Alvin Needs Your Help

Shannon was awoken this morning by the unmistakable and unforgettable sound of Alvin crying out in tremendous pain. It was clear something was wrong by the sound but looking at him revealed a terrifying result. He was badly injured, bleeding, broken, bruised, and swollen. He was immediately brought to our regular Vets where he was put on fluids, oxygen, and pain medication while the damage was assessed. During this time Shannon reviewed the camera footage that had been taken outside her door where she saw Alvin dragging the lower half of his body for 2 hours desperately trying to get inside, before finally scaling a fence and coming through the cat door.

Alvin is a the sweetest most loving little man cat I've ever had the privilege of cuddling. He has been there to support Shannon through some of the hardest moments in her life and we desperately want to give some of that back to him. He managed to get himself home despite severe injury and tremendous pain because he knew he would be taken care of.

Based on the puncture wounds on his lower half the Vets presume he was bitten by a dog. He has sustained an intestinal hernia leaving his intestines outside his body, a fermural fracture with potential and likely muscle damage, and a laceration on his back with currently unknown trauma. His home leads to a reserve in remuera where he has frequently played without issue, however today it seems that is no longer the case.

Based on the special nature of his injuries he has been moved to an emergency hopital, surgery is being quoted at $17k not including the $2k to stabilize him and run tests today or the $768.80 at the initial vet appointment before moving him to emergency.

***At this stage the current bill is over 30k everyday the costs rise a significant amount. ***

This is obviously a tremendous amount of money and Alvin's life depends on it. He is such an amazing cat who has provided endless emotional support and joy to the lives of many. If you can help us return the favor to him in any way we would be immeasurably grateful.

We just want Alvin home safe and healthy.

**ANY EXCESS FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TO A CAT RESCUE**