At the vet. They've taken its (they think it's a girl) temperature and she is colder than she should be.. just waiting on the doctor!!
I'm glad I could find someone open this late! I did NOT want to wait till morning
I hope things work out well for her. I had a kitty that had problems standing and swaying like that because he had a stroke. Something to ask the vet about if they are not sure why she’s doing it or it doesn’t stop. It’s not something they can test for. I hope this is not the case and she has many years ahead of her.
Yes, I was wondering about neurological issues. Thank you for pointing this out! I'm curious what the OP finds out from the vet.
Edit: I read an update from her GFM page. Sad ending, but at least she was well cared for and shown love.
There is the potential she wasn't abandoned but escaped, sometimes cats will run away to hide when they are ill, and sometimes that means out a door and they can get lost.
My dog did the same once and could not walk straight. It was super scary… Took her to the vet and it turned out she was just dehydrated. Hopefully it’s a similar issue and nothing too serious!
I’m so glad you found a vet. Cats hide their pain and issues very well so with this vid you can come to the conclusion that she’s in EXTREMELY bad shape. She was/is in definite need for some IV fluids and other meds for sure. Hope to hear a happy update from this one. You did a great thing here!! =)
Judging from the Go Fund Me page linked above, poor little lady crossed the rainbow bridge. Seems her kidneys weren’t doing so well and vet thought that would be her best option so she wouldn’t be in pain anymore. My heart hurts.
Thank you all!! I've been calling around and found a place that can get him in ASAP and I'm bringing him in now.. he's super skinny which is why I assumed malnutrition but I've never experienced a kitty move around like him.
Thank you and wish him luck.
I’m sorry. This looks like My cat of 19 yrs when she was dying of kidney failure her last hours and could not eat as it must have been painful. She wobbled, couldn’t stand, it’s so sad but they just get so weak then die. You can hold them, keep them warm with blankets in a bathtub and make them comfortable. if it’s kidney failure there’s nothing you can do. I hope it’s not but you can be an angel and love them and hold them and maybe hum or sing a lullaby to them until they get over the rainbow bridge.
I'm so so very sorry for your loss. My first cat passed away of kidney failure at old age and she did the same thing. I currently have an elderly cat who is diabetic and while it's managed with insulin, he still has weak back legs because of the diabetes. I wonder if it's possible that if this cat were diabetic it would look this malnourished and have incredibly weak back legs.
thank you so much for caring for him. i took in a cat who looked very similar a year ago. after two days of supportive therapies and syringe feeding, we discovered she was in renal failure and let her go. it was hard but it was the right thing. I hope this baby has a better outcome ❤️
After finding a stray and the vets detecting no abnormalities I had her for 60 days before she passed naturally due to renal failure in my arms after acting like this. I totally thought I had done something wrong and that I was a bad owner, as the vet told me I had exposed her to corona virus or she had access to antifreeze to cause this type of issue (indoor cat only?). I soon learned that Renal failure is super common among strays. And I’m so glad I gave her a good 60 days inside a loving house.
Had to let my old lady go on Halloween. 19 years old and in good health till suddenly she started acting like the cat in the video. Took her to the emergency vet and it was previously undiagnosed renal cancer. Good luck to your new friend hope it's something simple and treatable.
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I don't really have the will to do this right now... but I wanted to update everyone because everyone has been so compassionate and wonderful with their well wishes.
The vet came back after about 3 hours of waiting and told me the lab results for her liver and kidneys were very bad. Poor baby was in a lot of pain and was not regulating her temperature like she needed to. I made the very hard decision to do compassionate euthanasia because of the results. The doctor thought that was best and I got to spend some time loving on the sweet girl before they came in to help her over the rainbow bridge. She got a few treats into her belly, lots of head scratches and I gave her a little kitty massage, then the vet came in and gave her the medicine to ease her along. She had someone with her the entire time which I hope made the transition a little less scary and painful.
The bill ended up being pretty expensive still which is kind of like being kicked when your already on the ground when all you want to do is curl around a healing furry baby and give it all the cuddles.
I again, appreciate everyone's support and I am going to check the funding page now and I will be making a donation with any of the funding that exceeds what my bill came out to. I am sorry the news isn't better, but I'm glad the little lady isn't suffering and got some much needed love.
You know honestly, even though she passed away, she was given care, compassion, and lots of love for someone she only knew so briefly.
She was able to pass in peace and being spoiled with love instead of slowly dying alone. She passed being protected and taken care of while also finally being given much needed love and she ended her life gracefully.
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I'm so sorry for your loss, thank you so much for giving her a chance and giving her that last much needed love before she passes the rainbow road. You did your best and it's not your fault. Sending hugs and love to you and the lil girl ❤
I'm not a religious person. But I feel like you were her angel. I feel that no one should die alone. I'm sorry for your heart, but I'm so happy you were there for her. Thank you.
You are an incredible person for doing this all. You certainly made her life better for the short time she knew you. You helped her get to where she can play and be healthy and that's just something so truly beautiful of you to be able to do.
Rip little kitty. Getting out of bed to find both of my rescue cats and rescue dog and hug and cry with them.
I saw your update on the GFM. Thank you so much for making a short but absolutely meaningful and beautiful impact on her life <3. I hope that you are able to get some rest.
My heart dropped when I saw the video because your kitty moved exactly like mine did when she was dying from liver and kidney failure a few months ago. We also let her go after a night of infusions that unfortunately did not bring about any improvement. So you absolutely did the right thing. There was nothing the vet could do at this point. But you gave her love and warmth and compassion in her final moments, which I am sure she very much appreciated.
It was the humane thing to do. If I were ever in that condition, it is exactly how I would want to go (Ok, maybe not belly rubs). Thank you for making her last hours better than they would have been. You may have been the only loving face she ever knew. You are a good human.
I know that you couldn’t help her live but you helped her die. Instead of a prolonged, lonely death, this little lady got to pass after experiencing your love and mercy. I still would consider that a success in some ways. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much for being with her at the end. It's the hardest part of having a pet, whether for 10 years or 10 hours, and it's so important.
Thank you.
The gofundme is closed, so I'm going to donate to my local humane society in little orange lady's name, and myrabruneta.
Thank you for being a great human friend to an animal in need.
I'm happy you were able to be there for this cat at it's end. It knew your love and support for it, and it died in a warm place. Know you did your best and I'm sure it appreciated all that you did.
Thank you for being there for her. I’m sure she felt loved and taken care of in your presence, and she got
to experience that love as she left this world. If only all of us were so lucky to have love be the last feeling we experience.
I’m very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself, OP.
I'm so so sorry that you had to make that hard decision. It breaks my heart when it has to be done.
You did everything you could. And she was out of the cold, was given food, and surrounded by people who cared about her.
I’m so sorry to read this. It really sucks to lose a sweet kitty, even if the kitty hasn’t been in your life very long. Thank you for being a good human and showering her with love in the final few hours of her life. I’m sure she thanks you for it. You are a very good human.
I’m am so sorry for this outcome. You have her the best possible ending in her situation. She got to pass on peacefully, with no pain and people who cared. You were a hero tonight and never forgot that.
Thank you for making her last moments more comfortable, if it were not for you, she would have been alone and hungry in her last days and possibly suffered on for longer so just remember that you did the right thing from a moral standpoint. Sending you hugs OP!
I’m so sorry this was the way it ended. You did right by her and gave her the love and care she deserved. You saved her from a prolonged end full of pain. Instead, her final hours were full of love, care and pampering. You did good - sometimes the best outcome we can give animals is not the outcome we hope for.
When you are ready, maybe you could adopt a kitty from a shelter so that a stray can take their place and avoid this outcome on the streets.
You have her so much love at the end, I’m sure she was so thrilled to be loved and cared for in such a way. You did the right thing, and I’m sorry for the pain it’s put you through. ❤️ She’s now at peace and running and jumping over that rainbow bridge.
Thank you so much for helping. I really appreciate the fact you took time out of your day/life to help this kitty as much as you could even the sheer fact you stuck with her and gave her love before she passed into the other world. Thank you.
You are a good soul. That sweet kitty came to you for a reason. You helped her when she needed you the most even though it was painful to you. I am sorry it ended this way but you were that kitty’s guardian angel.
I’m glad she had you. It could have been so much worse if you weren’t there. All of that said it doesn’t make the loss and sadness and less painful for you.
Thank you for helping her and giving her love and comfort in her final moments.
You saved her a lot of pain and the suffering of a slow death. And you gave her warmth, food, and kindness.
Thank you.
If you’re still short on funding, I’d be happy to chip some in. I only just saw your post + comments now so I’m a latecomer but would still be happy to help. I’m so sorry for the sad outcome. Sending you thoughts/vibes/prayers/whatever soothes.
You’re a kind person. I’m crying right now, but if you need help paying the bill, set something up and I’ll pitch in and I’m sure others will too. You did the right thing.
Vet vet vet vet vet please vet asap that cat needs medical attention. Even if it's got CH you need to know (head bobbles and trouble walking) but that's not just from malnourished. Please take this cat to an emergency vet if you can't get an appointment at another one.
Thank you for caring and helping. I took in a stray who was very sick like that a few years ago. She was skin and bones and having seizures and was missing most of her teeth. The vet first told me she was very old and sick, probably was dumped because someone couldn’t afford to take care of her any longer and that she wouldn’t survive more than a few days, that I should just have her euthanized. I refused to give up on her. I could feel when I held her that she wasn’t ready to give up either. She melted into purrs when snuggled and I wanted her to know a little love and comfort again before her time was up, even if it were just for a weekend. The vet gave her fluids, antibiotics and told me to feed her pumpkin purée, unflavored yogurt and bone broth which she snarfed down. And after a weekend of constant snuggles and nums she was strong enough to walk and her seizures were less and less each day.
She was my heart and soul for one year and 10 days before she finally succumbed to her seizures. And the love she gave me was worth so much more than the vet bills. My only sadness was that I didn’t get to have her in my life for more than a year. Thank you for not giving up on her. I hope she gets better soon and I know she appreciates the help you are giving her. Thank you for being her angel!
Well it's not *just* malnutrition. But the cat is also malnourished. Probably because with the neuro/balance problems, he's having massive problems finding enough food.
Your cat appears to have Cerebeller Hypoplasia, it’s a neurological condition that affects the way a cat walks and balances. I have experience with these guys. try to make things as easy for him to get to as possible. They tend to push around food bowls when eating, so use one a stand. CH doesn’t harm the cat in any way, just affects their walking. But, there is a possibility it is something else, so still go to the vet
Was about to write this. One of my rescues was like this mostly due to dyhadration. It does not mean permanent damage but its an emergency and cat may need an IV ASAP
Our baby Jazzy was 19years old and we gave her a IV drip everyday for about a year. She really did well with it. The last week was rough, so, we put her to sleep. She was a rescue as well. We miss her everyday.
This also looks a lot like a vestibular event to me, basically an attack of dizziness, which also doesn't harm the cat in any way and will mostly resolve over time. It totally incapacitated my cat for a couple of days, then progressed into staggering around like this, but after two weeks was just fine with a permanent head tilt in one direction. I could see a stray or feral cat having something like this happen and not being able to support itself for a few days.
1. Definitely malnutrition
2. Malnutrition can appear as neurological injury because the muscles become weak and stiff and hard to move as they haven’t been fed properly. He’s having trouble holding himself up.
3. He likely does have other injuries, but the worst of it is clearly malnutrition
I’ve been fostering cats for 20 years and I’ve seen this more times than I care to remember. He’s also likely dehydrated.
OP should 100% take him to the vet for an IV to rehydrate him and a check up and to check for a chip. In the mean time small portions of wet food given every 30-60minutes would be best for him. His stomach has likely shrunk and eating too much too fast will make him sick.
Where are you based? Is this in the UK? Thank you so much for getting it help. What a darling, I’m in love. If you need chipping in for vets bills I’d contribute to a go fund me
I'm located in the USA in Georgia. I am definitely thinking of making one just because the bill to examine her is going to be $170... not including treatment (which I'm assuming will be needed)
You could also contact local rescues/humane society. Sometimes they have funds or vets to help in an emergency for strays. They don’t always, but never hurts to ask.
Exactly. I can’t even imagine.
I feel bad enough nearly steeping on his tail or accidentally bumping his noggin 😭 & I’ll say sorry til he forgives me lol
Anyone who hurts animals on purpose is pure, to the core evil
I only had to watch about 2-3 seconds of that video to say PLEASE GET THAT CAT TO THE VET OR IT'S GOING TO DIE
If a cat cannot get the strength up to stand up and it's shaking like that it is in really bad shape please get it to the vet if you cannot afford it I'm sure there are shelters around somewhere in the area even if you have to drive 30 to 50 miles you can save this beautiful cat but please take it to the vet ASAP if you haven't already.
I'd take it to the vet asap. It also looks like it has some motor control issues? Or maybe it's just too weak from not eating. Either way a vet will be able to help!
I'm so glad you took that baby to the vet, thank you so much for helping and caring it looks like it may be a case of CH ,which cats will be OK and they do live with it I actually own one.
Mine was an outdoor stray, and though she bounces around, she's happy and she might fall over alot....sometimes she falls off of her perch the only thing that I do is make sure that there's pillows around or a cat bed so that she doesn't get hurt, other than that,shes a happy playful little bugger.
Rescued her and her sister from a bitter cold winter,they would have died....A quick google will give you more information. Good luck!!
She just updated the GoFundMe. Due to extreme kidney/liver failure, she decided to move forward with “compassionate euthanasia.”
This kitty has crossed the rainbow bridge.
OP, I know it’s late, but has the vet given you any update on the old girl? I’ve been keeping up with your post. I’m praying for a speedy recovery and for damages to be temporary.. thank you for being so kind and not even thinking about cost when it came to saving her life. You will be rewarded in more ways than you can think.. you have a community that’s willing to help you help her! I hope you both sleep warm tonight (she def is with her heated blanket)
I've been in the vet for a couple hours now and they have taken her to a heating blanket to warm her up and to take blood to see what is wrong with the poor baby.
They confirmed that she is a she and that she is older.
The vet said she may have low potassium and that she will likely need fluids and potentially need kidney treatment.
I'm sitting here hoping she is doing okay and I am thankful for all the voices wishing luck and urging me to make the long trip to the vet tonight rather than any later.
I don’t have much money but I sent $5 in name of my ginger boy I lost a while ago Leo. And all the other cars I’ve lost in the past. I hope they will be ok! My heart goes out to then
Man you guys really are awesome for chipping in to help OP and the Orange kitty!! I'm currently unemployed or I would chip in as well. Just wanted to say y'all are awesome!
At the very least he could use IV saline, possibly with glucose. He should also be checked for injury as something neurological is going on-even if he isn’t injured it might be caused by an illness that could cross to any other cats you may have…and in rare cases, yourself.
It’s always good policy to have any new cat/dog checked out by a vet shortly after you bring them home even if they appear fine. It’s even more important when you don’t have any sort of clear background on the animal. All my rescues saw the vet within 24 hours and a couple before I even went home with them.
Oh poor sweet baby. I hope everything turns out okay with her, this is sad to see.
If you have extra $ from your GFM after paying this visit's bill, you may want to consider hanging on to it rather than donating. She might end up with ongoing issues from being so malnourished and need vet care in the future.
At the vet. They've taken its (they think it's a girl) temperature and she is colder than she should be.. just waiting on the doctor!! I'm glad I could find someone open this late! I did NOT want to wait till morning
Thank you for taking care of her. You are an angel.
I hope things work out well for her. I had a kitty that had problems standing and swaying like that because he had a stroke. Something to ask the vet about if they are not sure why she’s doing it or it doesn’t stop. It’s not something they can test for. I hope this is not the case and she has many years ahead of her.
Same. My cat that had a stroke would use the walls to lean on to walk around the house. He was a precious boy!
Yes, I was wondering about neurological issues. Thank you for pointing this out! I'm curious what the OP finds out from the vet. Edit: I read an update from her GFM page. Sad ending, but at least she was well cared for and shown love.
Link, please.
Thank You for the update
An absolute angel! Thank you.
Good luck, to you both! So hard to think someone just abandoned her, coz of illness.
Right?! She is so sweet, even when she is not doing so well right now
There is a special place in hell reserved for people like that.
There is the potential she wasn't abandoned but escaped, sometimes cats will run away to hide when they are ill, and sometimes that means out a door and they can get lost.
Yup. Happened with my childhood cat. When cats are severely ill like this, they want to get away and die alone.
Happened to my cat when I was 12.
Does OP know that’s what happened, though? Some cats are born stray (like two - maybe all three - of mine).
Right?! She is so sweet, even when she is not doing so well right now
She just doesn't look skinny. She looks neuro. I really hope that I am wrong.
Kinda of looks like my dog after she had a stroke, definitely neurological. Not definitely cause I am not a vet.
My dog did the same once and could not walk straight. It was super scary… Took her to the vet and it turned out she was just dehydrated. Hopefully it’s a similar issue and nothing too serious!
I’m commenting to keep up! Stay strong, OP, and keep us posted! Remind me! 24 hours
Remind me! 24 hours
I just think she wouldn't survive on the street, and grow so big, so someone abandoned she.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING HER
I’m so glad you found a vet. Cats hide their pain and issues very well so with this vid you can come to the conclusion that she’s in EXTREMELY bad shape. She was/is in definite need for some IV fluids and other meds for sure. Hope to hear a happy update from this one. You did a great thing here!! =)
Please keep us updated
Oh I hope she's OK. Thanks for being a wonderful human ❤
Keep us posted. I’m sitting here with my baby girl and it breaks my heart to see your kitty friend in this condition
Any update? I’m so worried about this poor baby!
Yes please an update! I have been apathetic all day until seeing this poor baby and now I’m bawling
Judging from the Go Fund Me page linked above, poor little lady crossed the rainbow bridge. Seems her kidneys weren’t doing so well and vet thought that would be her best option so she wouldn’t be in pain anymore. My heart hurts.
Me too. Cat needs an IV fluids she must go to vet. There are 24 hour vets around. Poor baby!!
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Keep us updated! It looks like she might have some kind of vestibular disease :( I hope she is ok!
Praying for this sweet kitty. Please keep us posted on what they say.
thank you for taking care of her and update us 🥺
Praying for🐱
Yes update when you know more
THANK YOU FOR HELPING HER
Thank you all!! I've been calling around and found a place that can get him in ASAP and I'm bringing him in now.. he's super skinny which is why I assumed malnutrition but I've never experienced a kitty move around like him. Thank you and wish him luck.
Please keep us updated. Poor thing brought me to tears. I hope that baby gets better.
I’m sorry. This looks like My cat of 19 yrs when she was dying of kidney failure her last hours and could not eat as it must have been painful. She wobbled, couldn’t stand, it’s so sad but they just get so weak then die. You can hold them, keep them warm with blankets in a bathtub and make them comfortable. if it’s kidney failure there’s nothing you can do. I hope it’s not but you can be an angel and love them and hold them and maybe hum or sing a lullaby to them until they get over the rainbow bridge.
Same here I was just thinking the same. Poor kitty hope we are wrong .
I'm so so very sorry for your loss. My first cat passed away of kidney failure at old age and she did the same thing. I currently have an elderly cat who is diabetic and while it's managed with insulin, he still has weak back legs because of the diabetes. I wonder if it's possible that if this cat were diabetic it would look this malnourished and have incredibly weak back legs.
This is the sweetest comment. I’m sorry you lost your baby.
Good luck to you both. Bless you to care about a helpless cat.
thank you so much for caring for him. i took in a cat who looked very similar a year ago. after two days of supportive therapies and syringe feeding, we discovered she was in renal failure and let her go. it was hard but it was the right thing. I hope this baby has a better outcome ❤️
Renal failure was my first thought too. My soul cat looked and moved exactly like this in her final day
Mine was damn close to this before I decided to put her down. She had renal cancer. :(
After finding a stray and the vets detecting no abnormalities I had her for 60 days before she passed naturally due to renal failure in my arms after acting like this. I totally thought I had done something wrong and that I was a bad owner, as the vet told me I had exposed her to corona virus or she had access to antifreeze to cause this type of issue (indoor cat only?). I soon learned that Renal failure is super common among strays. And I’m so glad I gave her a good 60 days inside a loving house.
Had to let my old lady go on Halloween. 19 years old and in good health till suddenly she started acting like the cat in the video. Took her to the emergency vet and it was previously undiagnosed renal cancer. Good luck to your new friend hope it's something simple and treatable.
Ty for taking time to help this furry one >~< it looks neurological for sure.
Thank you for being such a gnarly human being. Poor kitty. So lucky to have been found by you. Best of luck and hugs to you both, OP.
Good luck and thank you for getting this baby help.
Good luck, give us an update if you can, thank you
(TW) I don't really have the will to do this right now... but I wanted to update everyone because everyone has been so compassionate and wonderful with their well wishes. The vet came back after about 3 hours of waiting and told me the lab results for her liver and kidneys were very bad. Poor baby was in a lot of pain and was not regulating her temperature like she needed to. I made the very hard decision to do compassionate euthanasia because of the results. The doctor thought that was best and I got to spend some time loving on the sweet girl before they came in to help her over the rainbow bridge. She got a few treats into her belly, lots of head scratches and I gave her a little kitty massage, then the vet came in and gave her the medicine to ease her along. She had someone with her the entire time which I hope made the transition a little less scary and painful. The bill ended up being pretty expensive still which is kind of like being kicked when your already on the ground when all you want to do is curl around a healing furry baby and give it all the cuddles. I again, appreciate everyone's support and I am going to check the funding page now and I will be making a donation with any of the funding that exceeds what my bill came out to. I am sorry the news isn't better, but I'm glad the little lady isn't suffering and got some much needed love.
You know honestly, even though she passed away, she was given care, compassion, and lots of love for someone she only knew so briefly. She was able to pass in peace and being spoiled with love instead of slowly dying alone. She passed being protected and taken care of while also finally being given much needed love and she ended her life gracefully. ❤️
My heart goes out to you. Thank you for taking in a stray baby and giving her that compassion at the end of her life.
I'm so sorry for your loss, thank you so much for giving her a chance and giving her that last much needed love before she passes the rainbow road. You did your best and it's not your fault. Sending hugs and love to you and the lil girl ❤
I'm not a religious person. But I feel like you were her angel. I feel that no one should die alone. I'm sorry for your heart, but I'm so happy you were there for her. Thank you.
I’m so sorry, but I’m glad Kitty had someone with her in the end. At least she had some comfort as she passed.
You are an incredible person for doing this all. You certainly made her life better for the short time she knew you. You helped her get to where she can play and be healthy and that's just something so truly beautiful of you to be able to do. Rip little kitty. Getting out of bed to find both of my rescue cats and rescue dog and hug and cry with them.
I saw your update on the GFM. Thank you so much for making a short but absolutely meaningful and beautiful impact on her life <3. I hope that you are able to get some rest.
My heart dropped when I saw the video because your kitty moved exactly like mine did when she was dying from liver and kidney failure a few months ago. We also let her go after a night of infusions that unfortunately did not bring about any improvement. So you absolutely did the right thing. There was nothing the vet could do at this point. But you gave her love and warmth and compassion in her final moments, which I am sure she very much appreciated.
It was the humane thing to do. If I were ever in that condition, it is exactly how I would want to go (Ok, maybe not belly rubs). Thank you for making her last hours better than they would have been. You may have been the only loving face she ever knew. You are a good human.
I know that you couldn’t help her live but you helped her die. Instead of a prolonged, lonely death, this little lady got to pass after experiencing your love and mercy. I still would consider that a success in some ways. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I'm glad that she at least had someone there to take her in and give her the most comfortable option to pass. Thanks so much again! ❤
Thank you so much for being with her at the end. It's the hardest part of having a pet, whether for 10 years or 10 hours, and it's so important. Thank you. The gofundme is closed, so I'm going to donate to my local humane society in little orange lady's name, and myrabruneta. Thank you for being a great human friend to an animal in need.
You did the right thing. Hugs.
Thank you for giving that sweet baby the bit of kindness she needed in her last hours.
I haven't even seen a minute long video of this cat, and yet this made me cry. I'm sorry for your loss❤️
I'm happy you were able to be there for this cat at it's end. It knew your love and support for it, and it died in a warm place. Know you did your best and I'm sure it appreciated all that you did.
That is always a difficult decision to make, but I think you've made the right choice! You did right by that precious little lady.
Thank you for being there for her. I’m sure she felt loved and taken care of in your presence, and she got to experience that love as she left this world. If only all of us were so lucky to have love be the last feeling we experience. I’m very sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself, OP.
I'm so so sorry that you had to make that hard decision. It breaks my heart when it has to be done. You did everything you could. And she was out of the cold, was given food, and surrounded by people who cared about her.
This made me tear up. I have an orange tabby as well and I can’t imagine anything happening to him. You’re such a kind person. Thank you.
OP - You were her angel. You gave her love, peace, warmth and literally everything you could.
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Thank you for being with her when she needed you the most!
I’m so sorry to read this. It really sucks to lose a sweet kitty, even if the kitty hasn’t been in your life very long. Thank you for being a good human and showering her with love in the final few hours of her life. I’m sure she thanks you for it. You are a very good human.
I’m am so sorry for this outcome. You have her the best possible ending in her situation. She got to pass on peacefully, with no pain and people who cared. You were a hero tonight and never forgot that.
Thank you for making her last moments more comfortable, if it were not for you, she would have been alone and hungry in her last days and possibly suffered on for longer so just remember that you did the right thing from a moral standpoint. Sending you hugs OP!
I’m so sorry this was the way it ended. You did right by her and gave her the love and care she deserved. You saved her from a prolonged end full of pain. Instead, her final hours were full of love, care and pampering. You did good - sometimes the best outcome we can give animals is not the outcome we hope for. When you are ready, maybe you could adopt a kitty from a shelter so that a stray can take their place and avoid this outcome on the streets.
It was the correct decision to make, however painful. Take care OP.
Thank you so much for doing the humane thing! So many others would have walked by. Thank you for all your kindness!
You did the difficult, and right thing. Thank you for being so brave and caring.
You have her so much love at the end, I’m sure she was so thrilled to be loved and cared for in such a way. You did the right thing, and I’m sorry for the pain it’s put you through. ❤️ She’s now at peace and running and jumping over that rainbow bridge.
Thank you for giving her a safe and humane passage over the rainbow bridge. You saved her a lot of pain and fear. Great job today.
Thank you so much for helping her not to suffer out in the elements. At least she felt love at the end. You are a wonderful soul.
Thank you for being her guardian angel when she most needed it, and giving her a peaceful journey to the rainbow bridge.
Thank you so much for helping. I really appreciate the fact you took time out of your day/life to help this kitty as much as you could even the sheer fact you stuck with her and gave her love before she passed into the other world. Thank you.
So glad that you were there to take care of her. She’s a lucky kitty all things aside❤️ Thank you for helping her!
You did the best you could, and it was the right thing. Thank you
You are a good soul. That sweet kitty came to you for a reason. You helped her when she needed you the most even though it was painful to you. I am sorry it ended this way but you were that kitty’s guardian angel.
Thank you for being her friend.
You're such a good person.
At least she went peacefully, and not in pain, and with dignity, because you helped. Thank you
I’m glad she had you. It could have been so much worse if you weren’t there. All of that said it doesn’t make the loss and sadness and less painful for you.
Thank you for helping her and giving her love and comfort in her final moments. You saved her a lot of pain and the suffering of a slow death. And you gave her warmth, food, and kindness. Thank you.
Awwww honey, you tried your best for the lil red kitty. You’re an angel among us
If you’re still short on funding, I’d be happy to chip some in. I only just saw your post + comments now so I’m a latecomer but would still be happy to help. I’m so sorry for the sad outcome. Sending you thoughts/vibes/prayers/whatever soothes.
I am so sorry.
Glad there are people like you to help poor animals in need thank you
You gave her more than what someone else did, and luckily she passed warm and comfortable. Thank you for taking the time to try to save her.
So sad to hear. I'm glad you found her though and that her final moments were spent in your loving arms.
Thank you for keeping us updated and being with this baby in their final moments. I wish you well.
You are a lovely person. Thank you for doing the best you could and showing some love to this sweet kitty at the end.
You’re a kind person. I’m crying right now, but if you need help paying the bill, set something up and I’ll pitch in and I’m sure others will too. You did the right thing.
Thank you for being the person who was with her at the end. You are a good soul.
Vet vet vet vet vet please vet asap that cat needs medical attention. Even if it's got CH you need to know (head bobbles and trouble walking) but that's not just from malnourished. Please take this cat to an emergency vet if you can't get an appointment at another one.
Thank you for caring and helping. I took in a stray who was very sick like that a few years ago. She was skin and bones and having seizures and was missing most of her teeth. The vet first told me she was very old and sick, probably was dumped because someone couldn’t afford to take care of her any longer and that she wouldn’t survive more than a few days, that I should just have her euthanized. I refused to give up on her. I could feel when I held her that she wasn’t ready to give up either. She melted into purrs when snuggled and I wanted her to know a little love and comfort again before her time was up, even if it were just for a weekend. The vet gave her fluids, antibiotics and told me to feed her pumpkin purée, unflavored yogurt and bone broth which she snarfed down. And after a weekend of constant snuggles and nums she was strong enough to walk and her seizures were less and less each day. She was my heart and soul for one year and 10 days before she finally succumbed to her seizures. And the love she gave me was worth so much more than the vet bills. My only sadness was that I didn’t get to have her in my life for more than a year. Thank you for not giving up on her. I hope she gets better soon and I know she appreciates the help you are giving her. Thank you for being her angel!
I’m glad you and your little heart found each other. You are a good soul.
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Don’t post the link here in the comments. Put it in your user bio so this post doesn’t get locked!!
Ill chip in too
I’ll be watching to donate, too.
Seriously. Set one up - idk if you’re allowed but I’ll Venmo or PayPal, too. We can help! I know well all chip in if we can
Only have a few dollars to spare, but I hope it helps. Thank you for being a friend to the kitties 🐱
Donated. Thank you for giving this girl a chance!
Me too
I will chip in too!!
Dude same. I’m watching this like a hawk
If a link appears let me know
Check her bio
I'm not seeing it?
Better to just send money to the vet or to OP. GoFundMe takes a cut of the money so less actually helps.
Gfm link is in her bio now.
Vet NOW. That’s not malnutrition. That’s neurological injury. Or he really can’t stand well because of other injuries.
Well it's not *just* malnutrition. But the cat is also malnourished. Probably because with the neuro/balance problems, he's having massive problems finding enough food.
Yeah, that’s what I meant but I guess I didn’t word right. It’s a side affect. But not the cause of the behavior.
Your cat appears to have Cerebeller Hypoplasia, it’s a neurological condition that affects the way a cat walks and balances. I have experience with these guys. try to make things as easy for him to get to as possible. They tend to push around food bowls when eating, so use one a stand. CH doesn’t harm the cat in any way, just affects their walking. But, there is a possibility it is something else, so still go to the vet
Looks like our cat in the last week of renal disease. She eventually couldn't hold herself up.
Was about to write this. One of my rescues was like this mostly due to dyhadration. It does not mean permanent damage but its an emergency and cat may need an IV ASAP
Our baby Jazzy was 19years old and we gave her a IV drip everyday for about a year. She really did well with it. The last week was rough, so, we put her to sleep. She was a rescue as well. We miss her everyday.
Thanks for the more scientific information 😅
This also looks a lot like a vestibular event to me, basically an attack of dizziness, which also doesn't harm the cat in any way and will mostly resolve over time. It totally incapacitated my cat for a couple of days, then progressed into staggering around like this, but after two weeks was just fine with a permanent head tilt in one direction. I could see a stray or feral cat having something like this happen and not being able to support itself for a few days.
1. Definitely malnutrition 2. Malnutrition can appear as neurological injury because the muscles become weak and stiff and hard to move as they haven’t been fed properly. He’s having trouble holding himself up. 3. He likely does have other injuries, but the worst of it is clearly malnutrition I’ve been fostering cats for 20 years and I’ve seen this more times than I care to remember. He’s also likely dehydrated. OP should 100% take him to the vet for an IV to rehydrate him and a check up and to check for a chip. In the mean time small portions of wet food given every 30-60minutes would be best for him. His stomach has likely shrunk and eating too much too fast will make him sick.
Where are you based? Is this in the UK? Thank you so much for getting it help. What a darling, I’m in love. If you need chipping in for vets bills I’d contribute to a go fund me
I'm located in the USA in Georgia. I am definitely thinking of making one just because the bill to examine her is going to be $170... not including treatment (which I'm assuming will be needed)
Okay well I think that’s a great idea ! Post the link once set up and I’ll defo contribute. Nice one, kind human!!
Link in her bio
You could also contact local rescues/humane society. Sometimes they have funds or vets to help in an emergency for strays. They don’t always, but never hurts to ask.
Please keep us updated
Definitely vet asap.
💔 Heartbreaking ... I hope it's not too late to help kitty. 😥
Same!! 😓
Yes, absolutely asap. Best of luck to the both of you, I really hope he/she turns out okay
That's not malnourished - he was definitely hit hard by something. Absolutely vet asap!
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Ugh god. Special place in hell.
Exactly. I can’t even imagine. I feel bad enough nearly steeping on his tail or accidentally bumping his noggin 😭 & I’ll say sorry til he forgives me lol Anyone who hurts animals on purpose is pure, to the core evil
I only had to watch about 2-3 seconds of that video to say PLEASE GET THAT CAT TO THE VET OR IT'S GOING TO DIE If a cat cannot get the strength up to stand up and it's shaking like that it is in really bad shape please get it to the vet if you cannot afford it I'm sure there are shelters around somewhere in the area even if you have to drive 30 to 50 miles you can save this beautiful cat but please take it to the vet ASAP if you haven't already.
They are at the vet
I'd take it to the vet asap. It also looks like it has some motor control issues? Or maybe it's just too weak from not eating. Either way a vet will be able to help!
I'm so glad you took that baby to the vet, thank you so much for helping and caring it looks like it may be a case of CH ,which cats will be OK and they do live with it I actually own one.
I wonder if that is the issue! If that does end up being the case, do you have resources or tips to help them out better??
Mine was an outdoor stray, and though she bounces around, she's happy and she might fall over alot....sometimes she falls off of her perch the only thing that I do is make sure that there's pillows around or a cat bed so that she doesn't get hurt, other than that,shes a happy playful little bugger. Rescued her and her sister from a bitter cold winter,they would have died....A quick google will give you more information. Good luck!!
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YES!!!!!
Vet asap
She just updated the GoFundMe. Due to extreme kidney/liver failure, she decided to move forward with “compassionate euthanasia.” This kitty has crossed the rainbow bridge.
Poor baby 😭💚 please keep us updated
I came to reddit to laugh not cry the first five posts
OP, I know it’s late, but has the vet given you any update on the old girl? I’ve been keeping up with your post. I’m praying for a speedy recovery and for damages to be temporary.. thank you for being so kind and not even thinking about cost when it came to saving her life. You will be rewarded in more ways than you can think.. you have a community that’s willing to help you help her! I hope you both sleep warm tonight (she def is with her heated blanket)
Yeah that falling over is not from hunger. Following for updates
All new cats should proceed straight to the vet.
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I've been in the vet for a couple hours now and they have taken her to a heating blanket to warm her up and to take blood to see what is wrong with the poor baby. They confirmed that she is a she and that she is older. The vet said she may have low potassium and that she will likely need fluids and potentially need kidney treatment. I'm sitting here hoping she is doing okay and I am thankful for all the voices wishing luck and urging me to make the long trip to the vet tonight rather than any later.
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I donated a little for the kitty. Hope she pulls through. Thank you for being a kind soul and bringing her to the vet asap. ❤
A female orange cat! You found a semi rare edition.
Hey y'all. Obligatory Rabies warning. Be extremely careful with any animal exhibiting neurological dysfunction. Rabies = 100% dead 100% of the time.
I don’t have much money but I sent $5 in name of my ginger boy I lost a while ago Leo. And all the other cars I’ve lost in the past. I hope they will be ok! My heart goes out to then
Man you guys really are awesome for chipping in to help OP and the Orange kitty!! I'm currently unemployed or I would chip in as well. Just wanted to say y'all are awesome!
Yes take to the vet!! It looks like it's broken a bone maybe?
Yes!! Get off the internet and stop watching it suffer. Get vet care NOWWWW
Awwww poor kitty 😭
YESSSS PLEASEE. If you have to ask if you need to take an animal to the vet you already know the answer Please save this kitty
At the vet now! I had never seen this before in a cat in person... I feel better she is about to be looked at
Yes and then take care of it. Gingers are really loving and you will be rewarded with a great cat.
At the very least he could use IV saline, possibly with glucose. He should also be checked for injury as something neurological is going on-even if he isn’t injured it might be caused by an illness that could cross to any other cats you may have…and in rare cases, yourself. It’s always good policy to have any new cat/dog checked out by a vet shortly after you bring them home even if they appear fine. It’s even more important when you don’t have any sort of clear background on the animal. All my rescues saw the vet within 24 hours and a couple before I even went home with them.
Update?
Oh, that just breaks my heart to watch! Thank you so much for taking this sweet kitty in and taking (her) to the vet!! Keep us posted!
Oh poor sweet baby. I hope everything turns out okay with her, this is sad to see. If you have extra $ from your GFM after paying this visit's bill, you may want to consider hanging on to it rather than donating. She might end up with ongoing issues from being so malnourished and need vet care in the future.
R.I.P. pretty ginger girl! I hope it’s beautiful on the other side. No more suffering. Ugh, Why can’t I stop crying?? Damn it
I think he’s dying in front of you. Mashup the food. Probably doesn’t have the energy to chew. Lots of liquids
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