Please help Jasper be pain free

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Given by 36 generous donors in 6 weeks

Jasper is an fiv+ rescue cat who has a mouth full of broken & rotten teeth which need to be removed. Please help him get his surgery.

Manawatu / Whanganui

Jasper is a fiv+ cat who was found on my doorstep at midnight, trying to get out of the rain. It was immediately clear that he wasn't doing to well.

He was taken to the vet the next day and it was discovered that Jasper was extremely dehydrated and emaciated (body score of 1/9), has a mouth full of broken and rotten teeth which will need to be removed, infections in both ears and possible cat flu. To top all this off as Jasper tested as fiv+ it means if he goes to the SPCA he will be put down as part of their policy to avoid the disease being transmitted.

FIV is not a death sentence (it's transmitted through deep bites) but it will mean that Jasper will need to live indoors for the rest of his life to prevent him getting into fights with other cats. He has a home ready for him.

So far Jasper's vet bill has hit $281.40 and this doesn't include the cost of removing his teeth (estimated around $600-$800) let alone desexing, microchipping or vaccinating him. Can you help Jasper with his surgery?

Use of funds

Helping to fund Jasper's surgery to remove his teeth (likely to be all of them) and to help him get back to full health.

Any excess money will be donated to another cat (or cat rescue) in need to help them.

Latest update

Going well 29 December 2019

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay in letting you know how Jasper went with his surgery.

He came through the surgery well although very groggy. He had all his teeth removed and was neutered at the same time. When I collected him he appeared so pleased to see me and the car...he hasn't been enjoying his post-op checks!

Since his teeth have been removed Jasper is doing extremely well. His right ear is still slightly infected but we look to be getting on top of it. His energy levels are increasing and he is starting play more. Best of all he no longer appears in any pain!

I will try to get an updated photo to show how much better he is looking.

Thank you all so much for helping Jasper. I don't even have the words to express how much this means. You guys honestly helped save his life.

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