marioandsonic Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Hi everyone. Earlier this year, I found out my cat has a birth defect called an ectopic ureter. Basically, it means that one of his kidneys isn't connected properly to his bladder. He's fine now, but he's involuntarily leaving small urine stains whenever he lays down somewhere. In the long term, it could not only get worse, but lead to things like kidney failure and UTIs. He needs surgery to correct it, and thankfully I have pet insurance on him. Without it, the estimated cost would come to up to around $3200-$3600. Thanks to the insurance, it's mostly covered, but I still have a 20% co-pay, meaning I pay between $600-$700 bucks. I don't like begging, but if anyone wants to help me out, send me a PM, and I'll give you my PayPal account info. Thanks in advance. EDIT: I'll link my Venmo and PayPal account info here. PayPal email: masmugen@hotmail.com Venmo VENMO.COM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I threw in some dollars. Hope it helps. It's no fun seeing a pet need surgery and being surprised by a big bill. Yay for pet insurance though. That's really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 They literally give away kittens/cats for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 @Commissar SFLUFAN @Chris- @sblfilms @Mr.Vic20 @best3444 If we can get Stepee $900 certainly we can get this guy $600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Just now, Keyser_Soze said: @Commissar SFLUFAN @Chris- @sblfilms @Mr.Vic20 @best3444 If we can get Stepee $900 certainly we can get this guy $600 I chipped in $350 last night 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I don’t have an active PayPal. You got Venmo @marioandsonic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, sblfilms said: I don’t have an active PayPal. You got Venmo @marioandsonic? I could set one up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: @Commissar SFLUFAN @Chris- @sblfilms @Mr.Vic20 @best3444 If we can get Stepee $900 certainly we can get this guy $600 Confirmed: Chris hates cats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Any updates on this? How much money did you receive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, best3444 said: Any updates on this? How much money did you receive? I'm up to 390 now. @sblfilms, I'll send a PM about Venmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, marioandsonic said: I'm up to 390 now. @sblfilms, I'll send a PM about Venmo Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, Rachel said: honestly just post your info in the OP it will make it easier for all of us Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I donated for waffles @Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Sent you a couple bills. Get better kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 Just got an update from the vet. The surgery reportedly went successful. They'll keep and monitor him overnight, and if nothing abnormal occurs, they'll contact me tomorrow on when I can pick him up. Thanks a lot to everyone that donated! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Fantastic news and I'm glad we all helped you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, marioandsonic said: Just got an update from the vet. The surgery reportedly went successful. They'll keep and monitor him overnight, and if nothing abnormal occurs, they'll contact me tomorrow on when I can pick him up. Thanks a lot to everyone that donated! This is great to hear! Glad the wittle guy is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 I have another update. I got a call back from the vet. The news...isn't great. Apparently, some of the levels in his blood that indicate kidney function are abnormally high. They now need to run further testing on him to see what's causing it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Please keep us posted. Hopefully everything turns out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Good news: They got back to me. It seems like it's due to inflammation from the surgery, which is the best-case scenario. Still, they're going to keep him for another night. Bad news: The initial estimate (without insurance) was about $3200. It's expected to now be over $5000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 grand for a cat? Jesus they give them away for free to people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 lol i would be doing the same thing but @Biggie is cracking me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Rachel said: kids are given away for free too doesn’t mean you just don’t take care of their health you goober F R E E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 It's too late to back out of the charges now. All I can do is lube myself up to get fucked by the cost now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 I hate everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Another update. His kidney values are still high. They're keeping him for one more night, and see how he's doing in the morning. Regardless of how he's doing then, I'm taking him home tomorrow. If his values don't go down by then...it's not a good sign for his long-term health. ...I'm not having another pet after this. Fuck everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Sad. I hope things turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 15 hours ago, marioandsonic said: Another update. His kidney values are still high. They're keeping him for one more night, and see how he's doing in the morning. Regardless of how he's doing then, I'm taking him home tomorrow. If his values don't go down by then...it's not a good sign for his long-term health. ...I'm not having another pet after this. Fuck everything. Just got a call this morning. His kidney values have gone down overnight, so it seems like he'll be okay. I'm picking him up later this morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 One last update. I just received an email from the pet insurance company. My claim for my cat and the reimbursement went through, and I should receive it via direct deposit shortly. Also, after about two weeks of recovery and having to wear one of those cones on his head, he's pretty much back to his old self now. I'm so relieved this is all over. Thank you all for the kind words and donations. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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