Malina is a 8.5 year old Mix-Breed in New York, NY, who needs $2,000 for cardiology exam, echocardiogram, neurology exam, urine and blood tests after her stroke.

Malina is an 8-year-old furry fighter who has been with me through thick and thin. Recently, she suffered a suspected stroke, leaving her unable to walk. Malina’s life began as a miracle, she was a one-week-old rescue. Malina blossomed into a gentle loving curious kitten. When I first met Malina at one month old, she kissed my hand, and my heart was hers forever.

In 2019, Malina had a sudden paralysis in her back legs. Extensive testing at AMC in NYC ruled out major issues. Her heart and spine were clear. She recovered. In November 2024, she was hospitalized in ICU at AMC. The stroke, UTI were confirmed. She is now recovering.

Doctors have given a hopeful prognosis, but recovery is long and costly. She must have specialist care and diagnostics to fully recover and prevent future strokes. I incurred $9,693 in expenses and $2000-$2400 expected for specialist care in cardiology (echocardiogram $918, exam $375, blood test $350, neurology $375, urine test $400).

Insurance provider Trupanion denied all claims, labeling her condition as pre-existing. I am currently unemployed after a layoff. I am looking, but this has been tough. Malina is my family, my baby, my heart. I’m doing everything I can to help her, but I can’t do it alone.