Onyx our fighter

$725 donated
Given by 29 generous donors in 4 weeks

Beloved family cat attacked by dogs

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Our beautiful, much loved emotional support, family cat was attacked by two dogs yesterday. My mum returned home from work to find our beloved boy unable to walk, at closer examination she realised he had been attacked, was bleeding quite badly with big opened wounds. He was rushed to the vets who with brief examination said it wasn’t looking good. Onyx was taken in for X-rays and had an IV with fluids and strong painkillers administered. The vets have thankfully found there is currently no internal bleeding or broken bones. After reviewing our security camera footage it has been determined two pit bull looking dogs have come into my mums property, onyx’s own home and attacked him badly. Onyx does have a broken tooth, significant punctures to his stomach, chest and private areas, missing claws and is very traumatised. The vets are advising against euthanasia and say his prognosis is good. So we will not give up on our baby. This however has traumatised our whole family and put massive financial pressure on my mum who is having to pay for his vet bills. Onyx currently is spending his days at our family vet and nights at Massey for overnight care being transported by mum. His vet bill is currently at around $3500 and only expected to get higher with 24/7 critical care required. Animal control are aware and are very keen to find out who these dogs belong to. Any help would be so great-fully appreciated to give our boy the best chance of survival.

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This give a little page is to help contribute towards Onyx’s vet bills and travel to and from the vets.

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Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou ❤️  14 November 2023

Hey everyone, we have changed the end date for donations due to having to euthanise our poor baby - Onyx. The page was originally set up for longer hoping we would be able to save our little man’s life and all contributions were going towards his care. It will now close on the last day of this month. Though we have now had to say goodbye the money will still be used towards the $4900 vet bill and if there is any extra towards an urn. We’d like to personally thank every single one of the kind hearted people who have donated, sent lovely messages and just for the overwhelming support we have received. Unfortunately we have not been able to find the dogs responsible for this yet or the owners who have caused this. But rangers are on very high alert and we hold onto hope we will find them and get justice for our boy. My words could never express the gratitude we have for you all. We just hope our baby is free and out of pain now.

Rest easy fats ❤️

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Latest donations

Marion
Marion on 07 Nov 2023
I'm sorry for your loss ❤️
$20
Penny Hutching

Thankyou, much appreciated

Penny Hutching
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 05 Nov 2023
$20
Penny Hutching

Thankyou, much appreciated

Penny Hutching
Pamela
Pamela on 04 Nov 2023
So sorry for you and your family RIP lovely Onyx
$20
Penny Hutching

Thankyou, much appreciated

Penny Hutching
Rochelle
Rochelle on 03 Nov 2023
$10
Penny Hutching

Thankyou, much appreciated

Penny Hutching
Corrinne
Corrinne on 03 Nov 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Onyx.
$20
Penny Hutching

Thankyou, much appreciated

Penny Hutching

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This campaign started on 1 Nov 2023 and ended on 30 Nov 2023.