Luke is a 4-month-old Maine Coon mix cat in Woodstock, GA, who needs $1,435 for an emergency blood transfusion.

Luke has been in foster care with MCR since being pulled from a Georgia shelter on 8/7/19 as a young kitten with his sibling. At the time we pulled him out of the shelter we were told his age to be approximately 8 weeks old. While in foster care he had frequent episodes of diarrhea, lack of appetite, congestion, and listlessness for which he was treated. During these frequent vet visits, in addition to the routine vet care of deworming, fecal tests and flea treatments. Luke also had on-going upper respiratory infections & congestion which is common for small cats that are in shelters. He's was treated with antibiotics multiple times, he would feel better, but it wouldn't last. Reoccurring bouts of diarrhea which would cause him to be dehydrated, he was taken to the vet for fluids numerous times. Luke still wasn’t gaining any weight and at less than 2 pounds a second test showed Luke had Toxemic - he was then given additional medication for 10 days along with medication for continued diarrhea. At this point, his vet bills came to $710.00. This past week we thought Luke had over-come all his issues so, he was given his first FVRCP vaccine. Luke quickly became sick again, began sliding fast so back again to the vet on 10/10/19. At this time the vet referred us to the emergency clinic. Once there, it was discovered he had acute anemia. His red blood cell count was at only 7%, which should be at least 35%. Luke is critical and requires an emergency blood transfusion to try and save his life. This procedure is estimated at $2664 and could double if a second transfusion is required. Maine Coon Rescue would greatly appreciate any help you could provide in the way of donations. No amount is too small. Every dollar counts!