10/12/2026
10/13/2026 12:57pm update:
Poe is doing well and resting. He has had 1 blood transfusion and his PCV is holding at 20%. This is still significantly low but much better than the 6% he started at yesterday. They will keep him one more night with a PCV recheck again late tonight. Currently he is not regenerating blood cells as normal, so hoping that improves over the next 24 hours.
💔 POE’S UPDATE: FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE 💔
When Poe was found lying on the side of the road, emaciated, unable to stand, and struggling to breathe, we knew he needed help. Now we know just how serious his condition is.
🚨 Poe’s PCV (a measure of his red blood cell levels) is just 6.1%. This is dangerously low. The fact that he is still alert is almost unbelievable.
His heartworm test is negative, but he is carrying a heavy burden of fleas, tapeworms, and hookworms. The severe flea and intestinal parasite infestation is the likely cause of his critical anemia.
His bloodwork also shows mildly elevated white blood cells, BUN, and ALT, though these aren't the primary concerns right now. There is also possible cellulitis around his testicles, and his chest X-rays show some cloudiness in his lungs. He isn't showing respiratory symptoms, but the veterinary team plans to start antibiotics as a precaution.
❤️ What Poe needs now is urgent medical intervention. He will need at least 24 hours of hospitalization and a blood transfusion—possibly two—to give his body a chance to recover.
Poe was lying on the roadside, too weak to stand, with his life hanging in the balance. He deserves the chance to feel safe, comfortable, and loved. We want to give him that chance.
🙏 Please help us fight for Poe. If you can donate toward his emergency hospitalization, blood transfusions, and treatment, every dollar will make a difference. If you can't donate, please share his story. Help us show Poe that he is no longer alone. His current bill is $4,067.15 (this is his diagnostics so far and the next 24 hours of care and all that includes)
🐾 He has made it this far. Now let's give him a fighting chance.