Parker is a 9 month old Mix-Breed in Burns, TN, who needs $2,000 for Thoracentesis and supportive care for pyometria.

Parker was living in a colony of cats cared for by a compassionate community member, who noticed she wasn’t feeling well and reached out to our volunteers for help. After spending nearly two hours carefully trapping her, we were able to get Parker to the vet for urgent care.

At just about 9 months old, Parker was diagnosed with pyometra—a life-threatening uterine infection caused by not being spayed. She had pus draining from her vulva and required immediate surgery. On Monday, she underwent an emergency spay to remove the infected uterus.

Unfortunately, Parker has had a difficult recovery. She wasn’t improving as expected, and further diagnostics revealed a pneumothorax—air trapped in her chest cavity—along with ongoing infection related to the pyometra. Despite antibiotics, she has been running a high fever of around 105°F throughout the week.

Based on our trusted veterinarians’ recommendations, Parker has been transferred for specialized care. She is currently hospitalized, receiving a thoracentesis to remove the air from her chest, along with IV antibiotics and pain management.

Despite everything she’s been through, Parker has been incredibly sweet and loving. Everyone who has met her has commented on her gentle, affectionate nature. She truly deserves this chance to live, and we remain hopeful and optimistic about her recovery.