Maine Coon Rescue
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Zeus
Zeus is a five-year-old Maine Coon cat mix in Woodstock, GA, who needs $1,000 for eye surgery.
Woodstock, GA • Maine Coon Rescue
If Zeus could talk, he would have quite a story to tell. His foster mom, Lisa G., tells Waggle she doesn't know his entire history--- but before he came to Maine Coon Rescue, Zeus was apparently a "cat about town." "He was the stray tomcat in the neighborhood," Lisa says. Now Zeus's jaunts around the community and one-night-stands are over. He got rescued and neutered. When he first came to Lisa, he was not in good shape. "He was a mess. His hair was so dirty and matted. He could hardly move around," she adds. "Zeus also kept closing his eyes. At first, we thought it was an infection." Zeus's fur was an easy fix after a bath and some grooming. But his eye condition did not get better with antibiotics and ointments. The rescue's veterinarian recommended Zeus see a specialist at the Animal Eye Clinic. It turns out Zeus has a condition where part of his eyelids face inward toward his eyeball. It's called Entropion. This can result in scratches and even ulcers on his cornea causing him to lose his vision. He needed surgery immediately to fix the condition. Lisa says Zeus is an awesome cat, and once he's healed up, he will be up for adoption. She can't wait to see him shine in his forever home. "He's so relaxed. He goes with the flow. I've never heard him hiss or growl," she says. "He's a complete lap cat. He always wants to be with me all the time. Right now, he's sitting on my lap. He's a doll. He's like a dog stuck in a cat's body. He's a gentle giant." Maine Coon Rescue is a nonprofit organization that depends on others' generosity to help fund the medical care the group provides to cats in need. If you can help Zeus see a bright future, they would be so grateful.
Charles
Charles is a three-month-old Maine Coon Mix kitten in Woodstock, GA, who needs $2,000 for leg surgery.
Woodstock, GA • Maine Coon Rescue
Charles came into the Gwinnett Shelter on 9/28/20. He was seen by the shelter vet on 9/29 with a fractured right femur w/displacement, hair line spiral fracture on left tibia. Non-weight bearing in hind end, and reluctant to stand. Charles was rescued by Maine Coon Rescue and picked up on Tuesday October 6th. He is now living in his foster home with his foster mom. Charles is adjusting to being in his foster home. He has only been in his foster home for a short time, but Charles has left a big impression with his foster mom. He is eating more and getting stronger. Charles is starting to adapt to the cast that is on his leg. This has been an adjustment for him. Maine Coon Rescue is a 501c3 and we depend on donations from our amazing supporters. Charles needs this surgery to make him feel better and not be in pain. We wanted to help give him this chance. Charles came into the shelter weighing only 1.81 lbs. and approximately 3months old. He was seen by the shelter vet on 9/29 with a fractured right femur w/displacement, hair line spiral fracture on left tibia, non-weight bearing in hind end, and reluctant to stand. He will need surgery to repair the fracture. Maine Coon Rescue has received an estimate from BluePearl Vet Partners. Charles is very special to our rescue. We saw him posted on the shelter site, and Maine Coon Rescue knew we had to step in to help. He is a very sweet boy who is happy to be in a foster home with someone who loves and cares for him. He is learning to relax and adapting to his new life in his foster home. We are still learning his personality.
Luke
Luke is a 4-month-old Maine Coon mix cat in Woodstock, GA, who needs $1,435 for an emergency blood transfusion.
Woodstock, GA • Maine Coon Rescue
Luke has been in foster care with MCR since being pulled from a Georgia shelter on 8/7/19 as a young kitten with his sibling. At the time we pulled him out of the shelter we were told his age to be approximately 8 weeks old. While in foster care he had frequent episodes of diarrhea, lack of appetite, congestion, and listlessness for which he was treated. During these frequent vet visits, in addition to the routine vet care of deworming, fecal tests and flea treatments. Luke also had on-going upper respiratory infections & congestion which is common for small cats that are in shelters. He's was treated with antibiotics multiple times, he would feel better, but it wouldn't last. Reoccurring bouts of diarrhea which would cause him to be dehydrated, he was taken to the vet for fluids numerous times. Luke still wasn’t gaining any weight and at less than 2 pounds a second test showed Luke had Toxemic - he was then given additional medication for 10 days along with medication for continued diarrhea. At this point, his vet bills came to $710.00. This past week we thought Luke had over-come all his issues so, he was given his first FVRCP vaccine. Luke quickly became sick again, began sliding fast so back again to the vet on 10/10/19. At this time the vet referred us to the emergency clinic. Once there, it was discovered he had acute anemia. His red blood cell count was at only 7%, which should be at least 35%. Luke is critical and requires an emergency blood transfusion to try and save his life. This procedure is estimated at $2664 and could double if a second transfusion is required. Maine Coon Rescue would greatly appreciate any help you could provide in the way of donations. No amount is too small. Every dollar counts!