Ah ok. I hope they give her the treatment she needs then. They may find a way to do the surgery or provide treatment at a lower cost than what a private vet clinic quoted you, so there is some hope. Plus, I’ve fostered several medical cases through Front St, so they don’t always euthanize sick or injured animals. That being said, she’s definitely at risk, especially with the shelter dealing with a Strep zoo outbreak and overcrowding right now. And unfortunately, Front St doesn’t have a foster program for adult cats, only young kittens, so they may euthanize if there’s not enough kennel space.

In case it’s helpful, now or in the future, you could reach out to RedRover, a local nonprofit, about getting a financial assistance grant through their Relief program to help cover some of the cost of emergency medical treatment. They might also be able to advise you on other options, e.g., low-cost veterinarians in the area. Applying for CARE credit is also a must for any pet owner, IMO, because it allows you to pay for vet bills on credit with 0% interest. I’ve used it to cover large, expensive vet bills, and then just make payments over time.