We're on struggle street at the moment. My beloved soul kitty has been having unexplained weight loss and whatever savings I had have been completely wiped out by the many vet trips to figure out what's wrong. I've been skipping meals to make sure she can get the tests she needs because her well-being will always come before mine.
Yesterday I noticed she was breathing funny and took her to the vet for a check-up, even though I've had literally zero dollars since Tuesday and had no idea how I was going to pay for it. They did an xray and were immediately concerned about her heart, so I was told to go to the vet hospital immediately.
I sat there for hours last night, and then was told she'd need to be on oxygen overnight, and had to sign a consent form for them to resuscitate her if she arrested. It was going to cost 2400 for the night and all the tests, and they needed a 50% deposit to admit her. My lovely partner pulled out his last savings of 2000 to pay the deposit, which I am so grateful for but also feel so guilty.
They gave me a call at about 10pm last night to tell me she was stable, then this morning rang me to tell me she needs to stay another 24hrs because the fluid in her lungs has spread, which will add another 1600 to the bill.
I'm genuinely at a loss, I have no idea how I'm going to get that money, when I can't even afford to eat properly. Pay day is tuesday arvo, but even then I don't know if that will even cover it, and I have to pay rent too.
I've applied for a personal loan, but I don't know that it will be approved, and if it is I don't know if it will be in time. I don't have family to ask for money, and I know everyone is struggling these days because the cost of living is insane.
I've started a gofundme, but I don't have anyone to share it with. It feels really weird asking for help, but if anyone knows someone who might be in a position to help, here's the link:
https://gofund.me/8bc137c22
