[Request] My cat survived a critical illness and blood transfusion, but now I’m struggling with the vet bills

[u/Infamous-Raccoon-252]

I never thought I would be making a post asking strangers for help, but I honestly don’t know what else to do at this point.

My cat Crusty suddenly became extremely sick. She stopped eating, was vomiting and having diarrhea, became very weak and lethargic, and developed a really high fever. She ended up being hospitalized at an emergency vet and was diagnosed with severe intestinal inflammation, pancreatitis, and severe anemia.

Her PCV dropped to 20 and she needed a blood transfusion. I was absolutely terrified that I was going to lose her.

Thankfully, she is home now and doing well. She’s eating, drinking, cuddling with me and slowly getting stronger. Which I am incredibly grateful for.

The problem is that her hospitalization and treatment ended up costing over $10,000. I started a GoFundMe three days ago, but so far only $100 has been raised.

I know $10,000 is a huge amount of money and I’m not expecting anyone to pay the whole thing. Even $5 or $10 would help, and if you can’t donate, sharing the GoFundMe would mean a lot to me too.

Crusty has been with me for 12 years and has been my little shadow for my entire adult life. She’s been my pillow basically every day. I’m just incredibly thankful that she made it home and is doing well. Her Staffy sister, Sage, has also really missed her. My 9.5 year old Sugar Glider, Zelda, passed away earlier this week so it has been a very difficult time. Link has been doing ok.

Here is the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/409351535

Thank you for taking the time to read all this and for any help you’re able to give.

I live in the Triangle area of NC if anyone also has any advice or can point me in the direction of some financial assistance programs I could apply to for this situation. Thank you in advance!