February is Pet Dental Health Month, a crucial reminder that our furry companions need proper dental care. Pet’s teeth require regular attention and maintenance akin to our own, and neglecting this aspect of their health can lead to various issues like kidney and heart disease. Miko and Izzy both suffer from severe periodontal disease and need surgeries to remove their infected, decayed teeth.

Miko, a handsome boy from North Carolina, has several bad teeth. In 2022, Miko experienced a life-threatening urinary blockage and has since been on a prescription urinary canned food diet to prevent another blockage.

An adorable Arizona kitty and a cute little Pennsylvania pup urgently need surgery! Thor has a tumor growing in his armpit and little Munchie’s eyeball popped out of its socket!

Thor, an adorable Arizona kitty, has a tumor growing in his armpit area. Thankfully, the tumor does not appear to be attached to any bones or muscles. Thor’s veterinarian recommends removing the tumor and sending it to pathology.

We received some heartbreaking news over the weekend. Miracle, a kitty we helped in 2018, passed away from last-stage kidney disease at the tender age of 11 years old. Miracle lived up to his name; he was rescued from the streets after someone threw a corrosive substance in his face. Miracle sustained horrific life-threatening injuries.

Cricket, a handsome tabby from Pennsylvania, is experiencing a complete urinary blockage. He is currently hospitalized with a urinary catheter and is receiving IV fluids and medications to manage his condition. While Cricket’s kidneys were compromised, his levels are improving, and he is eating well. He will remain in the ICU until he is stable enough for surgery…

Something is wrong with Speedy Jr’s eye!

Speedy Jr, a 5-month-old kitten from Minnesota, has been suffering from chronic eye infections in his right eye. Speedy Jr. has been treated numerous times with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic ophthalmic drops however, nothing has relieved his symptoms.

Molly and Mariam are in dire need of help! They both suffer from painful oral disease and need surgical tooth extractions. When a pet develops oral disease, it increases bacteria within the mouth and oral tissues. This bacteria can enter the bloodstream and travel to other areas within the body, causing liver or kidney disease. Both surgeries offer these precious furbabies a longer, healthier, and pain-free future.

Mariam, a beautiful 10-year-old kitty from northern California, was diagnosed with Stomatitis. Stomatitis causes severe inflammation in the mouth and affects the gums, lips, tongue, as well as the roof and floor of a cat’s mouth. Stomatitis is painful and debilitating…

Momo; a stunning kitty from Arizona, was diagnosed with Necrotizing myopathy (NM) a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and atrophy. Momo‘s left femur bone was fractured from a slight fall jumping from the ottoman to the couch. Momo needs Femoral head osteotomy (FHO) surgery; however, his mom cannot afford it.

Zoey, a beautiful tortie from New York, has a painful tumor growing in her left ear. It constantly gets infected and bleeds. Zoey had the tumor removed a few years ago, but it grew back larger, and now it’s affecting her eye. Zoey has been suffering for far too long and needs surgery ASAP!

Mookie, a floof from Tennessee was struggling to breathe. Mookie was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia, often caused by blunt-force trauma to the abdomen. Mookie’s intestines and spleen had migrated into his chest cavity! Mookie needed life-saving surgery immediately…

THE EMERGENCY FUND helped this beautiful Michigan furbaby! 🚑Bitty Girl’s life almost ended before it began. As tiny four-week-old kittens, Bitty Girl and her siblings were tossed from a car like trash. Bitty sustained an injury to her front right leg but recovered; however, years later, she developed a cancerous tumor on her paw…

THE EMERGENCY FUND is helping this handsome New Jersey boy have surgery tomorrow! 🚑

Over the holiday, we received an urgent plea for help. Bagel had a life-threatening urinary blockage and was hospitalized with a urinary catheter. Bagel needs perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery to widen his urethra to prevent another deadly occurrence.

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!

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!