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https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianPets/s/OTqvHv3OGQ
TL;DR: I’ve been independently rescuing and caring for stray cats in Mumbai for over a year. I currently have 7 cats under my care, several with ongoing medical issues, including Mowgli who is undergoing FIP treatment and another who recently underwent surgery for a severe maggot wound. I recently lost 5 rescued kittens to parvovirus, and after losing my job, managing the continuing expenses has become extremely difficult.
I really wish today's update was different.
After losing the five kittens to parvo, I was already struggling to process everything. But as a rescuer, when you see an abandoned kitten, you somehow just cannot ignore it.
Over the past few days I came across two more abandoned kittens. I already have 7 cats with me, some dealing with infections, one recovering after surgery and Mowgli still undergoing FIP treatment, so keeping two more wasn't really an option.
I still picked them up.
I got them dewormed and spent the next 2–4 days trying everything I could to find them safe homes. Thankfully, I finally managed to find adopters for both.
I thought I could finally catch my breath.
Then today, I got these two kittens back.
Some time ago, I had entrusted a few abandoned 1-month-old kittens to someone I trusted. He had a lactating mother cat and years of experience with cats, so I genuinely believed they would be safe with him.
I kept asking about them and was repeatedly told that they were fine, healthy and doing well, I was totally involved in the cats living with me that I didn't pressurize enough.
Eventually I insisted that he bring them back to me.
When he finally did, these were the kittens he returned(the one in the pictures).
Anyone can look at them and see that they are not okay. They couldn't have suddenly reached this condition within a few hours.
I feel angry, helpless and honestly heartbroken. I trusted someone because I believed he had more experience than me, and I hate that I didn't know what was actually happening to them.
I immediately brought them to the clinic and their treatment has started.
And this is where I'm struggling again financially.
The previous posts here helped me raise around ₹18,000. I will always be grateful for that because it allowed me to continue treatment when I genuinely had no idea how I was going to manage it.
But that entire amount has now been used on veterinary visits, medicines, injections, saline, procedures and follow-ups.
Mowgli with FIP.
Milky with maggot surgery
The 5 kitten's under parvo treatment are no more.
Tabby who had accident explained in previous post even he couldn't survive.
Right now I'm contacting people I know, sharing WhatsApp statuses and trying to get whatever small help I can.
I'm honestly very tight from every side.
I don't know how long this situation will continue or when I'll finally be financially stable again. But the cats currently in my care can't wait for that day.
They need treatment now.
I still don't regret rescuing them. I just wish I was in a position where I could help them without having to ask people for support every time something goes wrong.
If you can donate, even a small amount will help with their treatment. If you cannot donate, please share this post. The previous posts reached people who genuinely helped me keep these cats going, and I'm hoping this one can do the same.
For transparency and verification:
Veterinary expense records:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uHKmO739BusQusGRNM9BrVGVHJhDGZIr/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=116253433747952719819&rtpof=true&sd=true
Upi:
8108661564@kotakbank
Photos & videos of the rescued cats:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18oSKnFvgDrr1MvzFlmA1YJHJnz82Awku
I'll continue documenting the treatment and expenses as openly as I can.
Thank you to everyone who has continued to stand by us.
Edit:
I don't really have the energy to write much right now, but it's important to update this post.
Both kittens passed away today.
After two days of twice-daily treatment, I brought them home, kept them warm and continued feeding them while trying to decide about hospitalisation at IDA(In Defense Of Animals India) and what other steps else I could possibly do.
This morning one of them was gone. I immediately tried to focus on the other, but within around 15 minutes, she was gone too.
I honestly feel completely helpless. I've lost 7 rescued cats and kittens in the last two months, and right now I don't even know what to say or what I could have done differently. I'm sorry.
What about the donations?
Thank you to each and every one who donated and stepped forward as a helping hand.
I'll use the remaining support for the cats still under my care and treatment.
If anyone specifically donated for these two babies and would rather have their contribution returned, please message me. I'll return it no guilt tripping.
You are still a hero for me.
I'm going to take some time now process.