27/05/2026
๐จ๐พ KURO UPDATE ๐พ๐จ
Friday was meant to be the day Kuro finally had his leg amputation surgeryโฆ but instead, we were hit with another devastating curveball ๐
Once Kuro was under anaesthetic, the veterinary team discovered that the remaining hole from what was believed to be an abscess was actually a fistula.
A fistula is an abnormal tunnel that forms between two parts of the body. In Kuroโs case, a tract had formed from his re**um through the abscess wound and externally out of his body. This meant that whenever he defecated, faecal matter was travelling through the wound, causing severe pain, ongoing infection and constant contamination ๐
Surgery had to be stopped immediately and Kuro was urgently transferred for advanced CT imaging to determine the full extent of his injuries and whether repair was even possible.
Thankfully, the CT scan confirmed the fistula was the only internal tract identified, meaning surgery could finally be planned.
Yesterday was the big day.
Kuro underwent an enormous 7-hour surgery involving a massive effort from his veterinary team to:
๐ค Repair the re**al fistula
๐ค Surgically repair and clean the abscess cavity
๐ค Perform his leg amputation to remove the badly shattered foot
This was an incredibly complex surgery and a very long day for his veterinary team, and we truly cannot thank them enough for the time, care and dedication they have put into saving this little boy ๐ฅน
Kuro has been through more than any cat ever should, yet somehow he still remains the sweetest, smoochiest little soul. Even through pain and procedures, all he wants is love, belly rubs and cuddles.
We are so unbelievably proud of him ๐ค
Unfortunately, the extra imaging, specialist CT scan and extended surgery have pushed Kuroโs veterinary costs far beyond what we originally expected. His total vet bills now stand at over $5,500 and currently we are still short approximately $1,500 ๐
If you are in a position to help us continue Kuroโs care, no matter how small, we would be so incredibly grateful.
๐ฆ Bank Details:
Adelaide Kitten Rescue Inc
BSB: 015211
ACC: 427538811
Or click the donation link below โฌ๏ธ
Every single dollar genuinely helps and goes directly toward giving this sweet boy the future he deserves ๐พ
The next few days are going to be critical as we monitor his recovery closely, but for now we are just so relieved he made it through such a huge surgery ๐ค
