WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR STRIPES' ONGOING MEDICAL CARE! A Boris & Natasha's Fund Update & Alert

We need your help to give Stripes the ongoing medical care she needs and the life she deserves.

Last December, Boris & Natasha's Fund paid for surgery for Stripes, a beautiful 1-year-old tabby. Stripes’ tail had been mangled, likely due to being hit by a car, and it had to be amputated.

The Bridge Clinic did a wonderful job with Stripes’ procedure and even found a foster to see her through her 10-day recovery. Afterward, we had an adoptive family identified.

Unfortunately, the adoption fell through, and we decided to bring Stripes to the CAS office until we could find her forever family. 

For the past three months, Stripes – who is really still a kitten- has been a lively presence in our office. From striking playful poses, to running and jumping over everything, to “helping” us with computer work, this girl brings us so much joy! She has even gradually ingratiated herself to 10-year-old Bruce, our resident office cat.

However, we recently discovered that Stripes’ original injury was much more serious than we realized. She developed a urinary tract infection (UTI) which took three rounds of antibiotics to begin to resolve. Because the UTI was so bad, we took her to Blue Pearl Levittown to see Dr. Chapman, who specializes in internal medicine. 

After examining Stripes, Dr. Chapman explained that she has a “tail pull injury”. Oddly enough, her injury impacted her spinal cord and brain. In her case, the neurological damage affected her ability to eliminate properly. It is a permanent injury and has to be medically managed for the rest of her life.

Stripes requires twice daily medication to assist her bladder, along with Miralax to help her eliminate more normally. She has been on this regimen for the past two weeks and is doing much better. On a follow-up appointment today, an abdominal ultrasound found blot clots and debris in her bladder that will resolve over time, but no tumors or masses of any kind. She will likely need another round of antibiotics for her UTI, although it is much improved.

Going forward, Stripes will remain prone to UTIs and may at times require additional ultrasounds. The prognosis with medical management, however, is very good.

With all the care required, chances are still excellent that Stripes will life a long, happy life.

However, given the care she needs, it is unlikely we can find an adoptive family for Stripes. So we decided that Stripes will remain here in the CAS office, where we can manage her medical needs. We also plan to create a “cat playroom” in the CAS office, given that Stripes is full of energy and loves to play.

Here’s where you can help. Will you consider becoming a sponsor for Stripes? By making a small, recurring donation of $10 or more a month, your donation will cover her medical care and help create an ongoing environment where she can thrive.

Many thanks to the Bridge Clinic and to Dr. Chapman for the expert help they have provided Stripes. We now need your generous assistance to continue helping this beautiful cat                                                                                                                                         

We are grateful for your contribution to Stripes through Boris & Natasha’s Fund, and we will keep you updated on her progress.

Thank you for your help in giving dogs and cats the chance for the life they deserve.

How To Become a Sponsor for Stripes

First, click the yellow button "Donate" in the top right corner of our website.

After that, select "Monthly" to set up your reoccurring donation.

In the "Use this donation for" section, select "Special Fund for Stripes the Cat".

Your contribution can be made through PayPal, a debit card or a credit card. We ask if you would be willing to pay for the transaction fee, so your entire donation goes directly to helping Stripes.