Special Needs at Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue

 Upon rescue, Jujube was found: • Severely matted, requiring sedation and a full lion shave • Bleeding from his paws with torn nails • Infested with internal and external parasites • Suffering from advanced bacterial and yeast ear infections • Living with a fractured upper canine tooth with exposed pulp.  

His initial emergency stabilization cost $505.  Jujube is scheduled for dental surgery, estimated between $650–$900, depending on findings during dental X-rays and cleaning.  

⸻  Veterinary Care Completed  Jujube has received: • Neuter surgery • First FVRCP vaccination • Ear flush and treatment for infection • Long-acting antifungal injection • Combination deworming treatment • Full dematting under sedation • Comprehensive bloodwork (cleared for anesthesia) • Prescription Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Fiber Response diet  Due to prolonged starvation prior to rescue, Jujube developed gastrointestinal distress from overeating. He now requires ongoing prescription GI food ($100 per bag) to maintain digestive stability. 

 ⸻  Why Jujube Is Classified as Special Needs  Jujube requires: • Dental extraction surgery • Post-operative monitoring • Ongoing prescription nutrition • Continued medical oversight • Behavioral rehabilitation as a semi-feral cat  He is not currently adoption-ready and will remain in structured long-term foster care.  learning that hands mean comfort and humans won’t let him down.  

From semi-feral to safety 🐾💛 

E‑transfer: info@hopeliveshererescue.com 

 ⸻  Support Jujube’s Medical Recovery   ⸻  

Our current fundraising goal is $1,200 to cover: 

Please mention “JUJUBE” in the memo line so we can direct your gift directly to his dental surgery. 

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