I am reaching out to you following a personal loss. My beloved cat, Marabelle, we think was tragically taken from us by the mutated form of Feline Coronavirus, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). This heartbreaking experience has driven me to urge for significant progress in combating this malicious virus.

With about 7.6 million cats in households across the United States alone, the potential impact of such a virus is substantial (American Veterinary Medical Association, 2017). It is a sobering thought that every cat is at risk, as any of these cats could contract the Feline Coronavirus and potentially develop the fatal FIP.

Therefore, my plea is clear and pressing - we need to strive for a success in developing a vaccine for Feline Coronavirus. By doing so, we will be protecting our beloved feline companions from the potential disaster, sparing millions of pet owners from the anguish I experienced.

Let us remember Marabelle and countless others taken too soon by this virus. Their memory is a call to action. Time is of the essence. Sign this petition today to urge for progress in the development of a vaccine for Feline Coronavirus.