Jo Jo is a 14 year old American Shorthair in Huntington Beach, CA, who needs $6,600 for Emergency Care for Liver Infection.

I rescued Jo Jo when I was a sophomore in college. I was feeling sad and stressed so I went to look at the rescue kitties and fell in love. He was 6 months old and had no eyes but was so loving and affectionate.The rescue said he wouldn’t let anyone hold him,but he jumped straight into my arms. In that moment, I I knew I had to take him home with me. He has been with me my entire adult life.

On Wed last week, Jo stopped eating. Jo loves food, in his whole life he has never skipped a meal. Since then, we have had blood work done and he has been hospitalized at VCA. After an ultrasound, the vet thinks he has cholangiohepatitis and potentially other issues with his liver, bowel and pancreatitis. I am so terrified I'm going to lose him, but they said they are optimistic with care.

Jo has never let his lack of eyes deter him from being amazing. In his youth, he used to jump on counters, knock trash cans over, and catch flies. He has definitely slowed down a bit but he is as tactile and cuddle as he ever has been. Jo can definitely be a talker. When I come back from a trip, he will not stop telling me off but always goes for the cuddles.

Although I have not had any major life events like a loss of a career, his vet bills are getting very high. His current vet bill is going to be over $6600. This bill only includes his hospitalization and diagnostic care. Any help would be greatly appreciated.