Meelo's Bladder Battle

Meelo, the beloved cat of Alexis and Jeremy, was recently rushed to after-hours vet care with a life-threatening blocked bladder. He was a cherished brother to his many feline siblings and a deeply loved member of the family.

Meelo’s life hadn’t been without challenges. He lost his brother from birth, who tragically went missing, likely killed on train tracks. After this loss, Mum and Dad kept all cats indoors for their safety. Meelo struggled with this change, especially with stray cats outside. To help him cope, Mum and Dad trapped, desexed, and adopted out three cats, while TNR’ing several others in the heart of Papakura.

Despite everything, Meelo was a happy, playful cat. His anxiety medication helped him thrive, and until the day of his emergency, he showed no signs of illness, he was his usual cheerful self. The sudden blockage came as a complete shock.

Initially, the vet believed it was a straightforward unblocking procedure, but they were unable to perform it. A second vet described it as one of the more difficult unblockings they’d ever attempted, noting that it didn’t feel like a typical obstruction. Meelo didn’t present typically during surgery, and while we’ll never know the full extent of any underlying issues, it became clear that further intervention would be extremely risky.

The only remaining option was a major surgery estimated at $15,000, with no guarantee of success and significant stress for Meelo. After careful consideration, Alexis and Jeremy made the heartbreaking decision to let Meelo go peacefully, prioritising his comfort and dignity over prolonged suffering.

Instead of fundraising for ongoing care, this page now seeks to recover the $6,335.89 already spent in the days leading up to Meelo’s passing. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help ease the financial strain and honour the love and care Meelo received.

Thank you for supporting this little family through such a painful loss. Your kindness means the world.