Last month, the Emergency Fund helped a little 4-month-old Iowa kitten named Lucy who had diarrhea and a swollen and enlarged rectum. The diarrhea was so severe that it had scorched off the fur and skin from Lucy’s tail and back legs. Today, Lucy is happy, healthy, and back to her usual kitten self, zooming around and causing all kinds of kitten mischief!

A U.S. Army veteran’s cat has suffered severe injuries. Tommy Girl, a beloved furbaby from Kentucky, snuck outside, and when she returned home, she was limping. Tommy Girl needs Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) surgery, which has been estimated to cost $2,800.00. Tommy Girl’s elderly dad lives on a meager disability benefit he can not afford his beloved girl’s surgery…

We met Bella Mae, a beautiful tuxedo from Maine, in October. Bella Mae was diagnosed with a mammary tumor. Mammary tumors are most common in older, intact female cats but can also affect spayed females like Bella Mae. Sadly, the cancer has spread to her lungs…

Bud is having Emergency surgery today! Last night, we received an application from an elderly lady in Iowa whose orange furbaby, Bud snuck outside and was viciously attacked 3 days ago!

This adorable Texas pup, Rubble, has been diagnosed with a prolapsed urethra, a condition where the tail end of the urethra protrudes through the external opening, causing painful and frequent urination, blood in his urine, incontinence, and diarrhea. Rubble needs surgery to correct the position of his urethra Without surgery, Rubble’s condition couldprogress to strangulation and eventual necrosis of the protruding tissues…

Otis, a handsome tuxedo kitten from Iowa, has a deciduous (baby) tooth growing into his soft palette, causing him significant pain. Due to the tooth's location, his veterinarian referred Otis to a Speciality Veterinary Hospital because of the high risk of breaking Otis’s tiny jaw! However, Otis’s mom has exhausted her care credit account and cannot afford his surgery cost…

Alvin, a pretty tabby from Iowa, was diagnosed with Glaucoma, a painful eye condition that causes a buildup of fluid in the eyeball that puts pressure on the optic nerve. Alvin has been treated for several months with eye drops and steroids; however, it has not significantly reduced the pressure. Alvin needs Enucleation surgery to remove the eye before it ruptures!

The Emergency Fund recently helped this sweet tabby, Mama Kitty, from Florida. Mama Kitty was experiencing severe constipation. Mama Kitty was diagnosed with Megacolon and was prescribed a prescription diet to manage her condition. However, her mom fell into financial hardship due to enduring back-to-back hurricanes…

Miko, a sweet Minnesota kitty has been hospitalized 4 times in the last year with life-threatening urinary blockages despite a prescription urinary diet and anti-anxiety medication. The only permanent solution to SAVE Miko is Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery; a surgical procedure that reconstructs the urethra to allow urine to pass through more easily. However, his mom has exhausted all of her funds and can not afford it…

Ocean, the senior kitty from Hawaii, has a special bond with her elderly mom, who found her abandoned and helpless at just 3 weeks old. Ocean has lost a lot of weight lately despite a ravenous appetite worrying her mom…

Sam, a gorgeous 8-year-old kitty from rural Pennsylvania, has not been feeling her usual kitty cat-self. Her concerning symptoms include an unusual odor from her hind area, aggressive hair-pulling, decreased appetite, and changes in litter box behavior. Sam urgently requires a thorough veterinary examination, which may involve diagnostic tests like bloodwork and X-rays.

Sammy, a sweet 10-year-old rescue cat from Washington, was adopted in 2019 and found a loving furever home. Recently diagnosed with periodontal disease, Sammy needs costly dental extractions. His elderly dad, living on a small disability benefit, cannot afford the surgery.

The Emergency Fund recently helped this sweet 10-week old Ohio kitten who was extremely sick. Kitten (now named Oaklea) had explosive diarrhea, she was crying out in pain and her condition deteriorated rapidly overnight. She was barely moving and had not eaten or drunk anything in 48 hours…

Nala, a beautiful floof ball from Iowa, has a cancerous tumor growing in her front right paw pad that is causing her to not bear any weight on her foot and smells awful! Nala needs surgery to remove her entire leg to ensure she lives cancer-free!

Ziggy, a cute little pup from upstate New York, was “zooming” around with his fur brother Ollie when he jumped off the couch and landed awkwardly. His mom heard him yelp and found Ziggy was not putting weight on his back left leg. Ziggy’s elderly parents rushed him to the local veterinary clinic, and x-rays revealed that Ziggy had a partial tear in his cranial cruciate ligament (Knee)…

Melee, a beautiful Calico kitty from Texas, has been struggling with painful bladder stones that have irritated her urinary tract, causing chronic urinary tract infections and bleeding. If left untreated, the stones can block the flow of urine, leading to irreversible kidney damage and death.

Comet, a cherished tabby from New Jersey, has been struggling with a painful condition. She was first diagnosed with a bacterial infection after her mom noticed blood in her urine. Despite treatment with antibiotics and medications for Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, her symptoms persist.

Tiny Peanutz is fighting for his life! Peanutz was diagnosed with dry Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a disease that, in its early stages, causes lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, and fever. As the disease progresses, it causes inflammatory cells to accumulate in various organs and can be fatal. However, there is a treatment, and FIP is curable!

Princess has been diagnosed with Ceruminous Cystomatosis, a non-cancerous skin disease affecting her ears, causing lesions that obstruct Princess's ear canal, leading to chronic ear infections. The only treatment is carbon dioxide laser ablation therapy, estimated to cost between $1,800.00 and $2,000.00. Princess’s mom can't afford the procedure due to financial constraints. Your help would greatly improve Princess's quality of life and bring joy back to her family.

The Emergency Fund recently helped a sweet New York kitty who was badly injured after escaping outside and bitten several times by another animal. Kingsley had multiple bite wounds around his face, neck, and legs, and he was limping. Kingsley's mom cleaned his wounds; however, they became infected, and he needed immediate medical attention...