Chad Basil the First – An Update – Please Help if You Can

June 21 2025

Chad Basil the First had to visit the emergency vet a couple of weeks ago. $$$$$ For those that don’t know, Basil is Thomas’s emotional support cat. 😻😻😻 Thomas created a GoFundMe.

If you’re able to, or would like to help, sharing the content from Thomas’s post:

“My name is Thomas, although many people know me as Gigi. If you’ve known me for any length of time, you’ve probably become well acquainted with my cat, Basil. In the middle of June, I was woken up by him crying, which continued constantly for a long while after. He’s a very quiet and reserved cat who does not like to speak, even when he is very clearly in pain, so I knew he must be having an excruciating experience. When he started throwing up, I figured that he must have a severe blockage that was preventing him from going to the bathroom, since I’d noted that he hadn’t gone to the bathroom in days. If you are unaware, this is considered a medical emergency for cats, as they can die if it goes untreated.

My normal vet redirected me to a vet ER, where they took him in for scans. This was very early in the morning, and I was completely exhausted from having been kept up the nights before. After they didn’t find anything initially, they implored me to get yet another scan, which I caved to because of how out of it I was. After that one came back, they told me that nothing was really wrong (besides something else he’d eaten and would pass) and that he was good to go. It seemed like everything would be fine.

Not really. We ended up having to pay about $1500 just to learn he was fine. Although this was something we could technically handle budgetarily, it was extremely difficult. My mother’s work situation is already precarious, as both her income sources depend entirely on the funding for disabled service providers that the current administration is constantly cutting. I have only been working part-time due to being a full-time college student.

I know that these are difficult times for everyone. I don’t expect anyone to give something they can’t, and this is probably a minor situation in most people’s view, in the grand scheme. But even giving a bit of money is that bit more we can put back into paying this off.

Attached is the bill that we were charged. I will not be accepting any more money than what we were charged, and everything will solely be put towards it.”

Chad Basil the First in His New Place

August 16 2024

I visited my grand kitty and Thomas today, arriving with 4 bags of groceries. Don’t be telling me you don’t have food. Imma show up with lots of it. 🤭😂🤭 We had a great visit! Love you Thomas. Love you Basil!! 🖤🖤🖤

Refreshing Water With Cool Clouds While Basil Works

July 18 2023

It’s nearly impossible for me to describe how much I love being in the water.

I had a luxurious swim this morning after my walk and HIIT workout. Felt delicious.

Also, cool clouds and lamppost outside of Shim’s Surplus last night.

July 21 2023

Umm, sir, what are you doing?

Came home from my workout to this. Chad Basil the First, so darn cute, even when he’s on the table, and he’s not supposed to be. 🖤🖤🖤

The ONLY Gem – Chad Basil the First

March 26 2023

Basil has decided to take up reading. His first choice seems like a great one! And also, I think he’s smiling at me! 🖤🖤🖤

Blessings,
Camilla
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