4/4/24 – Elusia’s journey began in early December. The caretaker of a cat community contacted Milad, who had earlier been responsible for trapping and spaying/neutering the community. The caretaker thought one of the cats was pregnant although the ear was tipped. Still thinking she was pregnant, Elusia was taken to All About Animals. There the rescuer was told that Elusia was already spayed but showed symptoms for FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). Unfortunately, the location did not have the ability to run the appropriate test so we were contacted and Elusia was taken to Orion Animal Hospital. Dr. Zalac wasn’t sure of a FIP diagnosis and over the following months, Elusia continued to have high amounts of fluid drained from her body. She received treatments for FIP but on March 11 it was determined that this poor baby, who turned out to be a boy, was just too severely ill and it was decided to let him cross the Rainbow Bridge. May he rest in heaven and may God be with all of the amazing people who continue to rescue in spite of the heartbreak. – diana

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