Right before this weekend’s dangerous cold freeze in Union City, NJ, a concerned resident reached out about an orange cat who appeared to be bleeding. One of our volunteers trapped him just in time and brought him to safety.

At first, the bleeding seemed to stop, but overnight, Ed Purran took a turn for the worse and had to be rushed to the emergency vet.

He has no visible wounds, and vets believe the bleeding is internal, likely gastrointestinal. He is severely anemic, covered in fleas (he’s already received a Dawn bath and revolution at the vet), and his condition is extremely concerning. His platelet count is dangerously low, far lower than what the vet typically sees.

The next critical steps include:

A full bloodwork panel
An ultrasound to check for a possible tumor or other internal cause
Continued monitoring and supportive care to stabilize him

Despite everything, Ed Purran is not feral or aggressive. He’s handling care better than expected, making us think he may be a friendly cat who got lost, or at least a cat who’s known human kindness before.

Emergency diagnostics and treatment add up quickly, and we need help to give Ed Purran a fighting chance.

Every donation, and every share, helps us move one step closer to answers, stability, and hopefully recovery for this sweet orange boy. 🧡🐾

🧡 Help Ed Purran - Emergency Vet Care Needed