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Inky’s Journey: From the Streets to Safety — Now She Needs a Little Help

$1,060 of $3,500 goal
Given by 26 generous donors in 6 weeks

A heartfelt fundraiser to help cover vet bills for Inky, a rescued foster kitten fighting to survive after losing her sister to pneumonia.

Auckland

Inky’s journey hasn’t been easy. She was rescued from the streets alongside her sister, Blinky, when they were just a few weeks old. Both were tiny, sick, and malnourished — but we were hopeful. Sadly, despite every effort, Blinky passed away from pneumonia. It was heartbreaking and traumatic, and we promised ourselves that we’d do everything we could to make sure Inky didn’t suffer the same fate.

Since then, Inky has been closely monitored and loved through her recovery. But now, she needs urgent vet care. Tests, treatments, and a hospital stay have quickly added up, and her vet bill has reached $1,400 — a cost we simply can’t cover alone.

We’re a small, volunteer-led group of women in and around Milldale working to reduce the feral cat population. With no formal rescue in the area, we’re doing what we can — trapping, desexing, feeding, fostering, and rehoming. It’s a big job, but our hearts are in it. Every kitten like Inky deserves a chance.

Your donation will help cover Inky’s vet care so she can grow strong and healthy — and eventually find her forever home. Whether it’s $5 or $50, every bit counts and means the world to us and to this brave little girl.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for helping us give Inky the future she deserves. 💛🐾

Michelle Bailing's involvement (page creator)

I’m currently fostering Inky as part of our local volunteer rescue efforts to help stray and vulnerable kittens in need.

Use of funds

The money will be used to cover Inky’s urgent vet care, including tests, treatment, medications, and follow-up visits to support her recovery.

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Update – Vet Check-In and a Sweet Reunion 💛  27 August 2025

Inky had her vet visit today for a check-up and blood tests. The vet is happy with how she’s doing overall — now we’re just waiting on her blood test results to come back to confirm everything is progressing well.

Thank you all so much for your continued support. Your kindness has made it possible for us to get Inky the care she needs, and we’re truly grateful.

We also have a little bonus update: I’m now fostering Inky’s mum, Twinky — and it’s been so special to see them reunited. A real full-circle moment. 🐾

If you’d like to keep receiving updates about Inky after this page closes, please feel free to reach out — I’d love to stay connected and keep you in the loop.

With love and thanks,

Michelle 💛

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Latest donations

Hugo & Jasmine
Hugo & Jasmine on 27 Aug 2025
$30
Grace
Grace on 22 Aug 2025
$50
Michelle Bailing

Thank you so much for your donation 💛 Inky and I are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your support is helping give her the fighting chance she deserves. Blessings to you 🐾

Michelle Bailing
Marie
Marie on 22 Aug 2025
Bless you for all your care.
$100
Michelle Bailing

Thank you so much for your donation 💛 Inky and I are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your support is helping give her the fighting chance she deserves. Blessings to you 🐾

Michelle Bailing
Chas
Chas on 21 Aug 2025
MEOW : Hope all is going well
$10
Michelle Bailing

Thank you so much for your donation 💛 Inky and I are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your support is helping give her the fighting chance she deserves. Blessings to you 🐾

Michelle Bailing
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 21 Aug 2025
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Michelle Bailing

Thank you so much for your donation 💛 Inky and I are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your support is helping give her the fighting chance she deserves. Blessings to you 🐾

Michelle Bailing

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Paying to a verified bank account of Katie Salter on behalf of Inky, a precious foster kitten in need of some extra love — and help with her vet bills.
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This campaign started on 16 Jul 2025 and ended on 31 Aug 2025.