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Help Damon Salvatore get eye infection
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About this campaign
Finding a missing kitten should be a moment of relief. But when rescuers finally located Aurora's brother, they discovered that this little boy was suffering from a painful and severe eye infection.
His name is Damon, and like his sister Aurora, he was born into a life of uncertainty as a community kitten.
A dedicated trapper had been searching for Aurora's family, determined to bring the kittens to safety. Their mother was brought in for TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return), and thankfully, Damon was rescued too.
But when Gatos Borincoon saw the condition of his eye, it was clear that this sweet little boy needed veterinary attention.
One of Damon's eyes was severely infected and inflamed, leaving rescuers worried about his health and vision.
Damon was taken to the veterinarian for an examination and testing. The results confirmed a significant bacterial infection, and he was started on treatment to help fight the infection and reduce the inflammation.
He received injections, oral antibiotics, and medicated eye drops, along with routine parasite treatment.
For such a young kitten, an infection this severe is especially concerning. Without proper treatment, eye infections can cause lasting damage, making it important that Damon receives the care and monitoring he needs.
Although Damon has now started treatment, his recovery is still ahead of him.
His rescuers will be watching closely to see how his eye responds to medication and whether he needs additional veterinary visits or treatment.
After spending his early life outdoors, Damon finally has someone looking out for him and making sure his medical needs aren't overlooked.
But veterinary expenses add up quickly, especially for a rescue already caring for so many vulnerable cats and kittens.
Your donation can help cover Damon's veterinary examination, testing, medications, and any additional care he may need as he recovers.
Damon has already taken the first step toward healing. Now, this sweet little boy deserves the chance to recover comfortably and grow up without the pain of a serious eye infection.
Please consider donating or sharing his story to help Damon get the care he needs.
If funds raised exceed Waggle's goal for this featured pet, Waggle will use the surplus to help other animals in catastrophic situations and support our mission to end economic euthanasia.
Updates
November 2, 2026
Our sweet little Damon has another update, and it's heartbreaking to think about everything this tiny kitten still has ahead of him.
At only eight weeks old and weighing a mere 1.9 pounds, Damon should have nothing to worry about except playing, exploring, and enjoying the comfort of being loved. Instead, he's already facing the possibility of losing one of his eyes.
At his recent vet appointment, Damon thankfully tested negative for a bacterial infection, but the swelling in his affected eye is still present. His veterinarian has recommended waiting until he's bigger, closer to four months old, before performing the enucleation surgery to remove his eye.
For now, this precious little boy must continue receiving Tobramycin eye drops while his rescuers carefully monitor his condition and wait for him to grow.
It's so unfair that such a tiny, innocent kitten has to endure so much before his life has even truly begun. Damon has also received his first vaccinations, but his medical journey is far from over.
While we're grateful that his veterinarian is taking precautions before surgery, it's difficult knowing Damon still has weeks of waiting and another major procedure ahead of him.
Please continue keeping sweet Damon in your thoughts and consider donating or sharing his fundraiser to help with his ongoing veterinary care and upcoming surgery.
Thank you to everyone who has already shown this little fighter kindness. Damon may only weigh 1.9 pounds, but his life is worth so much, and he deserves every chance at a happy, comfortable future.
- Location
- Franklin, MA • Gatos Borincoon, Inc.
- Species:
- Cat
- Breed:
- American Shorthair
- Age:
- 2 months old
- Sex:
- Female