Help Save Baby Noah - Our 6-Month-Old Kitten Fighting for His Life
Noah’s Story:
Eight months ago, Noah came into our lives as a tiny ball of orange fluff with the loudest purr we’d ever heard. He was supposed to have his whole life ahead of him - years of sunny windowsill naps, midnight zoomies, and head bumps that say “I love you.”
Instead, we’re watching our baby fight a battle no kitten should face and an unimaginable nightmare for a new pet owner. I’m writing this through tears this morning from the emergency vet parking lot. Noah - my 6-month-old kitten - is inside. My cat has suddenly stopped eating his food and has been dramatically losing weight. Then came diarrhea, the lethargy, and the heartbreaking cries of pain. I have just found out after tests and sleepless nights, some very devastating news: Noah has both intestinal lymphoma and gastrointestinal carcinomas - an extremely rare and aggressive combination in such a young cat. The vet has given us little time to decide his fate and that’s why I decided to launch this crowdfunding campaign because my family cannot afford the cost of his treatment.
The oncologist was honest: Noah’s case is severe, but he’s young and was strong before this hit. There’s hope, but it comes with a staggering price tag. The treatment plan includes:
- Immediate surgery to remove the largest tumors ($8,000-$12,000)
- Chemotherapy protocols designed for his specific cancers ($10,000-$15,000)
- Ongoing hospitalizations for IV fluids, pain management, and monitoring ($5,000-$8,000)
- Blood transfusions and supportive care ($3,000-$5,000)
We are not prepared for such a terrible diagnosis. We’ve already spent a considerable amount on diagnostics and initial treatments.
He can’t control his bowels anymore. Yesterday, he looked at me with these hollow eyes as if he is asking me to make it stop hurting. I’m not ready. I can’t be the one to give up on him. We’re not ready to give up on Noah - he still very young and purrs when we hold him. He still tries to play with his favorite feather toy between treatments.
We have no idea what to expect at this point. However, several feline cancers can reach staggering amounts for those in the middle class or more in treatment costs, particularly when involving complications. If we can’t raise the money. The veterinarian and I discussed multiple rounds of chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization for severe complications, blood transfusions for bleeding, emergency surgeries for intestinal perforations, and intensive care for sepsis or other life-threatening complications.
Every donation, no matter how small, brings Noah closer to the treatment he desperately requires. If you can’t donate, please share Noah’s story with your friends. Post it to your social networks. Noah taught us that love doesn’t count in years - it counts in moments. We’re fighting for more moments with our brave little orange, warrior.
The specialists say there’s one chance and that’s aggressive treatment starting NOW. Noah needs emergency surgery to remove the tumors causing the worst bleeding, an intensive chemotherapy protocol. At this point, round-the-clock critical care is required and he’s needs blood transfusions (he’s needed three already).
I’m begging you. I’m on my knees praying and begging people to save his life. Help me save him. If I can’t raise this money in the coming weeks, I’ll have to hold him while they end his suffering, and I don’t know how I’ll live with myself.
Please. He’s all I have.
[Graphic warning: photos show the reality of Noah’s condition]
Thank you for reading Noah’s story.
