Monday 29 May 2017

Greg's Appeal


Gorgeous Greg came into our care as a stray with no history and no definite age. Greg was in such a terrible condition when he first came in, he was aged as a senior cat with flu medications prescribed. Over time it became apparent that he was suffering from more than just a simple cold. Off his food and looking very sad he was taken into a foster home to bring him back to the energetic, lovable cat we knew he could be.

Greg a week after arriving
Four months on and several tests later we were still no closer to a diagnosis for Greg so the decision was made to make the journey to a specialist vet in Bristol for an ultrasound scan. Finally we have a diagnosis - Greg has a portosystemic shunt meaning the liver is not working to its full capacity and can have detrimental effects on his body and brain. This is a life threatening condition that without intervention would cause poor Greg to have short unhappy life.
 
The good news is, this can be repaired by performing an ameroid constricter surgery to redirect the blood to get the liver working efficiently. Of course it is not without risks and expense (£2,500) but we are hopeful that being in excellent body condition Gorgeous Greg will bounce right back.

Greg at his foster home
 
Greg at the vets awaiting diagnosis
 
We need your help to pay for Greg's surgery so please donate to help us reach our target. If we are fortunate to raise over & above our £2,500 target, all surplus donations will go towards treating other cats and kittens in our care at Exeter Axhayes A/C. If you like to help Greg you can donate via JustGiving, Text Donation or donating to his appeal on our reception desk at the centre.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity. If you would like to donate to Greg’s Appeal – please follow the link below to our JustGiving page. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/GorgeousGreg
You can also donate by texting GGLS50 followed by amount £x to 70070.


Check out Greg's video below... he's a very cuddly boy!!! We will keep you posted on his journey whilst in our care. From Greg and everyone at Exeter Axhayes Adoption Centre THANK YOU!


For more information about our adoption centre, check out our website at http://www.axhayes.cats.org.uk/.
 

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