Leo is a 1 year old Turkish Van in Simpsonville, SC, who needs $1,950 for Feline Idiopathic Cystitis.

Leo followed us home on an early morning walk last August. He had an awful eye infection and was emaciated, but sweet as could be. We left food and water for him outside and left to go to work. He never left our home, even when we went to work, he stayed at our doorstep. The rest is history! We took him to the vet and checked for a chip, and they congratulated us on being chosen by our fella.

We noticed that Leo was unable to urinate a day after being neutered and told to bring him to Upstate Vet Emergency and Specialty Care. There, they diagnosed him with Feline Iodiopathic Cystitis. It's a painful disease with no cure- only hope and special care. Insurance does not cover it. He'll need to have special treatment, close monitoring, and be on a prescription diet his whole life.

Everyone who meets Leo knows he's very special. He's been described as "human-like", and a "character". He's unforgettable and loves people. He loves the movement of water, playing outside, and relaxing in his hammock. At night he sleeps right by my side. He's very vocal and makes funny noises when he jumps and explores the house. He loves to dart into boxes. He brings us so much laughter and joy.

The vet bill is high and there's a possibility that Leo could need more procedures and eventually surgery. He will need to have more checks with vet following the ER visit. I'm an artist who is trying make it on a tight budget and part time job with no benefits.