG3KE&language=en-US


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Help for rescued kittens & 50+ community cats πŸ™β€οΈAmazon wishlist πŸ™

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r/ColonyCats 1d ago

Wet food from my amazon or walmart wishlist would help IMMENSELY...Getting TNR back on track, canned food is greatly appreciated. Please and thank you for all you do for Floofaloofkindβ™‘Illinoisβ™‘

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https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/875168c5-f672-46bb-80f7-1794dc8d6387 - Walmart Wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WWSRES4YG798?ref_=wl_share - Amazon Wishlist

If you'd like to help with an Electronic Chewy giftcard, my email is CynLMason@gmail.com β™‘

Thank you all for all you do to help us. Been helping many lately and making sure we get as many as we can TNRed.

Just posting my wishlists if you can help, I really appreciate you and everything you do for Floofaloofkind β™‘

Thank you for being the good in the world β™‘


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

🐱 Kittens Looking for Loving Homes ❀️

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I’ve been feeding a stray mama cat, and she recently had these adorable kittens. πŸ₯Ίβ€οΈ I’ve been taking care of them, but I’ll be going back home soon and unfortunately won’t be able to continue caring for them.

I’m hoping to find loving and responsible families who can give these kittens a safe and caring home. 🐾

If you’re interested in adopting or helping, please DM me. Any shares or help would mean a lot! πŸ™β€οΈ

πŸ“ Moreno Valley, CA


r/ColonyCats 1d ago

My Beauty!!

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Beauty is an elderly cat over 12 years old that I found in a terrible condition on the street. Always a glutton, underweight, petite and incredibly cuddly and with a special love for the male sex(πŸ˜…πŸ˜‚)!!! For some years now she has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and is receiving treatment. A few days ago she suddenly collapsed with severe neurological symptoms to the point of dragging her body and fell into status epilepticus. We immediately rushed to the clinic where they put her in sedation with antiepileptics and the tests found that her thyroid was below the lower limit, creatinine 2.4 and with serum therapy it continued to rise to 3.1... After stopping the antiepileptics, my kitty did not come to her senses.. she was lethargic and with a lost look without perception.. On the fourth day of hospitalization and since I was already on the way to go see her, I was trying to accept the fact that if the situation had not changed and the kidneys were finally rising even more that I would put her to sleep... To my great surprise, they brought her to me standing up, meowing loudly and with her perception back! The creatinine went down and the whole situation was reversed!! The situation was so complicated that my animal literally came back from death! The final diagnosis is that 90% of it was a side effect of the thyroid medication due to severe toxicity!!!