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!

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!

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!

Asher is an 8-year-old kitty from Iowa; he was recently diagnosed with Traumatic avulsion to the upper and lower right molars. This means that his teeth have become completely displaced from their bony socket. The two molars need to be removed as soon as possible to prevent his gums from becoming infected.

Beautiful Tawny has a lump on her mammary gland. Tawny’s veterinarian explained that this type of tumor is more commonly found in intact female cats but can still occur in spayed cats like Tawny. The lump needs to be surgically removed as soon as possible.

Ms. Kitty's health concerns are not only affecting her physical well-being but also her overall quality of life. Her dull coat, dry skin, and excessive fur loss indicate that her condition requires professional veterinary care. While her mom has explored homeopathic remedies, it is clear that Kitty needs veterinary care.

Corvo, the Minnesota kitty, has been severely injured. Corvo’s dad is a disabled US veteran who relies on a mobility scooter to get around. Corvo snuck underneath his dad and was accidentally run over, injuring his foot. When Corvo struggled to get free, he dislocated his hip.

Poor boy Pete, a 14-year-old senior kitty, is struggling. He has an abscessed tooth that is affecting his eating habits, causing weight loss, and preventing proper grooming. Pete’s cheek is swollen due to the infected tooth, and he’s not the same cuddle bug he once was.

Meet Ichi, the beloved Iowa kitty who is feeling very unwell. He's lethargic, barely eating, and struggling to move around. His condition has worsened over just a few weeks, and it's heartbreaking for his mom to see him suffer.