UPDATE: Bambi’s final emergency surgery bill came in at $2,880—less than the original $3,435 estimate. We have lowered the campaign goal to reflect the actual cost of her care. With $980 raised so far, we still have $1,900 left to cover. Thank you for helping us carry the cost of saving Bambi’s life.

Bambi was born in MARS' care.

One of our fosters brought a pregnant neighborhood cat inside so she could safely have her babies. Bambi and her sibling have been with Midwest Animal Rescue & Services since their very first breath.

At just 9 weeks old, Bambi went to meet the person hoping to adopt her.

But something wasn’t right.

She wasn’t feeling 100%, so we paused the adoption to make sure she was healthy before she went home.

Then everything went downhill fast.

A few hours later, Bambi began vomiting pieces of string, ribbon, and paper. Her foster contacted our team immediately, and Bambi was at the veterinarian first thing the next morning.

Testing confirmed what we feared:

There was a blockage in her intestines.

As the day went on, Bambi’s condition declined. She was transferred to the emergency hospital, and by midnight, this tiny kitten was in surgery.

The surgical team found and removed a piece of plastic blocking her intestines.

She made it through. 💙

Bambi still has healing ahead of her, and the next several days are important while her GI tract recovers. But the blockage was caught quickly, surgery gave her a good chance, and she already has someone waiting to bring her home once she is cleared.

We knew Bambi could be helped.

So we said yes to the surgery that saved her life.

Now, we need your help covering $3,435 in medical care.

We aren’t asking one person to cover Bambi’s entire bill. We’re asking our community to come together—$5 at a time—to help cover her emergency care while keeping MARS ready for the next animal who needs us.

Bambi was born into our care.

She has been one of ours from her very first breath.

And as a MARS community, they all are.

Will you donate $5 today to help Bambi heal and finally make it home?

Thank you for being part of the MARS community.

Together, we gave Bambi the chance to grow up. Now, let’s help her heal. 💙

If Bambi’s campaign raises more than the cost of her care, additional funds will help Midwest Animal Rescue & Services provide medical care and support for other animals who need us.

Help Bambi Heal After Emergency Surgery

This 9-week-old kitten was born in MARS care. Now she needs her community to help cover $3,435 in emergency care.