We helped Charlie back in February with a tumor removal and dental cleaning. Charlie was diagnosed with Epulis Masses; which can be benign or malignant, however even a benign epulis can cause a lot of trouble. This type of tumor can be “locally invasive,” which means that it can grow into the jaw bone and literally eat the bone away.

Deirdre, a beautiful dilute calico from Virginia, has broken an upper canine at the gum line which has exposed the pulp, or soft tissue at the center of her tooth. This kind of tooth injury can be quite painful and her veterinarian is concerned that the tooth could become infected and recommends extracting it.

Kitty, a sweet little pup from Texas suffered blunt force trauma to her eye from running into something sharp like a stick that caused displacement of the lens in the anterior chamber of her left eye. Kitty needs a surgical procedure to restore her vision and relieve her pain.

Poncho, a handsome kitty from California, has a huge growth on his back right paw, causing him discomfort and hindering his ability to walk properly. The growth has grown significantly over the past few months. As a result, Poncho's veterinarian has recommended surgically removing it.

Hawi, a handsome kitty from Hawaii has been suffering from painful bladder stones that cause him to have accidents around the home and he is urinating blood. Hawi’s symptoms have been treated with medications and a prescription diet for 6 months however, the stones have not dissolved and his veterinarian recommends a Cystotomy procedure to remove the stones permanently.

Princess, a 9-year-old kitty from Florida is not feeling well; she is lethargic, has some swelling in her back legs, and is always hungry. Princess is also drinking and peeing a lot. Princess’s Mom is disabled and confined to a wheelchair she receives a small monthly disability check to cover necessities and is terrified that Princess is going to need expensive veterinary care that she can not afford.

Sweet little Lilly was walking along a trail when she was viciously attacked by three stray dogs. She sustained multiple puncture wounds on her neck, head, and back. Although her mom has been cleaning the wounds, they have become infected, and it is apparent that Lilly needs veterinary intervention.

Echo was recently adopted from a rescue organization. Echo appeared to be a healthy 9-month-old female kitten. She had been spayed and was up to date on her vaccinations. However; recently her mom noticed Echo licking her side and found a sticky substance on Echo’s beautiful orange coat and when she cleaned the area her fur fell out. Upon further examination, Echo’s mom found a hole in Echo’s side.

A disabled Army veteran’s service dog needs oral surgery. Otto is a very important pup, he is an ADA Certified Service Pet that helps his dad manage his Department of Veterans Affairs Service-Connected Disability. Otto has been diagnosed with Gingival hyperplasia a condition caused by excessive growth or thickening of the gum tissue.

The Emergency Fund recently helped a young cat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prescott is just two years old and still a very playful kitten. Due to his energetic behavior and a severe case of kitten “Zoomies,” Prescott fell off a high cabinet and injured his back leg severely.

Two lovely New Jersey fur sisters, Chloe and Gracie, need our help! They have been diagnosed with Stomatitis, an immune-mediated disorder that affects the oral cavity, including the gums, tongue, and throat. This condition is characterized by chronic inflammation and ulceration of the oral tissues, leading to symptoms such as pain, drooling, difficulty eating, and weight loss.

Handsome Loki is hospitalized with a deadly urinary blockage; he currently has a urinary catheter and he is being administered Intravenous fluids to help flush the crystals out of his bladder and urethra.

This beautiful furbaby has been struggling with a chronic disease for years. Ava is only eight years old and was diagnosed with Idiopathic Megacolon, a painful condition that causes her colon to enlarge and become severely constipated.

T-Rex, a handsome tuxedo kitty from Minnesota, has been battling a stubborn bladder stone for several months. Despite medications and following a prescription diet designed to dissolve bladder stones, T-Rex stone has grown, causing him discomfort, and it puts him at a higher risk for a life-threatening urethral obstruction.

Unfortunately, not all stories have a happy ending. Little Bitty’s elderly parents contacted us last week; their 12-year-old kitty wasn’t doing well. Bitty was having trouble breathing, and she started flopping around on the floor, terrifying her parents. Due to the urgency of Bitty’s declining condition, we used funds from the Emergency Fund to get her into a Veterinary hospital ASAP!

Nugget, a little pup from North Carolina, suffered a serious injury while out for a walk with her mom and furry companion. Without warning, Nugget leaped off the curb and into the path of an oncoming car. The car accidentally clipped Nugget's leg, causing her to yelp in pain. Her mom quickly pulled her back onto the sidewalk, but Nugget had sustained a significant injury to her leg.

Cloud was born in a garage; his mom was a feral kitty who disappeared shortly after giving birth. Cloud entered the world with a twisted leg and quickly developed an eye infection, leaving him weak and struggling to survive. Fortunately, a compassionate animal lover welcomed Cloud and his siblings into her home, and they all thrived.

DO YOU REMEMBER UMUSA, THE NEW YORK KITTY? 🐈‍⬛

We helped Umusa last year with his allergies; he had lost hair on the back of his ears, had scabs on his head and body from scratching himself, and was losing his whiskers. We helped pay for an exam, and Umusa was treated by his veterinarian with allergy medications; however, the medicines did little to relieve his itchiness.

A freakish accident has left this little kitten with a fractured hip. Full of kitten energy, Mano was zooming around the house when his dad noticed him suddenly start limping. The following day, Mano continued to avoid putting weight on his right back leg. His dad rushed him to a local low-cost animal clinic where x-rays confirmed that his hip is fractured and needs to be surgically repaired.