Meeko is a seven-month-old kitten in New York, NY, who needs $1,714 for urgent care.

Meeko had a devastating start in life. He plummeted from a third-story balcony when he was just a few months old. The kitten fractured his leg in two places, and his human family could no longer care for him.

But Meeko's fate changed when Sam W. and his girlfriend met him. "After his fall, he was surrendered by his old owners. Within minutes of meeting Meeko, he was kissing my hand. I knew it would be costly but just couldn’t leave the sweet guy behind," Sam tells Waggle.

The staff at Carnegie Hill Veterinarians is treating Meeko. Every week, he needs his leg splint changed, and because of his energy, he needs to be sedated. He also developed an infection on his injured leg, which the medical team monitors. Meeko will continue to have X-rays on his leg to make sure it is healing properly.

Sam and his girlfriend are incredible to come to Meeko's rescue, but the couple, who lives in New York City, are scrambling to come up with the money to pay for all of Meeko's care.

"Living in NYC is never cheap, and because of the pandemic, my girlfriend and I are living essentially on one income," Sam says. "Seeing Meeko healthy and living out his happiest and most energetic life would mean everything to us. We just want to give him the home he deserves."

The couple is so happy Meeko is now part of their family and can't wait for him to be healthy. Despite the kitten's condition, he is still full of energy.

"Meeko is the sweetest kitty you’ll ever meet and melts your heart when he looks into his eyes or puts his head in your hand for chin scratches," Sam adds. "But he doesn’t allow you to let your guard down too much because he’s only a second away from making you laugh when he spazzes out and wants to start playing with his toys. He just wants to be loved and will let you pick him up, hold his paws, kiss his pink nose, and kiss his belly."

Please help Meeko get back on his feet again!