The Squamish SPCA is looking for help with the cost to care for NeNe, a “friendly and sweet” senior cat who was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis.
She was abandoned at a local women’s shelter and became seriously ill after arriving at the SPCA.
“Poor NeNe suddenly stopped eating, began violently vomiting and became alarmingly lethargic – we had to rush her into to receive emergency medical care,” said manager Marika Donnelly in a press release, adding the affectionate brown tabby was hospitalized for five days on intravenous fluids and medications to help her recover.
Although 12-year-old NeNe has pancreatitis, the condition is manageable with the right diet and she will be available for adoption after her recovery is complete.
“She’s so friendly and sweet and extremely active,” Donnelly said. “We just want NeNe to have a chance to live out the rest of her nine lives in a loving, forever home.”
The medical costs associated with NeNe’s care are expected to reach $1,700.
The BC SPCA relies primarily on public donations. Donations can be made online at spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency or in person at 39901 Government Rd.
