Her Babies Are Gone. Now Zita Is Fighting for Her Own Life.

🐾 South Carolina Community Cat Project Needs Your Help

Zita has already endured more heartbreak than any cat should ever have to face. After losing every one of her kittens, this sweet mama cat should have been given the chance to grieve and begin healing. Instead, she is now facing a life-threatening medical emergency of her own.

Zita was rushed to the emergency veterinarian after developing a dangerously high fever of 105°F. Bloodwork revealed her white blood cell count had skyrocketed to over 42,000, a sign that her body was battling a severe infection. Veterinarians quickly determined the likely cause: stump pyometra, a rare but life-threatening infection that can occur after a previous spay surgery.

The infection has rapidly progressed to sepsis, and without immediate surgery, Zita has less than 24 hours to live. She is in surgery today, but this emergency came without warning.

Her emergency examination, diagnostics, hospitalization, stabilization, and lifesaving surgery have already created overwhelming veterinary expenses for South Carolina Community Cat Project, and there are still additional costs ahead as she recovers.

Will you help save Zita's life? Every tax-deductible donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward the emergency care she needs to survive. If you're unable to give today, sharing Zita's story could help connect her with someone who can.

Zita's heartbreaking journey is also a reminder of just how dangerous pregnancy and reproduction can be for community cats. Although she was no longer pregnant when she came into rescue, the physical toll of motherhood and complications that followed have left her fighting for her life. Rescue teams see tragedies like this far too often, which is why spaying cats before these emergencies occur is so important.

Zita has already lost her babies. Please don't let her lose her life too. Today, she is surrounded by a veterinary team doing everything they can to save her. With your support, we can give this resilient mama the chance to recover, heal, and finally experience the safe, healthy future she deserves.