Loki’s Recovery Journey After Being Hit by a Car Please Help Support His Care
Some cats arrive in our lives and quietly become the reason we keep going.
Loki is one of those cats.
Loki is one of Anna's fur babies, one of the little souls who has helped carry her through the last four years. When life has felt heavy, when her health has made ordinary days harder, when being a pensioner on a state pension has meant counting every penny, her cats have been there. Their purrs, their routines, their funny little ways, and their unconditional love have kept me company in moments when I needed it most.
Then, on Sunday, everything changed.
Loki was hit by a car. The driver did not stop.
In a moment, a normal day became a nightmare. Loki suffered blunt force trauma to his lungs and had to be rushed into veterinary hospital. He has been receiving emergency care ever since. The fear of losing him has been overwhelming, but thankfully, he is still here. He is fighting. He is recovering. Today, he is gradually breathing without oxygen, which feels like the first real breath of hope after days of panic.
The veterinary bill is now over £3,200, and Anna trying to raise funds to help cover his emergency care and ongoing recovery. She is deeply grateful for every bit of care he has received, and she reaches out with a full heart to ask for love, prayers, positive energy, and any support people are able to give.
The day Loki was hit by a car
No cat owner ever wants to imagine getting that shock.
One minute, your cat is part of the familiar rhythm of the day. The next, everything is fear, confusion, and urgency. Loki had been hit by a car, and the vehicle failed to stop. That part hurts deeply. To know an animal has been struck and left behind adds another layer of sadness to an already frightening situation.
There was no time to process it properly. There was only one thought: get him help.
Loki was taken for emergency veterinary care, where the seriousness of his injuries became clear. He had suffered blunt force trauma to his lungs. Lung injuries are frightening because breathing is everything. Every breath matters. Every minute of care matters. Every small improvement can feel huge.
Since Sunday, Loki has been in veterinary hospital, receiving the support he needs to survive and begin healing. For a while, he needed oxygen to help him breathe. Seeing a beloved cat so vulnerable is heart breaking. Cats are so often brave and quiet when they are in pain, which makes it even harder. You wish you could explain to them what is happening. You wish you could trade places. You wish love alone could fix it.
But Loki has shown such strength.
He has fought through the hardest early days. He has been monitored, cared for, and supported by the veterinary team. And now, the news that he is gradually breathing without oxygen gives us hope that his body is beginning to recover.
Why Loki matters so much
To some people, a cat is just a cat.
But anyone who has loved an animal knows the truth. They are family.
Loki is not just a pet in the background of life. He is one of Anna's fur babies. He has been part of the love, comfort, and stability that has helped her through the last four years. Her cats have given her reasons to smile on difficult days. They have been there through illness, worry, loneliness, and all the quiet battles that people do not always see.
For those living with health problems, companionship matters. A cat curled beside you can make a hard day feel less empty. A purr can calm a racing mind. A little face waiting for you can give structure to the day. These bonds are real, and they matter.
Loki has given Anna that kind of love.
He has been part of her everyday life in ways that are perhaps hard to put into words. The soft sound of him moving around the house. The little habits that make him Loki. The comfort of knowing he is there. The feeling that, no matter how tough life gets, there is love at home.
That is why this has been so devastating for Anna.
When an animal who has helped you through so much suddenly needs you to fight for them, you do everything you can. You make the calls. You get them to the vet. You say yes to care because their life is worth it. You worry about the money later, even when you know the money is a very real problem.
The cost of emergency veterinary care
Emergency veterinary treatment can become expensive very quickly, especially when hospital care, oxygen, monitoring, scans, medication, and ongoing treatment are involved.
Loki’s care has already cost over £3,200.
For anyone, that is a huge amount. It is not a small bill that can be easily absorbed or paid without worry. It is an amount that brings stress on top of fear, especially when there are already health problems and day-to-day costs to manage.
But when Loki needed help, there was no question. He had to be treated. He had to have the chance to survive.
That is the difficult position so many cat owners find themselves in. We love our cats completely, but emergency care can place a heavy financial burden on families, pensioners, and people already living carefully. The love is there. The will to care is there. The money is the part that becomes frightening.
Anna is so grateful that she managed to get Loki the care he needed. She is grateful to the veterinary team who have been looking after him, and very grateful that he is still with us. But now she needs help to give him the best chance at a full recovery without being crushed by the cost.
This is why the fundraiser matters.
It is not just about a bill. It is about giving Loki the continued care he needs after a terrible accident. It is about helping a much-loved cat come home safely. It is about supporting a pensioner who has done everything possible for a beloved animal companion.
The first signs of hope
After days of fear, even the smallest improvement can feel like a miracle.
Today, Loki is gradually breathing without oxygen. That is a precious step. It means his body is working hard, and the care he has received is helping him move in the right direction.
He is still in recovery. He still needs time. Lung trauma is serious, and healing cannot be rushed. There may be more monitoring, more medication, more vet checks, and more careful days ahead. But this progress matters.
Every breath he takes on his own is a sign that Loki is fighting.
For those who love him, that hope is everything. It is the thing that keeps you going when you are exhausted from worry. It is what helps you believe that he may come home, settle back into his familiar places, and return to being the little character who has been so deeply missed.
Recovery is not always a straight path. Some days may feel better than others. There may be setbacks or worries along the way. But Loki has made it through the first dreadful days, and he is showing signs that he wants to keep going.
That is why love, prayers, and positive energy are so welcome right now.
What Loki will need next
Once Loki is well enough to leave the veterinary hospital, his recovery will still need care and patience.
He may need a quiet space at home where he can rest without stress. He may need medication, follow-up appointments, and careful monitoring of his breathing. He may need to take things slowly while his lungs continue to heal. There may also be extra costs linked to check-ups or ongoing treatment.
For now, the focus is on helping him stabilise and continue improving.
At home, recovery for a cat after trauma often means keeping life calm and predictable. That can include:
A warm, quiet resting place away from noise
Gentle monitoring without disturbing him too much
Following the vet’s instructions closely
Watching for changes in breathing, appetite, or behaviour
Keeping him indoors while he heals
Giving him time, comfort, and reassurance
Loki has already been through so much. The aim now is to help him feel safe, supported, and loved through every stage of healing.
A message to everyone who loves animals
If you have ever loved a cat, dog, rabbit, horse, or any animal, you will understand this kind of fear.
You know how quickly they become part of your heart. You know how helpless it feels when they are hurt. You know that the bond between a person and their pet is not small. It is not silly. It is not replaceable.
Loki’s story is painful, but it is also full of love.
It is the story of a cat who was badly injured and still kept fighting. It is the story of veterinary care that gave him a chance. It is the story of one person doing everything possible for a fur baby who has given so much comfort in return.
Support does not only come in one form. Some people may be able to donate. Some may be able to share the fundraiser. Some may send prayers, healing thoughts, or kind words. All of it matters.
When you are sitting with worry, waiting for updates, and trying to stay strong, kindness can make the world feel less lonely.
Please help support Loki’s recovery
Loki is in recovery now, and that brings hope. But the journey is not over.
The emergency vet bills are already over £3,200, and further care may still be needed as he heals from the trauma to his lungs. As a pensioner living on a state pension and managing numerous health problems, I am asking from the heart for help with Loki’s care.
If you can donate, even a small amount would mean so much. If you cannot donate, sharing the fundraiser can still make a real difference. And if all you can send is love, prayers, and positive energy, that is deeply appreciated too.
Please visit and share the fundraiser here: Help Loki recover with emergency vet bills and ongoing care
Every share, every donation, and every kind thought helps give Loki the best chance to come home and continue healing.
He has been through something terrible. He was hit, left behind, and badly hurt. But he is still here. He is breathing more on his own. He is fighting his way back.
Thank you for caring about Loki’s recovery journey after being hit by a car. Thank you for supporting a much-loved cat, and thank you for standing beside us at a time when hope means everything.
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