Moe is a 13-year-old Domestic Shorthair Cat in Pensacola, FL, who needs $2,000 for Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass.

My cat Moe needs a subcutaneous ureteral bypass because one of her ureters is blocked. The right ureter is fully blocked at the kidney, which is causing that kidney to fail (and keeping her in constant pain). The blocked kidney has shrunk to almost half its normal size and soon may lose all function, which is irreversible.

Her other kidney has large, unpassable stones in it, and cannot function at full capacity.

Due to the delicate nature of the surgery needed it is not something a general practice vet would do, so I will have to take her out of town to visit a specialty clinic for surgery and post-op hospitalization.

I have already spent a couple of thousand dollars to get the diagnosis, but sadly, I do not have enough money for the treatment, which is very expensive. I have called several clinics (across several states), and the charge is pretty consistent, with surgery alone costing approximately $10,000 - $12,000.

When you add in the pre-op tests, post-op hospitalization / follow-ups, medications, and travel expenses, it could be closer to $15,000 in the end.

Unfortunately, Moe's problem came on suddenly, and I was not prepared. Please help me save Moe, she is only thirteen years old and the clock is ticking for her.