Abandoned Kitten Gizmo Finds a Family Then Faces a Frightening Health Crisis

September 1, 2026 Guest Contributor

Samera Klie

Gizmo was found abandoned as a kitten and quickly became part of our family. She is curious, funny, stubborn, and full of personality! Recently, she became seriously ill with a treatable gallbladder blockage and had to be hospitalized.

A calico cat with green eyes rests its head on a gray surface, snuggled beneath a soft pink and purple blanket.

Samera Klie

Thankfully, she responded well to treatment and is now home continuing her recovery.

She still needs ongoing veterinary care, medications, monitoring, and a prescription diet.

A calico cat with yellow medical bandaging on its leg and collar sits upright on a clinic exam table, looking directly at the camera.

Samera Klie

We created a GoFundMe to help cover those continuing costs, and we are sharing her recovery journey so more people can find her story and help us continue giving her the care she needs.

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gizmo-come-home-wujqt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpgizmocomehome
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpgizmocomehome/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpGizmoComeHome

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