08/27/2026
He’s Had Fleas, Lice, a Fever… and a Balloon?! 😳🎈
A few weeks ago, sweet little Louie arrived in our foster program covered in fleas and lice. We got him feeling better, and through it all, he has been nothing but an absolute sweetheart.
Then a few days ago, Louie spiked a fever, started vomiting, and developed diarrhea. We initially wondered if stress might be the culprit. Thankfully, his temperature came down, and overnight he left us a very strange “present” in his litter box.
Our vet took a closer look and discovered what it was: a balloon. 😳🎈
Thankfully, X-rays showed no balloon material remaining. Louie is eating, playing, and acting much more like himself. He is also having his neuter surgery, and we’re keeping a very close eye on this little guy as he continues on the road to recovery.
Louie’s story is also a reminder of something we don’t always get to show you: rescuing and caring for a kitten can be expensive. From medical treatment and medications to surgery, food, litter, and foster care, the cost of caring for an animal often goes far beyond the adoption fee. Adoption fees help, but they don’t cover the full cost of care.
If you’d like to help kittens like Louie get the care they need, and help us be there when the next animal arrives in need - A donation of any size makes a difference. ❤️ https://pethoodga.org/give/ -today
And please, never release balloons. What goes up eventually comes down, and for curious animals like Louie, it can become a life-threatening danger. 🎈🚫
We’re rooting for you, Louie. Keep getting better, little guy. 💙🐱