Dexter desperately needs your help tonight! Dexter is a sweet male cat that we pulled from the McDowell County Animal Shelter only 24 hours ago. He was reported to have been pecked all over by chickens and left to linger for days before being surrendered to the shelter. Dexter was stressed at the shelter, not eating or drinking well, and generally doing poorly, so we pulled him to safety yesterday. He settled into his foster home last night and wanted nothing more than to cuddle and be loved on, despite feeling pretty bad. During the night however Dexter took a dramatic turn and started to crash. His foster mom woke up today to find Dexter almost unresponsive and unable to stand, with vomit all over his crate. He was rushed to a local vet where it's been determined that he has a severe urinary blockage and is in acute kidney failure. Dexter would not survive a few more hours without treatment.
We had to make a decision on the spot whether to euthanize Dexter or give him a chance to fight for his life. We don't know Dexter's past but we do know that he is a wonderful cat that's full of love and deserves a chance at a happy ending.
Dexter had to be sedated so the vet could insert a catheter and start to remove the blocked urine, and flush his system to try to clear his kidneys. Dexter's night in the vet hospital tonight with the life saving care they're providing will cost nearly $300. Tomorrow we will reevaluate whether his body is responding to treatment. Additional days/ nights in the hospital may run as high as $150.
WE CAN'T HELP DEXTER WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT! No amount is too large or too small, and all funds will go directly towards the veterinary expenses to give Dexter a chance at life. Dexter may not have a "family" right now, but we need to show him that he is loved, and that there are people out there that care. Please donate towards Dexter's veterinary fund so that we can provide him the care he needs to pull through this.