Tuna Sandwich has YOU to thank for her life!
Happy Giving Tuesday! We are so excited for because we love our village, and we know you’ll come together to help kittens like Tuna Sandwich, who represent why today is so important.
Today you can make an even bigger impact for kittens like Tuna! Through 11:59 PM tonight, gifts to FieldHaven Feline Center are matched up to $17,500!
Tuna Sandwich was found screaming under a dumpster outside of a Subway restaurant. With no other cats in sight and Tuna not letting up on those screams, the people who found her knew they had to intervene. They scooped her up, discovering a large lump near her back leg. They couldn’t afford veterinary care, so they promptly headed to FieldHaven’s Marysville Resource Center.
When she arrived, it wasn’t good. Tuna was about six weeks old but very tiny and underweight. Her body looked abnormally swollen, and her breathing was labored. We assumed she was hit by a car, but at that point, assumptions didn’t matter—it was more important to get her to a veterinarian.
We rushed Tuna to one of our veterinarian partners, Companion Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Sanchez took x-rays and diagnosed her with diaphragmatic and inguinal hernias. Those are often caused by a blunt trauma. Poor Tuna had her stomach, spleen, liver, and some of her intestines pushed into her chest cavity next to her lungs and heart. It was not only painful but made it very difficult to breathe, too!
We knew that time was of the essence to save Tuna — and your support is what allowed us to be there for her.
With the diagnosis, we knew Tuna needed emergency care so we called the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Tuna needed a complicated, risky surgery, one that would be even more challenging due to her tiny size, but we were willing to try.
Tuna was rushed into surgery with a highly skilled team. We held our breaths overnight anticipating the dreaded call. It didn’t come. Instead, we received a photo in the early morning hours of Tuna in recovery. She made it through surgery!
Thanks to YOU, Tuna received urgent care just in time!
We’re able to help kittens like Tuna because of your support. That’s why, today only, your donations are matched up to $17,500! You can make twice the impact as we kick off the holiday season!
Tuna has an incredible fighting spirit. Right away, she let the world know she was grateful for our help. She purred and blinked her eyes at anyone who would give her attention with a clear message—thank you.
When you donate to FieldHaven, you are helping us save kittens like Tuna. You truly make an inspiring difference!
Today, Tuna is still in recovery. She has protocols she must adhere to so that her tiny body can heal, but her future is bright. She’s in foster care with our medical director, Dr. Yee, and it shouldn’t be a surprise that her husband is smitten. In fact, we mentioned Tuna’s story on a recent radio show, and he was so excited. He texted Dr. Yee and said, “Someone was just on the radio talking about cats and told the story of our kitten!”
We have a feeling Tuna may have found the home she’s always deserved!
Tuna had a second chance because of you. Her life was saved because of your kindness and compassion, and her holidays will be bright because you stood up for those who don’t have a voice.
Here’s how to help:
- Donate online here. Donations are matched up to $17,500 through 11:59 PM tonight!
- Forward this email to help get the word out, and post it in Nextdoor, Ring Neighbors, and other community groups!
- Share posts from our Facebook and Instagram pages!
Thank you for your continued unwavering generosity and love for all cats!
P.S. Today’s the day! Your Giving Tuesday gift will go twice as far, helping us create a better future for cats in need!
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