06/19/2026
Our sweet Kevin is not doing well and giving us quite the scare this week.
The severe gastrointestinal inflammation caused by lily exposure is now affecting his heart and causing a low heart rate. Because of this, he is currently on continuous ECG monitoring.
Kevin is also diabetic, and the stress and inflammation are throwing his blood glucose levels completely out of control. His medical team is having a difficult time regulating his body as he fights to recover.
Right now, Kevin is very lethargic and is not eating on his own. With his initial hospitalization after the immediate exposure and now his ongoing most recent hospitalization, his veterinary bill has already climbed to nearly $6,000 and continues to grow. This is an expense our rescue simply cannot afford on our own. Between Kevin and several recent emergencies, our outstanding veterinary costs are approaching $30,000.
With kitten season in full swing, we are faced with the heartbreaking decision to close intake until we can pay down these bills. Every day we receive calls and messages about cats and kittens needing help, and being unable to say yes is devastating.
Kevin was saved from euthanasia at the shelter. We fought for him then, and we are fighting for him now. He deserves every chance to recover.
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