Please help me cover Zepha's extensive vet bill at a vulnerable time so I can bring him home

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Please help me cover my cat’s significant vet bill during a vulnerable time so I can bring him home.

Oakura, Taranaki

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On the night of July 24th, my rescue cat Zepha experienced a painful and life-threatening blocked bladder for the 2nd time and was rushed to the emergency vet. He also has a serious heart murmur making his treatment more urgent. After a couple of hours, the vet managed to unblock his bladder, and he is still in the hospital recovering. The vet bill is currently $970 and could increase if there are complications.

In March 2024, I accidentally severed a tendon in my thumb, affecting my ability to work and causing financial strain. As I was unable to work as normal I recently visited family in the UK, funded by them, as I hadn’t seen them for five years due to the pandemic and lack of finances. Upon my return, I'm feeling pretty vulnerable being so far from close family and friends. I am seeking more work to cover my living expenses as my current self employed work as a yoga teacher is not enough to live off, am yet to secure more income and the vet bill has added stress. My immune system is low due to lack of sleep and financial pressure. My cats have been vital to my emotional healing during these challenging years. I need help to pay this bill and get my boy home.

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Paying off the vet bill which includes special urinary cat food to help Zepha recover.

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Thank you thank you thank you! 13 August 2024

I am delighted to share that between this give a little account and personal donations enough money has been raised to pay off this vet bill. It has been a stressful time with my low income, missing my family in uk and a dear friend who is seriously ill with cancer all happening at the same time as Zephas life threatening situation.

So thank you all for your financial support.

Some of you have given even when you don’t have much yourselves and you inspire me and make my heart feel so full.

Zepha is finally starting to eat better and becoming more playful. Seems to be returning to his mischievous self which is such a relief.

Still struggling to get him to eat the food the vet recommends and I’m researching blocked bladder natural diet to see if I can find the best food for him. He is eating the biscuits that the vet gave me but won’t touch the soft food so I’m looking into alternatives that he will eat.

I’d also like to share that I have managed to secure two days a week at our local organic health food shop working in the new cafe. Being self employed is tough at times and it is a huge relief to have regular income coming in again in a pleasant environment.

Much love,

Velvet (and Zepha and Xena)

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