
14/07/2025
URGENT FUNDRAISING
The recent two heatwaves have been catastrophic for the cats in our care, particularly for the older ones. While fans and air coolers provide some relief, it's not enough...
Sadly, just last week, we had to rush our beloved Blackie to the emergency vet after she began breathing heavily and limping on her hind legs.
At 15 years old, she is quite an elderly cat.
The vet quickly informed us that she has a minor heart murmur and heart arrhythmia. It’s likely that the heat exacerbated these symptoms. She received an injection of furosemide and was prescribed tablets to take home. They examined her chest for any fluid buildup, and fortunately, it was clear, but the vet wants to conduct further tests, including a heart scan on Wednesday.
Although her breathing has improved, likely due to the medication, her back legs remain weak, and she is not acting like her usual self. We are following the vet's advice to keep her cool and calm, ensuring everything is at the same level to minimize her need to walk.
While we have managed to cover a significant portion of the outstanding vet bills, the current treatments and needs are beyond our means, so we are urgently seeking help to cover Blackie's check-ups and treatment. We never abandon a cat, and we didn’t turn our backs on Blackie when she had nowhere to go and was facing euthanasia due to a lack of space. Please help us support this sweet, lovely cat.
Ways to help us:
PayPal: [email protected]
Donate on our website https://stokeycatsanddogs.org
Bank transfer: Stokey Cats and Dogs, Account No: 29664950, sort code: 502108
Thank you in advance for your help!