I need help with Bear...

You can read about his battle with Liver Failure here: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=215150

I am having a hard time right now, but managed to work out a deal with my vet. He was hesitant at first, but he finally agreed to let me pay him back when I can for the ultrasound that Bear is getting today. The ultrasound is $280, I just payed $60 down (all I have right now). I have spent all of my money (including Care Credit) on Bear's meds, xrays, exams, and bloodwork.

Someone suggested that I make him a blog and set up a fund to help pay for his ultrasound, I have done this and I have already been contacted by 2 people. One is donating $50, another is donating $75 directly to my vet. I am absolutly FLOORED that we are getting help, it means so much to me!!! All that is needed now is $95

Here is Bear's Blog: http://katkisses.weebly.com/

I don't think I am allowed to post my vets phone # and my first and last name here, but that info is on his blog. We appreciate any help, prayers are wonderful too!












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The needs of rescue workers are great and we recognize this fact. To care for multiple cats, find suitable homes, good vet care, food, etc. is costly. From time to time you will see some posts come up to ask for donations for a cause. It is YOUR responsibility to check out these solicitors to the best of your ability. More often, you will see pleas from individuals asking for money to be sent directly to them to assist with veterinary bills. Some come up with slick websites, others just have heartwrenching stories. In each of these cases, the poster is allowed ONE thread, to be placed in Cats SOS.

In either case, if you feel compelled to donate money ask for references, phone numbers, call around the area and find out if this is a legitimate cause or a scam. For personal pleas, get the veterinarian’s contact information and send money directly to the veterinarian to help with bills for that particular cat. If that information is not available, you have the answer if the plea is legitimate or a scam.

Be very careful before you send any money: no matter how effective the plea is, check it out first before opening your wallet.
The needs of rescue workers are great and we recognize this fact. To care for multiple cats, find suitable homes, good vet care, food, etc. is costly. From time to time you will see some posts come up to ask for donations for a cause. It is YOUR responsibility to check out these solicitors to the best of your ability. More often, you will see pleas from individuals asking for money to be sent directly to them to assist with veterinary bills. Some come up with slick websites, others just have heartwrenching stories. In each of these cases, the poster is allowed ONE thread, to be placed in Cats SOS.

In either case, if you feel compelled to donate money ask for references, phone numbers, call around the area and find out if this is a legitimate cause or a scam. For personal pleas, get the veterinarian’s contact information and send money directly to the veterinarian to help with bills for that particular cat. If that information is not available, you have the answer if the plea is legitimate or a scam.

Be very careful before you send any money: no matter how effective the plea is, check it out first before opening your wallet.

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I will donate from my first salary, next week hang in there until then

You have helped so much already, thank you so much!!!

I made a small donation thru paypal. Do I need to call your Vet and tell them? There was something on the screen that said I needed to do that, but on Paypal, it actually said "Help with Bear" (or something like that), so I figured your Vet should know exactly what it's for.

I posted the link on my FB page.

Guys, we are soooo close! We have $220 so far, only $60 left! I will let you all know when we have it paid off.

mrsgreenjeens Thanks for the donation, it means a lot to me - you have no idea! Bear sends his purrrs! No you don't have to call the vet, the number is there for anyone who wants to pay over the phone. Or if someone wants to make sure that I am not scamming anyone, they can call the office and ask!

Thanks Jacky & clpeters23, that is very sweet of you!

$25 - love from Kismet who also suffered liver issues. I know what it's like. xox

Here is a pic I took of him when I got him home :



My little fighter! He is making that face at my other cat, Poodle. Poodle wanted to play with Bear (he is waaay too rough, I made him go away) and Bear was worried. His is still yellow, but he acts so normal!

Originally Posted by lmunsie

$25 - love from Kismet who also suffered liver issues. I know what it's like. xox

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I remember your thread, in fact it may have helped save Bear. I learned about jaundice/liver issues on tcs, I bet it was your thread... so when I saw that Bear was yellow, I knew it was probably his liver and I knew that it was an emergency. Thank you sooo much!

We got the full amount of money!!!!!!!

I may, or may not need help getting his meds in 2 weeks. We will see, I may be able to get a family member to help.

Thank you all SOOOO MUCH!!!!

I plan on "paying it forward" when I am able to one day, to spread the kindness.

Originally Posted by KatKisses

We got the full amount of money!!!!!!!

I may, or may not need help getting his meds in 2 weeks. We will see, I may be able to get a family member to help.

Thank you all SOOOO MUCH!!!!

I plan on "paying it forward" when I am able to one day, to spread the kindness.

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it's all about good karma! I'm so happy for you, he's pretty yellow but looking alert!!! for a speedy recovery for bear and some stress free days for you

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!!!!!!!! Best news EVER!!!!!!