When Oliver came off the streets of North Bergen, he weighed just 1 pound. His brother, found with him, was twice his size and bouncing off the walls like a normal kitten. Oliver was quiet and sleepy.

Within days of coming into foster care with North Bergen Purr, his lymph node was swollen and he was lethargic. We rushed him to the ER, where blood work revealed he was severely anemic and fighting an active infection. He received antibiotics and subcutaneous fluids, and slowly started eating more and showing some life.

A few days later, his foster noticed new lumps on his chest and that his breathing was labored. Back to the vet, and this time with X-rays, an ultrasound, and repeat bloodwork. The lumps turned out to be abscesses. And his anemia had dropped to dangerous levels. The vet started him on doxycycline, a stronger antibiotic, and gave him Cerenia to help stimulate his appetite. This little guy is now fighting on two fronts: infection and a body that isn't producing enough red blood cells.

Oliver is only 2 months old and weighs 1.7 lbs. Our ER and vet bills have come to $1,050.08 so far, with follow-up care still ahead. Every dollar raised goes directly to Oliver's treatment.

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Help Oliver fight for his tiny life

A 2-month-old kitten found on the street is battling a dangerous infection and severe anemia