Emergency vet bill for Simba in Albany

Simba is my senior cat of six years. On 6 August we rushed to the Albany Emergency Vet Clinic with severe tick fever. The vet recommends emergency surgery, and the estimate came to $1,050. They have stabilized Simba, but the treatment can't wait beyond October. Simba is more than a pet - Simba is the reason I get out of bed. I have already put $370 toward the bills and asked for a payment plan. Whatever I can't raise, I'll repay to anyone who needs it back. Funds will be paid straight to the Albany Emergency Vet Clinic and I'll share the invoice and an update on Simba's recovery. Where the $1,050 goes: • Medication and follow-up visits: $150 • Hospitalization (2 nights): $630 • Diagnostics (X-ray, bloodwork): $270 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Lourdes