Apollo’s new start UPDATE 6/26/20
Fundraising campaign by
Benjamin Moy
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US$1,259.00raised of $3,400.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
The week we adopted him (at only 12 weeks old) Apollo was rushed to the emergency vet two days before Christmas. After extensive testing it was discovered that Apollo had been born with a portosystemic shunt. Basically, his blood does not get filtered through his liver properly, toxins build up in his blood stream which cause brain damage and death within 24 hours. His condition has been temporarily stabilized with medication and a strict prescription diet, while we searched for an experienced small animal soft tissue surgeon to attempt the procedure necessary to correct Apollo's condition permanently. Many surgeons we explored quoted $5000-$7000 for the procedure, but Dr. Covey at OVRS can do it with a 90% chance of survival for $2700-$3100 (price breakdown included in pictures) Anything raised over and above the amount needed for Apollo's surgery will be donated to the Ferndale Cat Shelter. Ferndale Cat Shelter has been very supportive on Apollo's journey to wellness. Apollo is a treasured part of our family, and has become best friends with our son Lincoln. We want them to have every chance for their friendship to grow.
UPDATE: 6/26/20
Apollo went in to OVRS this morning and will be going in to surgery this afternoon. The updated estimate for his surgery is $2800-$3400. This includes after care onsite observation and post op medications. We will get a call from the doctor this evening letting us know how Apollo is doing. If all goes according to plan he should be able to come home in two or three days. The biggest risks to Apollo are seizures or internal bleeding caused by the shunt being closed and the new infusion of blood to his liver being more than it can handle.
We are reopening the fundraiser for anyone who still wants to donate towards Apollo's care and we will keep the fundraiser open for two weeks. If you are unable to donate we appreciate any good vibes and thoughts you can send him.
Organizer
- Benjamin Moy
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Rachael Rottner
- Donated on Jun 29, 2020
- Erica Tierney
- Donated on Jun 29, 2020
For sweet baby Apollo and his loving family. Get well!
- Kaitlyn Sagritalo
- Donated on Jun 28, 2020
6/28/20 Apollo is home!
Update posted by Benjamin Moy at 11:03 pmApollo is home! He needs to be confined to a crate so he doesn't jump and climb on things which may aggravate his incision. He is on pain meds, anti-sezure meds, and antibiotics. He also must wear a cone so he doesn't lick at his incision. (He's already managed to. . . . .
6/27 evening update
Update posted by Benjamin Moy at 01:21 amThe fever that he was running earlier today has subsided. He is eating and drinking and alert. He is still being monitored closely at OVRS but if everything continues to look good he will be able to come home in the next day or so.He will need to be confined. . . . .
6/27 update
Update posted by Benjamin Moy at 03:50 pmApollo did well overnight. His incision looks good and he's eating, drinking, and peeing on his own, so all of that is great news. They did call to let us know he's running a fever, 104.2 early this morning. It's down to 103.2 now. He's already on antibiotics post-op, so
Apollo update 6/26/20
Update posted by Benjamin Moy at 07:21 pmApollo went in for surgery this morning. He is now out of surgery and is in post-op recovery and observation. Apollo will be in observation for the next two days as he recovers and they watch for how his body reacts to having proper blood flow to his liver.
Surgery date update
Update posted by Benjamin Moy at 03:10 amWe have been told by OVRS that they will be postponing Apollo's surgery for 4-5 weeks due to the Covid-19 situation. They are limiting their surgeries to emergency surgeries only at this time. The good news is that Apollo is still stable on his current regimen of food and medicine,
Less than two weeks to go!
Update posted by Benjamin Moy at 02:04 amless than two weeks to go until Apollo's surgery. Our momentum has slowed recently, so we could really use everyone's help to share Apollo's story out there again. Thank you to everyone for your support!
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Donors & Comments
- Rachael Rottner
- Donated on Jun 29, 2020
- Erica Tierney
- Donated on Jun 29, 2020
For sweet baby Apollo and his loving family. Get well!
- Kaitlyn Sagritalo
- Donated on Jun 28, 2020
- Cole Dunwoodie
- Donated on Jun 27, 2020
Cole misses you in s hool and we all send our love to Apollo!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 27, 2020
Good luck to little Apollo
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 27, 2020
- Jennifer Andras
- Donated on Jun 26, 2020
- Jaimie Snyder
- Donated on Jun 26, 2020
Sending tons of love to this handsome boy & his awesome family!
- Karen McDowell
- Donated on Jun 26, 2020
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 26, 2020