Precious NY The Cat
Precious
Precious, the Rochester, NY kitty, had a mass suddenly appear on her chin; she was eating, and it did not seem to bother her. However, the lump grew rapidly over just a few weeks, and her dad was worried.
NEW YORK
Active Date
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Status
Pets In Most Need
Story
Precious, the Rochester, NY kitty, had a mass suddenly appear on her chin; she was eating, and it didnโt seem to bother her. However, the lump grew rapidly over just a few weeks, and her dad was worried.
Preciousโ dad recently had a bad fall and broke his leg; he was waiting on his workman's compensation and did not have the money to take Precious to the veterinary clinic for an examination.
We used funds from the Emergency Fund to get Precious to a veterinary clinic. The exam confirmed that the lump was not an abscess; her veterinarian aspirated it and sent it off for testing. Unfortunately, Precious has been diagnosed with Axial Osteosarcoma. Axial OSA is an aggressive/malignant bone cancer. The jaw is the most common bone affected by axial OSA. Due to the location of the tumor, it is inoperable.
Precious is home and doing well; she is still eating and is on pain and anti-inflammatories to keep her comfortable. We will help Precious with her palliative care until the time is right for her to pass over the rainbow bridge peacefully.
The Emergency Fund helps pets like Precious; we never want a pet to suffer until the end due to financial hardship. The Emergency Fund is getting dangerously low; the Emergency Fund is critical to our mission. We do not have the time or resources to fundraise for every pet we help. Some pets need help now and cannot wait a few days for us to fundraise for them. The Emergency Fund supports these pets; please help refill the fund so we can help more pets like Precious.
