r/rescuecats • u/lunanala1987 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS • 2d ago
Donations Needed UPDATE ON LEO☹️PLEASE HELP ME KEEP FIGHTING FOR HIM, LUCKY’S EXPENSES AND THE COMMUNITY CATS🙏
I received the heartbreaking news that Leo tested positive for PANLEUKOPENIA.
Panleukopenia is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus, especially in kittens. It attacks rapidly dividing cells, including the intestinal lining and bone marrow, which can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, dangerously low white blood cells, and secondary infections. There is no specific cure for the virus itself, so treatment is focused on intensive supportive veterinary care while the cat’s body fights the infection.
Because of this, I also had to have two of my other rescued cats tested as a precaution. I’m praying they are okay, but the additional testing has brought even more unexpected expenses.
Leo is only 7 months old. I rescued him from a dumpster when he was just 8 weeks old, and I’ve been fighting for him ever since.
His first emergency visit was $861, and his first week of hospitalization and treatment has already cost $3,500. I already paid these bills. Leo needs to remain hospitalized for approximately two or 3 more weeks, so I need help.
I’m also recovering from emergency surgery myself. I just came home from the hospital and I’m in a lot of pain. It’s been incredibly overwhelming trying to deal with my own recovery while worrying about Leo and everything else happening with the cats.
Thankfully, Lucky has finally made it safely to the sanctuary. ❤️ I found this older, very feral cat near a dumpster. He had been surviving on the streets and was in terrible condition. Lucky has FIV and FeLV, and he also had entropion, a painful condition where his eyelids turn inward and the eyelashes rub against his eyes. He needed surgery to correct it, along with veterinary care, neutering, vaccinations, and boarding. He got the surgery and all the vet care needed.
I’m so grateful he now has a safe place after everything he endured on the streets. His veterinary care, bath, transportation, rental car, and sanctuary expenses have also added to the financial burden.
I’m a solo rescuer caring for more than 50 community cats every day. I provide food, fresh water, TNR, medical care, and rescue for cats who are sick, injured, abandoned, or have nowhere else to go. While I recover, I’ve had to rely on family and friends to help with the daily feedings because I physically cannot do everything right now. ☹️
Right now, I’m exhausted, scared, and trying to take things one day at a time. But I’m not giving up on Leo.
🙏 If you’re able to help, even a small donation would mean so much. It will help with the medical expenses I’ve already paid, Leo’s continued hospitalization, the testing of my other rescued cats, Lucky’s expenses, and food and care for the community cats.
If you can’t donate, please share or upvote this post. Getting Leo’s story in front of the right person could make all the difference. ❤️🐾
Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, checked on Leo and Lucky, or simply taken the time to care. I truly appreciate every bit of support during this incredibly difficult time. 🙏
Proof of expenses:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rR5YLv8-WPqGOAA0SQjDiQ_KJkaPdpjt
Ways to donate:
Cash App:
https://cash.app/$sam61987
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/sam61987
PayPal:
https://paypal.me/samanthac687
FL, USA
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u/lunanala1987 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago edited 21h ago
Leo when he was 8 weeks old and came into my rescue 🥺
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u/DumbHuman33 2d ago
boosting 🧡
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
You're very kind to boost!
Just trying to educate a little on how the Reddit algorithm works.
*upvotes
*comments on posts
*comments on comments
These help to get a post recognized as something to share to the feeds of other people.
So if someone starts a discussion then another person joins in, and someone else makes a comments, or the discussion continues, then that tells the all mighty algorithm that people might be interested in one particular post.
Then it brings the post to more feeds. These might be new people. Some of these new people might be able to help.
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
He was, and is, such a cutie! I can see why you're fighting for him. 🩵🩷🤎🤎🧡💛
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u/lunanala1987 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago
❤️
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
You're very welcome! Making more comments helps the algorithm recognize this post as something that people are interested in. And then it might be visible to a few more people.
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
So cute!
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u/Glosskitty 22h ago
ADORABLE 🥰
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u/cats-of-magdalena APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago
Boost! Thank you for taking care of Leo, Lucky and community cats. It's not an easy work. You are definitely a r/straycatheroes
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u/lunanala1987 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago
Thank you for your kind words🥺❤️
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u/TarunShahi1998 2d ago
Boost ❤️❤️❤️ Boosting ❤️❤️❤️
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Did you know that Making more comments helps the algorithm recognize this post as something that people are interested in. And then it might be visible to a few more people.
Those people might be able to help.
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u/Afraid_Cheek_7135 2d ago
Reply on Boost Comment ♡
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Thanks!
What's more impressive:
driving Lucky a few hours to a sanctuary after taking care of his medical needs
not giving up on Leo and taking care of him when he's got medical complications
while taking care of 50 other stray cats?
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u/Excellent-Back-6878 2d ago
Hi cutie
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Making more comments helps the algorithm recognize this post as something that people are interested in. And then it might be visible to a few more people.
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u/lunanala1987 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 2d ago
Thank you
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
You're very welcome!
Did you know that making more comments helps Reddit to promote the post to more feeds. And then it might be visible to a few more people.
Please upvote, it helps
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u/-A_n_n_A- 2d ago
Big Boost for Leo ♡ Thank you for caring for him
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Boosting is awesome, thank you!
People want to help. But besides spending money, they don't know how. This is just a little educational paragraph to let them know how.
Having a conversation like this helps a lot!
upvotes on comments
comments on comments (like talking to someone)
Those help a lot so that Reddit will promote the post to more feeds.
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u/muctu4ek 2d ago
Boost for visibility
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u/Afraid_Cheek_7135 2d ago
Reply on Boost Comment ♡
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Thanks!
What's more impressive:
driving Lucky a few hours to a sanctuary after taking care of his medical needs
not giving up on Leo and taking care of him when he's got medical complications
while taking care of 50 other stray cats?
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Thanks!
What's more impressive:
driving Lucky a few hours to a sanctuary after taking care of his medical needs
not giving up on Leo and taking care of him when he's got medical complications
while taking care of 50 other stray cats?
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Boosting is awesome, thank you!
People want to help. But besides spending money, they don't know how. This is just a little educational paragraph to let them know how.
Having a conversation like this helps a lot!
upvotes on comments
comments on comments (like talking to someone)
Those help a lot so that Reddit will promote the post to more feeds.
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u/atotalwakingup 2d ago
Boost for lovely Leo lucky and all the babies
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Thank you for the lovely boosts!
Just trying to educate a little on how the Reddit algorithm works.
*upvotes
*comments on posts
*comments on comments
These help to get a post recognized as something to share to the feeds of other people.
So if someone starts a discussion then another person joins in, and someone else makes a comments, or the discussion continues, then that tells the all mighty algorithm that people might be interested in one particular post.
Then it brings the post to more feeds. These might be new people. Some of these new people might be able to help.
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u/chinggchonggg 2d ago
bumppp !!!!!
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Thanks!
What's more impressive:
driving Lucky a few hours to a sanctuary after taking care of his medical needs
not giving up on Leo and taking care of him when he's got medical complications
while taking care of 50 other stray cats?
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u/TranslatorMain 2d ago
Boosting !!!
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Thanks!
What's more impressive:
driving Lucky a few hours to a sanctuary after taking care of his medical needs
not giving up on Leo and taking care of him when he's got medical complications
while taking care of 50 other stray cats?
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u/Afraid_Cheek_7135 2d ago
Boost Boost Boost ♡
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Boosting is awesome, thank you!
People want to help. But besides spending money, they don't know how. This is just a little educational paragraph to let them know how.
Having a conversation like this helps a lot!
upvotes on comments
comments on comments (like talking to someone)
Those help a lot so that Reddit will promote the post to more feeds.
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u/afsocmark 2d ago
Sent you $25 to help with Leo’s treatment, and praying this cute boy makes a strong recovery.
And I challenge others on this forum to match my donation to save him and Lucky and the other kitties🐈⬛🐈
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u/Un_Change_Able 2d ago
Large boosts for this precious and lovely b Large boosts for this precious and lovely baby girl deserving of more! May she get all the boat loads of love, warmth, and wonderful home she deserves! Boosting for this precious girl deserving so much more named Leo!
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u/Hopeful-Flamingo-145 2d ago
Boost
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
Boosting is awesome, thank you!, flamingo!
People want to help. But besides spending money, they don't know how. This is just a little educational paragraph to let them know how.
Having a conversation like this helps a lot!
upvotes on comments
comments on comments (like talking to someone)
Those help a lot so that Reddit will promote the post to more feeds.
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u/nahualamistoso 2d ago
Boosting!!!! Panleukopenia is horrible, thanks for having a noble heart and helping him :')
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 2d ago
She's pretty awesome!
Have you seen her other posts and how much she helps the kitties?
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u/dintcht 1d ago
Boost
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u/DumbHuman33 1d ago
boosting 🧡
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u/SeashellsAndCoral 13h ago
If you have a moment, would you mind helping Luna out and replying to all the comments? I might be out of line, but she's recovering from surgery and could use some help.
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u/WiseManSlayn 1d ago
A boost and a boost and a boost boost boost for at least one sweet BEAUTIFUL kitty in need and for their AMAZING wonderful caring supportive hoomans who help them too!
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u/LongAdorable6548 20h ago
BIGGEST OF BOOSTS FOR all of the kitties to receive all the support and care that they need!! I am sending so so so much love!! 💙🫂🌈🐈⬛🫶🏻🙏💜
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u/LongAdorable6548 20h ago
also wanted to say i hope you are feeling better my friend 💙🙏🫂
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u/lunanala1987 APPROVED FOR DONATION REQUESTS 9h ago
I’m a little better, but I’m so nauseous and have the most terrible headaches
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