Ash needs your help

Fundraising campaign by Denise Teo

by Denise Teo

Singapore, sg

Links:

Ash is a 2 month old kitten that was found after he was mowed down by a speeding motorcyclist in an office compound. The poor mite crawled under a steel ramp after the accident and we were unable to get to him until he finally crawled out the next day.

He was found to have lost mobility in both his hind legs and his breathing was very laboured. He was rushed to the vet immediately, but the diagnosis wasn’t good.

Diagnosis:

After doing x-rays, blood tests and ultrasounds, it was determined that Ash had:

Hernia – the accident had ruptured his diaphragm and pushed most of his intestines as well as his stomach and liver into his chest cavity
Fracture in his hind leg – The knee of his rear hind leg had been fractured in the accident and separated from his knee cap as well

Treatment to save Ash:

Hernia – Emergency surgery required to pull the displaced organs back to their normal position and repair the rupture in Ash’s diaphragm. This is very risky as Ash is only a baby, and during the surgery he will be unable to breathe on his own and the surgery team has to do it for him. He will also need to be warded a further 7 days as he recovers from the operation.
Fracture in his hind leg – As Ash has to undergo the Hernia operation, the surgery to fix his knee will be too much for his little body to take. So the vet has recommended to cast his leg for now and monitor if Ash’s body will be able to repair itself.

Treatment Costs:

The vet has given us an estimate of about $5,000 for all the tests, surgery as well as post-surgery care and medications that Ash requires. This doesn’t include the follow ups and any additional surgeries that Ash may require later.

We are appealing to the kind and wonderful hearts of everyone to help us raise the money for Ash so that he can have another chance at life that has been so cruelly taken away by an irresponsible motorcyclist.

Any additional funds will be donated to the Cat Welfare Society to help in their tireless work in human stray management

Edit: There has been some feedback that some people occasionally encounter an error when they try to donate through this site.

I have listed additional ways to donate below, Please indicate that it is for Ash :)

Paylah/Paynow: 98170085

Bank Transfer: Dbs savings 1200012518

Ash has passed on

Update posted by Denise Teo On Jul 16, 2019

It upsets me greatly to write that Ash passed away yesterday morning at 9am from sudden cardiac arrest, the staff at the clinic was unable to resuscitate him. The post mortem showed the damage to his liver from the accident resulted in a severe infection that had spread to his nearby organs. His little body was unable to cope with the infection and crashed.

He will be deeply missed by all the people who have come to know and love him.

We have since cremated him and scattered his ashes so he may be free.

The final vet bill has come to $4,600. We are hoping that people will assist us to help cover as much of the cost as possible. Thank you to all who have been following and supporting the story of this mighty little warrior.

Add a Comment

Post Surgery Day 3 - Fever and Vomiting

Update posted by Denise Teo On Jul 14, 2019

Hi all, Ash isn't doing so well today. He was running a fever last night and vomited twice. He's lethargic and not eating. So he's back on painkillers and hand fed, they suspect he is experiencing discomfort in his tummy.

Add a Comment

Ash the Purple Ranger! Post Op Day 2

Update posted by Denise Teo On Jul 13, 2019

Hi Ash is better! He's off the oxygen and doing well. He's also alert and playful. He is also really curious and very nosy about what's happening in the other cages around him.

Those who want more updates, especially video updates, please head to my instagram account: @tegantls or you can follow Ash's hashtag #ashthemanjameow

Thanks so much for donating!
https://youtu.be/ogKs1peaHKA

Add a Comment

Ash is out of surgery and recovering nicely

Update posted by Denise Teo On Jul 12, 2019

Hi all, I'm happy to report that Ash is out of surgery for the hernia repair and is doing wonderfully. He is alert and feisty and demanding lots of attention from the staff at United Vet.

He will still be put on pure oxygen for another 24 hours while he recovers, but Dr Mark Lee is happy with Ash's progress. However, Ash's fractured hind leg may require further surgery but the focus for now is his hernia surgery recovery.