Our FLUTD Fighters Stories
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FLUTD Fighters would like to say how honored we are to be a part of each success story. It is all thanks to our generous donors and sponsors that we are able to continue to keep families like these together.
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Pantera
Hi! This is Pantera and thanks to your help we were able to take care of his obstruction & save his life. We are forever grateful for you guys! Pantera is just about to turn 2 this July thanks to you! He really lives up to his name, he’s super playful, energetic, social and loving. He was abandoned by his mom when he was just days old. We bottle fed him, stimulated him to pee and poop, teached him how to use the litter. He’s really like a baby to us and is super special and loved in our family. We had never heard of FLUTD we didn’t even know it was possible. It was scary seeing the cost of his treatment was, you guys brought light into a very scary moment. Thank you so much! |
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Big Boy GRADEY!
Gradey is a playful and loving cat with a big personality! Gradey loves lounging on the couch like a little human to watch TV and spend time with his family. He’s also known for playfully picking on his furry friends (aka his grandparents’ cats) and keeping everyone entertained.
When Gradey was diagnosed with a UTI blockage, it was a scary and emotional time. Thanks to the care and treatment he received, his health and our hearts are so much brighter today. FLUTD truly saved Gradey’s life, and we’re endlessly grateful to have our happy, toy-loving boy (with a shaved butt now) back to his playful self.
Gradey is a playful and loving cat with a big personality! Gradey loves lounging on the couch like a little human to watch TV and spend time with his family. He’s also known for playfully picking on his furry friends (aka his grandparents’ cats) and keeping everyone entertained.
When Gradey was diagnosed with a UTI blockage, it was a scary and emotional time. Thanks to the care and treatment he received, his health and our hearts are so much brighter today. FLUTD truly saved Gradey’s life, and we’re endlessly grateful to have our happy, toy-loving boy (with a shaved butt now) back to his playful self.
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MOUKO
Mouko is a two-year-old tiger cat with thick stripes and a big, soft body that makes him look a little like a loaf of bread come to life. He’s friendly to everyone, always quick to purr the moment you touch him, and happiest when someone is paying attention to him. He likes to sprawl in warm spots and will gently head-butt your hand if you stop petting him too soon. he’s a simple, good-natured cat who loves people and wants to be loved right back. The house feels calmer when he’s around, as if his steady purring lends positive energy to the space.
Respectfully,
Kristopher Rush
Mouko is a two-year-old tiger cat with thick stripes and a big, soft body that makes him look a little like a loaf of bread come to life. He’s friendly to everyone, always quick to purr the moment you touch him, and happiest when someone is paying attention to him. He likes to sprawl in warm spots and will gently head-butt your hand if you stop petting him too soon. he’s a simple, good-natured cat who loves people and wants to be loved right back. The house feels calmer when he’s around, as if his steady purring lends positive energy to the space.
Respectfully,
Kristopher Rush
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SWEET MAGNUS
Hey y'all, this is Dylan Holtlund, cat dad to Magnus. Gotta say, thank you so much for you help in getting him care.
My baby boy entered my life on my birthday in 2021, he was just 8 weeks old. I remember meeting him the the visitation room and him immediately climbing up my pants leg with his needle-like claws. He is my special dingus. He has had a rough life with having an autoimmune disease and a messed up hip but he makes the most of it. We have a second cat that with time he has grown to love. He likes to be the main groomer and will chase the other cat if she gets tired of it before he finishes. Its always sweet to walk into the bedroom to see them snuggled together. He is very much a talker, something that I warn people "careful what you wish for". I always wanted a pet I could hold a conversation with and he came through. Every morning he likes to scream at the top of his little lungs, letting us know it's breakfast time. Golly, there was a time I was gaming with friends and had to get up. Magnus laid on my headset and started to do his usual screaming, and I had forgot to put the mic on mute. When I got back, all the guys starting screaming meow in unison. Its memories like these that I hope to have more of with him. He is my son.
- Dylan
Hey y'all, this is Dylan Holtlund, cat dad to Magnus. Gotta say, thank you so much for you help in getting him care.
My baby boy entered my life on my birthday in 2021, he was just 8 weeks old. I remember meeting him the the visitation room and him immediately climbing up my pants leg with his needle-like claws. He is my special dingus. He has had a rough life with having an autoimmune disease and a messed up hip but he makes the most of it. We have a second cat that with time he has grown to love. He likes to be the main groomer and will chase the other cat if she gets tired of it before he finishes. Its always sweet to walk into the bedroom to see them snuggled together. He is very much a talker, something that I warn people "careful what you wish for". I always wanted a pet I could hold a conversation with and he came through. Every morning he likes to scream at the top of his little lungs, letting us know it's breakfast time. Golly, there was a time I was gaming with friends and had to get up. Magnus laid on my headset and started to do his usual screaming, and I had forgot to put the mic on mute. When I got back, all the guys starting screaming meow in unison. Its memories like these that I hope to have more of with him. He is my son.
- Dylan
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MEET BAZINGA!
My uncle found bazinga in a box of sandpaper by himself seemingly abandoned inside his mechanic shop. He then gifted him to my 73 (at the time) mother. He was a little too squirly for her to deal with at her age (he likes to run between people’s legs to follow them around she was afraid she’d fall from his sheer ferocious speed)
As soon as I met him as a kitten I fell in love and he would not leave my side when I would go visit my mother. He would also give me little bites constantly and climb onto my shoulder to chew on my hair. My mom mentioned she might have to give him away on account of her fear of being tripped by him. I jumped at the chance to bring him home to Austin from McAllen Texas which is quite the trek for a little guy! He has since become the very best thing in my life. All my friends that meet him become almost immediately obsessed with him, people often request to FaceTime with him when they’re out of town. The boy is a star and ruthless lizard hunter who enjoys the comedy of Tim Robinson somehow? Anytime I’ve put the show Detroiters on he will watch full episodes so he’s a real funny guy. He does NOT enjoy loud music… Much prefers yacht rock as far as I can tell.
My uncle found bazinga in a box of sandpaper by himself seemingly abandoned inside his mechanic shop. He then gifted him to my 73 (at the time) mother. He was a little too squirly for her to deal with at her age (he likes to run between people’s legs to follow them around she was afraid she’d fall from his sheer ferocious speed)
As soon as I met him as a kitten I fell in love and he would not leave my side when I would go visit my mother. He would also give me little bites constantly and climb onto my shoulder to chew on my hair. My mom mentioned she might have to give him away on account of her fear of being tripped by him. I jumped at the chance to bring him home to Austin from McAllen Texas which is quite the trek for a little guy! He has since become the very best thing in my life. All my friends that meet him become almost immediately obsessed with him, people often request to FaceTime with him when they’re out of town. The boy is a star and ruthless lizard hunter who enjoys the comedy of Tim Robinson somehow? Anytime I’ve put the show Detroiters on he will watch full episodes so he’s a real funny guy. He does NOT enjoy loud music… Much prefers yacht rock as far as I can tell.
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Haku was welcomed home 7 years ago, while he and his sister were kittens. By far, he is the most rambunctious ball of fur I’ve ever met, but also one of the most resilient. Haku recently overcame a UO, but it was FLUTD Fighters that made his treatment possible. I remember the relief I felt once introduced to FLUTD Fighters, knowing how my cat and others can receive the care they deserve. Thank you for giving my boy another chance.
Kindly,
Daniel Sofikitis
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XENO
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XENO: Xeno is a mischievous but sweet little guy who loves to cuddle and play when he’s not chasing me around begging me to feed him second dinner or breakfast.
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Rocky Castiglione is my sweet sweet man kitty. He is so loving and protective. He is always right next to me wherever I am. Sometimes I wonder if he isn't a catdog, lol. I have had Rocky since he was 6 weeks old. He LOVES to eat! I think his middle name should be Garfield. He likes bread (I cannot leave ANY bread out on the counter or he will rip into the package to get some) and once I caught him eating pasta and meatballs someone left on the counter.
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ARLO
A little about Arlo/Arlo bio:
Arlo is a 4 year old male American shorthair cat! He is a super sweet orange boy and enjoys spending time with his brother Grey. Arlo and Grey are brothers from the same litter and are a bonded pair. Arlo loves to spend time looking outside windows and watching the birds fly on and off the fence posts. He enjoys playing with his toys and sleeping on the couch with his favorite sunflower blanket. He loves taking naps on fresh clean laundry and enjoys pets from anyone willing to give him some! He truly is the sweetest boy and we love him so much!
Here is Arlo’s story!
Our cat Arlo is four years old and has experienced three urinary blockages throughout his life thus far. Every time a blockage has occurred we immediately would rush Arlo to the vet, feeling so unsure of the outcome and disheartened that there was nothing more we could do to further help prevent this from happening to our sweet boy over and over again. We were so overwhelmed with the fear of losing Arlo with the rising cost of vet bills that we could no longer afford.
That’s when FLUTD Fighters came into the story, providing life saving care and comfort to our cat and our family. FLUTD Fighters saved Arlo’s life and provided him with the immediate care he needed for his blockage and preventative surgery, to help Arlo live a long and happy cat life! We are forever thankful to this organization for saving Arlo and for bringing him back home to our family!
Arlo is four weeks post op and is doing fantastic! He is feeling so much better and things are starting to become normal once again. After a stressful year of rising vet bills, uncertain answers, and living in constant fear for our cat’s life, we can finally rest at ease knowing that Arlo is happy and healthy once again. We cannot thank FLUTD Fighters enough for their kindness and generosity towards cats like Arlo dealing with this disease. You saved our family, thank you so much!
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MEET BOSCO!
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Bosco's Story:
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Meet the Awesome ARCHIE CORTEZ!
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Archie's story:
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"In our darkest moment, FLUTD Fighters gave us hope" Janet Deolloz
Here is Michi's story!
When my sweet boy, Michi, suddenly suffered a urinary blockage, my world stopped. I rushed him to the vet, terrified I might lose him. After an exhausting round of treatment, I thought we were finally in the clear — but just a week later, it happened again.
This time, it was even worse. Michi needed emergency care right away, and I was completely overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. I felt helpless, not knowing how I could get him the treatment he so desperately needed. I had considered euthanasia to be kind to my boy so he didn't suffer.
That’s when FLUTD Fighters stepped in, and I can say without hesitation that they saved my cat’s life. They worked hand-in-hand with the vet to make sure Michi got the care he needed when he needed it most. In the middle of one of the scariest moments of my life, they gave me hope, compassion, and support.
I am ecstatic to report that Michi is home, healing, and full of life again — and it’s all thanks to the incredible kindness of FLUTD Fighters. They didn’t just help Michi; they saved our little family. I will forever be grateful for their generosity and the second chance they gave us.
— Janet & Michi
Here is Michi's story!
When my sweet boy, Michi, suddenly suffered a urinary blockage, my world stopped. I rushed him to the vet, terrified I might lose him. After an exhausting round of treatment, I thought we were finally in the clear — but just a week later, it happened again.
This time, it was even worse. Michi needed emergency care right away, and I was completely overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. I felt helpless, not knowing how I could get him the treatment he so desperately needed. I had considered euthanasia to be kind to my boy so he didn't suffer.
That’s when FLUTD Fighters stepped in, and I can say without hesitation that they saved my cat’s life. They worked hand-in-hand with the vet to make sure Michi got the care he needed when he needed it most. In the middle of one of the scariest moments of my life, they gave me hope, compassion, and support.
I am ecstatic to report that Michi is home, healing, and full of life again — and it’s all thanks to the incredible kindness of FLUTD Fighters. They didn’t just help Michi; they saved our little family. I will forever be grateful for their generosity and the second chance they gave us.
— Janet & Michi
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Meet the sweetest boy- Domino!
From Domino's mom:
Hi FLUTD Fighters.
First, please let me say again, THANK YOU!!! You stepped in and saved our sweet boy. We will continue to share FLUTD Fighters posts of the fur babies needeing help, and encourage people to donate to your incredible cause!
We adopted Domino in August of 2023 when he was 4 months old. That morning, we had to say goodbye to our precious dog, Boogie, after a long battle with mouth cancer that was inoperable and untreatable due to a severe heart murmur. My daughter and I were devastated. When we left our Vet's office, she begged me to go to Wilco Animal Shelter. I told her we would go look, but needed to grieve a bit before just settling on another pet. The shelter didnt have any small dogs at the time, so we looked at the cats. She found Domino immediately. The shelter had named him Barbie Dream House, which we still laugh about today. We spent time with him, and knew that he was meant to be part of our family. We fostered him for about 6 weeks until his surgery to be neutered. When I picked him up from his surgery, and was handed the official adoption papers, he was officially our Domino. Even though we already had one other cat, Domino completed everything. Our other cat, Chewy, an orange tabby, can be a bit moody at times. He decides when it is time for affection. However, Domino, was instantly a love bug! He loves to snuggle. He loves to be our shadow. He wants to be everyone's friend. He even loved Chewy into loving him!
Chewy developed diabetes several months ago. We almost lost him, but he is already in remission and thriving. It was a stressful time, and Domino knew his big brother wasn't feeling well. As Chewy was healing and diets were changed to protect Chewy, Domino woke up one morning and he was not himself. He wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink, was meowing loudly, and hissing at Chewy. I took him to the animal hospital and learned that his urinary tract was blocked and this was a TRUE emergency. After hearing what needed to be done and the cost, I asked the vet what other options we had because I did not have the financial means to do what she told us needed to be done. She said that if we didn't get him unblocked, that we would lose him in 24-48 hours max and the humane thing to do would be to put him to sleep. We were devastated! Our little 2-year-old love bug! How could we say "goodbye," especially when we adopted him the same day we had to say "goodbye" to our Boogie?!? My daughter was crying. I was just trying to be strong for her. The Vet then said, "There is an organization that is very new, but they may be able to help." That is when she introduced us to FLUTD Fighters! We completed the required paperwork to request financial aide. I wasn't holding onto hope, because I knew that if the entire cost was not covered, we would still have to say goodbye to our Dommie. During the 15-20 minutes while we waited, I prayed. Then the Vet came back in and said, "I have really good news. They are going to cover the full cost of the unblocking surgery and the PU surgery as well." THAT is when I started crying! What a blessing FLUTD Fighters has been to our family! I just do not have words that seem adequate to state just how thankful we are that so many stepped in via FLUTD Fighters and saved our sweet, sweet boy!
Since his surgery, we have learned about micro chip feeders so that Chewy and Domino cannot eat each other's food. Domino has healed so well, and is now back to displaying his full cat Ninja skills. He is snuggling as much as possible, and loving life that has been given back to him.
From Domino's mom:
Hi FLUTD Fighters.
First, please let me say again, THANK YOU!!! You stepped in and saved our sweet boy. We will continue to share FLUTD Fighters posts of the fur babies needeing help, and encourage people to donate to your incredible cause!
We adopted Domino in August of 2023 when he was 4 months old. That morning, we had to say goodbye to our precious dog, Boogie, after a long battle with mouth cancer that was inoperable and untreatable due to a severe heart murmur. My daughter and I were devastated. When we left our Vet's office, she begged me to go to Wilco Animal Shelter. I told her we would go look, but needed to grieve a bit before just settling on another pet. The shelter didnt have any small dogs at the time, so we looked at the cats. She found Domino immediately. The shelter had named him Barbie Dream House, which we still laugh about today. We spent time with him, and knew that he was meant to be part of our family. We fostered him for about 6 weeks until his surgery to be neutered. When I picked him up from his surgery, and was handed the official adoption papers, he was officially our Domino. Even though we already had one other cat, Domino completed everything. Our other cat, Chewy, an orange tabby, can be a bit moody at times. He decides when it is time for affection. However, Domino, was instantly a love bug! He loves to snuggle. He loves to be our shadow. He wants to be everyone's friend. He even loved Chewy into loving him!
Chewy developed diabetes several months ago. We almost lost him, but he is already in remission and thriving. It was a stressful time, and Domino knew his big brother wasn't feeling well. As Chewy was healing and diets were changed to protect Chewy, Domino woke up one morning and he was not himself. He wouldn't eat, wouldn't drink, was meowing loudly, and hissing at Chewy. I took him to the animal hospital and learned that his urinary tract was blocked and this was a TRUE emergency. After hearing what needed to be done and the cost, I asked the vet what other options we had because I did not have the financial means to do what she told us needed to be done. She said that if we didn't get him unblocked, that we would lose him in 24-48 hours max and the humane thing to do would be to put him to sleep. We were devastated! Our little 2-year-old love bug! How could we say "goodbye," especially when we adopted him the same day we had to say "goodbye" to our Boogie?!? My daughter was crying. I was just trying to be strong for her. The Vet then said, "There is an organization that is very new, but they may be able to help." That is when she introduced us to FLUTD Fighters! We completed the required paperwork to request financial aide. I wasn't holding onto hope, because I knew that if the entire cost was not covered, we would still have to say goodbye to our Dommie. During the 15-20 minutes while we waited, I prayed. Then the Vet came back in and said, "I have really good news. They are going to cover the full cost of the unblocking surgery and the PU surgery as well." THAT is when I started crying! What a blessing FLUTD Fighters has been to our family! I just do not have words that seem adequate to state just how thankful we are that so many stepped in via FLUTD Fighters and saved our sweet, sweet boy!
Since his surgery, we have learned about micro chip feeders so that Chewy and Domino cannot eat each other's food. Domino has healed so well, and is now back to displaying his full cat Ninja skills. He is snuggling as much as possible, and loving life that has been given back to him.
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Meet Ziggy-Mister Personality Plus!
Here is Ziggy's Story as told to us by his mom: Ziggy was brought to me by my parents when he was just a little over a year old. He showed up at their front door one day after his previous owner abandoned him in the Arizona heat. There was no hesitation in my mind and I was determined to give Ziggy a second chance at a better life. Ziggy has been through everything with me from late nights studying turning into early morning shifts, loneliness to meeting my partner, and even sitting with me while I got ready to walk the stage for graduation. Everyone who is fortunate enough to meet Ziggy knows he loves everyone like family and has converted many dog lovers to becoming cat people. Ziggy is a very social 2 year old cat who is not afraid to tell you his every thought and loves to watch movies, chase ice cubes around, and snuggle up with us on his favorite blankets in bed (somehow always taking up 75% of the space). The highlight of my day is coming home from work or class and being greeted by a chorus of meows until I hold him or sit on the couch for mandatory snuggles. Before moving to Austin, Ziggy had a urinary obstruction (UO) that resulted in him needing a catheter and a short stay at a veterinary hospital. While I would do anything for him, this first stay drained my little savings I had after graduating college. His AZ vet told me that I would most likely have to put him down if there was another UO because the surgery was too expensive for me. This broke my heart and after our first week in Austin, my worst nightmare came true. We were prepared to say goodbye to our sweet boy when FLUTD Fighters gave us the life changing news that they would be able to help us pay for Ziggy’s surgery. I am thankful everyday for the FLUTD Fighters team and the doctors who referred us to them… they have given our little fighter another second chance at life and an opportunity to make more memories as both Ziggy and I grow up.
Here is Ziggy's Story as told to us by his mom: Ziggy was brought to me by my parents when he was just a little over a year old. He showed up at their front door one day after his previous owner abandoned him in the Arizona heat. There was no hesitation in my mind and I was determined to give Ziggy a second chance at a better life. Ziggy has been through everything with me from late nights studying turning into early morning shifts, loneliness to meeting my partner, and even sitting with me while I got ready to walk the stage for graduation. Everyone who is fortunate enough to meet Ziggy knows he loves everyone like family and has converted many dog lovers to becoming cat people. Ziggy is a very social 2 year old cat who is not afraid to tell you his every thought and loves to watch movies, chase ice cubes around, and snuggle up with us on his favorite blankets in bed (somehow always taking up 75% of the space). The highlight of my day is coming home from work or class and being greeted by a chorus of meows until I hold him or sit on the couch for mandatory snuggles. Before moving to Austin, Ziggy had a urinary obstruction (UO) that resulted in him needing a catheter and a short stay at a veterinary hospital. While I would do anything for him, this first stay drained my little savings I had after graduating college. His AZ vet told me that I would most likely have to put him down if there was another UO because the surgery was too expensive for me. This broke my heart and after our first week in Austin, my worst nightmare came true. We were prepared to say goodbye to our sweet boy when FLUTD Fighters gave us the life changing news that they would be able to help us pay for Ziggy’s surgery. I am thankful everyday for the FLUTD Fighters team and the doctors who referred us to them… they have given our little fighter another second chance at life and an opportunity to make more memories as both Ziggy and I grow up.
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Meet Moosey!
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Meet Grey Boy!
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Meet Dolce!! Dolce presented to the emergency room very sick and unable to urinate. He needed help quickly. His mom was so scared and had already scraped up every penny she could to help save his life the first time he blocked.... and then he re-blocked. His mom was devastated-that is when FLUTD Fighters stepped in to help. Dolce is now living his best life back at home with his loving family!
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A cat named Garfield-our first FLUTD Fighters success story! Garfield presented to the emergency hospital very ill and unable to urinate. His owners were so scared and unsure of what was going to happen to Garfield-until FLUTD Fighters stepped in to help ease the burden of the high cost of treatment. Garfield was able to receive the life-saving treatment and surgery he needed and is now home with his family where he belongs!
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