Niko is a 11 year old American Shorthair in Humble, TX, who needs $1,500 for Recheck Examination, Abdominal Ultrasound.

I adopted Niko on October 31, 2015, after a remarkable journey that started when a veterinary clinic rescued him. His previous owner, unable to understand his self-harming behavior, had tried to have him euthanized. Luckily, caring veterinarians stepped in and persuaded the owner to surrender him. They soon discovered that Niko was suffering from a food allergy, which was the root of his distress. After a year of dedicated care at the clinic, he finally regained his health, and that’s when our paths crossed.

These days, Niko lives happily with his older sister, Aja, and his younger brother, Chloe. For many years, his health was steady, needing only a special diet of dry and wet food along with medication for gastrointestinal issues. However, everything changed on August 25, 2025, when we faced a major challenge that put our bond to the test. Niko was diagnosed with Small-cell Lymphoma and required urgent medical attention. While the prognosis is positive, he will need ongoing, intensive treatment for the rest of his life.

I’m grateful for his pet insurance, but the bills are piling up as we start this new chapter. Recently, I also had unexpected personal medical expenses that drained my savings. I’m doing my best to cover his ongoing treatments by reaching out to all the financial aid organizations I can find. I’ve also exhausted my CareCredit and am managing my budget as carefully as possible. With only one income and three cats to look after, staying afloat financially has become more and more challenging.