July 15, 2026 – Update
Our hearts are broken after losing Tom, who was fighting Aspergillosis—a fungal infection in his sinuses. This fungus is usually not difficult to treat, and while treatment can take months, it’s often successful. Sadly, despite more than a month since his first treatment, Tom’s condition didn’t improve. Over the past week, he was in the emergency clinic with specialists closely monitoring him and trying desperately to find a treatment that would work. Unfortunately, the damage that had already taken place in his sinuses was significant, and it became clear that the treatment options weren’t able to overcome what was already there.
Tom was such a sweet and gentle guy. We feel so grateful he had the chance to live in a loving foster home that truly adored him, and that he was surrounded by kindness and care.
June 4, 2026 – Update
Day 2 – Tom came into care with persistent nasal discharge and nose bleeds that just wouldn’t resolve. He was diagnosed with Aspergillosis — a serious fungal infection requiring invasive surgery and ongoing medical treatment. His procedure involved surgical access into his sinuses so the infection could be cleaned and treated directly. The recovery on this isn’t going the greatest yet, with lots of facial swelling and a long road ahead.
June 2, 2026
This handsome, sweet guy was picked up from a rural pound showing symptoms that had us worried we might be facing distemper. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case — but Tom’s journey was far from over.
Tom struggled with ongoing nasal discharge, nosebleeds, and just seemed generally unwell. We tried antibiotics and completed X-rays, hoping for answers, but nothing improved. We knew he needed specialist care to figure out what was really going on.
The diagnosis: After extensive testing with a veterinary specialist, Tom was diagnosed with Aspergillosis — a serious fungal infection caused by Aspergillus fungus. Treatment for this condition is complex and invasive. In Tom’s case, surgeons needed to create surgical openings into his sinus cavities so they could directly access, clean out, and treat the fungal infection. It’s a delicate procedure followed by ongoing medical treatment and monitoring.
Tom has been through so much already, but he’s proving every day just how resilient and lovable he is.
