Hawkeye The Cat
The EMERGENCY FUND π helped Hawkeye.
Handsome Hawkeye, a South Carolina kitty, was rescued from the streets as a tiny kitten during zero temperatures. His mother and siblings had perished, but a kind lady found him and took him in. Hawkeye has flourished in his furever home; however, recently, his mom noticed that he was drooling and having trouble eating.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Active Date
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Status
Pets In Most Need
Story
Handsome Hawkeye, a South Carolina kitty, was rescued from the streets as a tiny kitten during zero temperatures. His mother and siblings had perished, but a kind lady found him and took him in. Hawkeye has flourished in his furever home; however, recently, his mom noticed that he was drooling and having trouble eating.
Hawkeyeβs veterinarian confirmed he has periodontal disease and needs a thorough cleaning with extractions. Surgery had been estimated at around $600; however, his mom is low-income and cannot afford it. She takes care of her elderly, disabled mother, and they barely get by on her motherβs disability check and food stamps.
Hawkeyeβs mom said, βWe found Hawkeye outside after the rest of his litter, and his mom had died. The temperatures were set to hit 3 digits every day that week, and he was so skinny he slipped through the bars of the dog crate we initially tried to catch him in. He was balding in places and absolutely covered in ticks. After much TLC, he is now a happy cat with a beautiful, shiny, sleek coat.β
Hawkeye is just 11 years old; this surgery would extend his quality of life. We had to help this handsome boy and his mom; however, we were already fundraising for Corvoβs FHO (Femoral Head Osteotomy); luckily, we had funds in the Emergency Fund, and Hawkeye had surgery. The surgery went well; 9 teeth were extracted, and he did great post-op.
Recently, Hawkeye had a check-up, and his veterinarian is happy with his recovery; he has some sutures that have not completely dissolved but should be in a month or two.
The Emergency Fund helped Hawkeye; we can't individually fundraise for every pet we help, and that's why the Emergency Fund is vital to our mission.
There are so many pets like Hawkeye that need urgent veterinary care. Please consider donating to the Emergency Fund today to help more pets in 2024. Your contribution will make all the difference in giving these furry friends the care they deserve. π