On top of the deep wounds he has, he’s FIV+ and had to have almost the rest of his teeth pulled (there were even exposed roots)! It’s so sad thinking about him out there in so much pain.
Also worth mentioning how wild the difference between vet prices can be, and how compassionate some vets are!
I was up all night with this poor baby at the ER, where I was quoted between $2300-3700 to put a drain in a large wound and stitch up a bunch of smaller wounds. I’m already trying to raise money for cat FIP medication I can’t afford, so I couldn’t even afford $23, let alone $2300!
I left with him and finally found a wonderful rescue to help this morning. He went to their vet (which I know it’d obviously be less than the ER, but not like this!) and to put a drain/tube in, stitches in multiple spots, bloodwork, and even a freakin neuter AND dental.. for $200!!! 🙀 This man is the most amazing angel of a vet I have ever experienced. I hope we can all have a Dr. Mike in our lives when needed!
Edit: I didn’t expect this to reach more than 10 people and really appreciate everyone’s kind words! I’ve been trying to raise a little bit to help 2 sick cats I’m taking care of if anyone would be willing to help save some other lives! (FIP is awful and so expensive) Just these nice comments have really helped me so much while I’m going through a hard time with cats though, so thank you all so much!
Edit 2: one of you just donated $500 to my GFM and I can’t stop crying! I am so blown away and wish I could personally thank you!! I can finally afford the rest of the cat medication I needed and can physically feel my body relaxing from being so stressed over this. You are truly my hero, thank you so soooo incredibly much 😭❤️
For any kind hearted people (maybe local to Maryland/Delaware) that might be willing to support the rescue/vet:
Dr. Mike is at Four Paws Animal Hospital in Bridgeville, DE and the nonprofit account there that paid for Barney is “Feral Friends of Millsboro” if anyone wanted to add some money to their account to support future kitties like Barney! (She’s “Bonnies Ferals” on Facebook if anyone can possibly interact with her Barney posts)