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For those who don't know me, I'm Paul, a Canadian English teacher and generally good person to have around, currently living in Samara, Russia. Doofus, an 18 year old (now) stray kitten was adopted by a colleague here in the city where I live. Almost ten years ago, he left to other pastures, and with me to care for her. Since then, we've been through a lot, but now she really needs your help.
A year ago, she was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney disease, which as it turns out is fairly common, but relatively unknown to most pet owners. We have struggled but managed for this past year, until about two weeks ago, when what we thought was just a bronchial and eye infection turned out to be something a bit more. Tentative diagnosis is nasal polyps, which require endoscopic/laproscopic investigation and surgery. In light of the fact that her breathing sounds like she's underwater, and that she can't swallow properly, it makes her life really difficult at the moment, but she is a fighter.
The procedure is a little complicated by the fact of her kidney disease. In relative terms, it's not overly expensive, but where we live it would consitute the majority of my monthly salary, something I am having trouble saving for, and though I personally am not such a fan of asking for help, the urgency of this means that I should. I mean, wouldn't you do all you could for your best friend? If by chance we happen to raise much more than our goal, any proceeds will go towards raising awareness of Chronic Kidney disease in pets, something fairly preventable, but unfortunately not so well known until things get really bad.
We are going in for the surgery this Saturday regardless, but if you aren't able to personally help, we'll both be incredibly grateful for you if you can at least share this message! Thank you!
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