19/10/2026
💔 RECOMMENDED TO BE EUTHANISED… BUT SHE CHOSE TO FIGHT. 🐾
"Given the cat’s age, poor body condition, reduced appetite, lameness and inability to facilitate workup, there are significant concerns regarding their welfare and QOL. Humane euthanasia is recommended..."
Those were the exact words in Sylvie's pound medical file. At nearly 12 years old, this sweet girl was skin and bone, heavily matted, and unable to walk properly. For two long weeks, she waited at the pound. Nobody came for her. Her microchip led nowhere.
We were advised not to take her in. Told she didn't stand a chance. Advised that the decision had already been made to euthanise her on welfare grounds. But even through the pain and severe neglect, the moment you opened her enclosure, she would wobble over to press her face against your hand for pats and smooches 🥺
It was clear this girl had been loved once –and we couldn't bear the thought of her life ending without experiencing love again. And the timing of everything felt like kismet. We couldn't simply leave her behind.
We took sweet Sylvie in as a palliative case, promising her at least a few warm, peaceful, comfortable weeks on a cosy couch.
The moment she arrived at her foster home, she stepped out of her carrier, made a direct beeline for the couch, and curled up into a contented little ball. And then, something amazing happened. In the comfort and safety of a real home, the cat who "refused to eat" at the pound started eagerly wolfing down her meals. She made it clear: she wanted to live.
🩺 A New Diagnosis & A Fighting Chance
We took her straight to our vet for pelvic X-rays and a review of her bloodwork to uncover what was causing her lameness and weight loss.
The good news? Her pelvis is intact!
The tough news? Her bloodwork confirmed FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) – a condition that was once a guaranteed death sentence, but is now 100% treatable. The FIP explains her unsteady gait, her poor appetite, and her body's struggle to thrive.
We had brought Sylvie home to give her a soft place to say goodbye. Now, we are fighting to give her *years* of comfort and care – which is exactly what she deserves.
She is already 4 days into her treatment, eating well, and soaking up every single second of love!
💰 How You Can Help Sylvie Fight
Because she was taken on as an emergency rescue, we need your help to cover her lifesaving medical care.
Here is the breakdown of what her journey looks like:
• Initial X-rays & Workup: $600
• Initial Emergency IV Treatment: $120
• 84-Day FIP Medication: $1,680 ($20/day)
• Mid-Treatment & Post-Treatment Bloodwork: $600 ($300 each)
• Future Dental Care (post-FIP recovery): ~$1,000+
Total estimated cost: ~$4,000+
She was loved once. Now, she is loved again – by us, her foster family, and hopefully, by you. Every single dollar, share, and kind thought helps give this beautiful girl the second chance she so deeply deserves.
💖 HOW TO DONATE:
GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-sylvie
Direct Bank Transfer:
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PayPal:
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If you can't donate right now, please share Sylvie's story! Getting her post seen by more eyes brings us one step closer to funding her cure.
Thank you for helping us prove that senior cats are worth fighting for 🐱✨
