Wholesome Cat Dad Spends $16k To Save His Cat 'Rooster' From Cancer, Resulting In A Heartwarming Tale Of Survival And Purrserverance

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Apr 2, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Hey, I Can Has-ers, we have a sad story with a happy ending for you today. As pet owners, we all accept the pawssibility that our pets will get sick, and we will have to make some hard decisions. However, not all of these stories have sad endings, and the ones that don't inspire us to go home and hug our fur babies for an extra twenty minutes (that's 15 minutes longer than they would like). Today's heartwarming cat story is about Rooster, a cat with loving father who spent around $16k to help him fight cancer.

Chemotherapy is expensive, even for cats. Rooster went through six months of chemotherapy, but at the end, he survived and emerged stronger and cuter than ever! We're proud of Rooster for getting through this difficult time, and we wish him many more years of happiness in the arms of his cute cat dad!

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    6 months of chemo, about $16k spent, savings gone, got a pile of debt, but Rooster made it through and is doing well. Worth it.
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    While we don't recommend spending your whole life savings on a pet, we do commend this cat pawrent for giving it their all to save their purrecious Rooster. We're glad everyone came out okay, and we wish them many more years of happiness together!

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    Congratulations, Rooster! You officially graduated and are cancer-free. Now it's time for you to fall asleep in your dad's arms, eat lots of tuna treats, and chase some invisible things around the living room. You deserve it!

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    qawsedrf12 1 day ago Way back when, my first kitten was knocked off the loft to the living room below, just missed a safe landing on the couch and shattered her front leg Almost $4000 (2001) later, titanium plates and screws, There was never a thought of "just put her down" Lived and loved another 10 years, worth every penny
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    hairykneecaps69 · 1 day ago Had a shop cat growing up and one day came in and his leg was broken and twisted. My dad didn't have the money for a vet so he made a splint with paint paddles and a few other things while he called around. Found a vet and repaired their car for his car. The cat needed metal and all that and said my dad did a great job on the temp solution. He never liked the cold after that.
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    Plate-Extreme · 1 day ago Cat Dad of 4 smiling!! Congratulations Rooster and well done ( Mom?)
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    . BellyFullOfMochi 1 day ago aww congrats! What kind of cancer did Rooster have? My 14 year old recently passed... I caught a nasal carcinoma too late. We treated it and it got him another year. I don't think he was ever actually cancer free. I feel like I let him down.
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    milkisgood1 1 day ago Don't ever think that. Cats will hide their pain until it's too late. The fact you got any treatment at all, and could extend your babies life is a beautiful thing. You did not let your baby down, you gave them a comfy life filled with love and those are the only thoughts your kitty ever had! 15 years is such a full life for a cat <3 thinking of you friend!
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    kittykatmila 1 day ago I spent 3 grand on my boy for his urinary blockage, but man...16?! I commend you
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    Beemo-Noir 2 days ago • Good job Rooster. What a suave baby.
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    Team Ninja 1 day ago American Shorthair Congrats, Rooster!!!! As a fellow survivor who went through chemo, I am SO happy for you!!!!! And your family! YAY, ROOSTER!!!!!
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    flwrsnbuds14 · 1 day ago • Congratulations Rooster!! My girl Rooster is rooting for a swift recovery for you!
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    halfabusedmermaid 2 days ago • Congratulations rooster!!
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    Valkyriesride1 1 day ago You have to ring a bell for her. At our hospital, when a patient finishes a cancer treatment they ring a bell to honor their achievement for making it through a tough battle.
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    Direct Ad2289 1 day ago Awesome for you. I personally would put MYSELF down if my medical bills were expected to be that high
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    eyegull 1 day ago I'd give you more than one upvote if I could. Good on you, you wonderful person.
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    FreddyFeline 1 day ago • Great to hear! I spent about the same on my Tabby in 2012 when he was diagnosed with lymphoma and he lived. until 2018. Worth every single penny.
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    risetoeden 2 days ago Rooster is a hero and you're a keeper!
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    Yaelkilledsisrah · 1 day ago That is so sweet! What a fighter! Both of you. May he have a long bliss full life
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    erikaironer11 · 1 day ago I really sorry for the money you spent though, even if it being 100% worth it. Saving lives shouldn't be this expensive, regardless of whom.
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    2Throwscrewsatit 1 day ago My boy has lost almost half his body weight and his thyroid hormone suppressing drugs are causing him GI problems. I'm worried about him. He's been my bro for 12 years and waits by the door when I go away. I'm scared. It's silly but he's probably my best friend at this point in my life.
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    Complex_Young_7642 1 day ago Love that dude. She is worth every penny. I'm sitting here right now next to my friend, who came up into the back yard about 5 years ago. He is now an inside kitty, and he loves it.
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    poopatini 1 day ago This is why pet insurance is a MUST!
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    realitybites95 · 1 day ago I had my kitten about 1.5 months and she got sick and it cost me 2k for tests. Didn't care, I'd do anything to save my baby. Glad rooster is ok!
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    nOmOreremorse 16 hr. ago • Let's gooooo Rooster!!!!!! What a brave and strong girl! I too have a hefty care credit card bill for my little man.... Worth every single penny to me. I get to wake up to him every morning! We will catch up eventually....... I am so proud of you & Rooster! Edit: when people tell me I'm crazy for spending money on a cat I tell them to go fck themselves :)
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