Gizmo Needs A Surgery
Saving Gizmo: A Tiny Kitten’s Fight for a Pain-Free Life.
Hi friends,
I want to share the story of a very special little kitten named Gizmo. We adopted him just a short time ago as a birthday surprise for my son, and he instantly became the heart of our home. Gizmo isn’t just a pet — he’s family. He’s a sweet, goofy, orange tabby who is only about 3–4 months old, still such a tiny baby with his whole life ahead of him.
From the very first day, he brought joy into our lives. He loves chasing toys across the floor, curling up in our laps, and purring the second you touch him. His personality shines so bright — he’s curious, playful, and full of affection. He may be little, but his presence has already filled our home with more love than we could have imagined.
But very quickly, we realized something wasn’t right. We noticed Gizmo had a slight limp in his back leg. At first, we thought maybe he had just played too hard or had a small injury that would heal with time. But within days, the limp became worse. Soon after, we noticed popping in his leg whenever he moved. We took him to the vet, hoping for something minor, but instead, we received heartbreaking news: Gizmo has a luxating patella, a condition where his kneecap slips in and out of place.
For such a tiny kitten, this condition is incredibly painful and only gets worse as he grows. The vet explained that without surgery, Gizmo will not be able to live a normal, pain-free life. Over time, the joint damage will progress to the point where his only options would be amputation or euthanasia — outcomes we cannot even bring ourselves to imagine for such a young, loving, innocent soul.
Right now, Gizmo is still full of life. He tries so hard to play, even when it hurts. He doesn’t give up, even when his little body tells him to slow down. His resilience is inspiring, but it breaks our hearts to see him struggle. He deserves to run without limping, to climb without wincing, and to chase toys without pain.
The surgery he needs is costly — between $4,000–$5,000 — but it’s the only way to give Gizmo the future he deserves. With surgery, he has the chance to live a long, happy, and pain-free life. Without it, his world will grow smaller and smaller.
And this is where we are humbly asking for your help. We cannot cover the full cost of the surgery on our own. Every single donation, no matter the amount, brings us one step closer to saving Gizmo’s future. Even if donating isn’t possible for you right now, simply sharing Gizmo’s story can help reach others who might be able to lend a hand.
Gizmo has already given us so much love in his short time with us. He greets us with tiny meows, nuzzles into our arms, and showers us with affection like he knows he was meant to be part of our family. We believe he was brought into our lives for a reason, and we refuse to give up on him.
With your kindness, we can make sure Gizmo grows up healthy and strong, able to enjoy the carefree, happy life every kitten deserves. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading his story, for caring, and for helping us fight for this sweet little boy’s future.
~ Written by Rachael Tam.
~ Photos by Rachael Tam.
~ For - Gizmo’s Surgery.
~ Donate to our GoFundMe here!
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