Recent Success Stories
These success stories are only made possible because of kind and generous animal lovers who donated.
2024
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 Otisβs tiny jaw! However, Otisβs mom has exhausted her care credit account and cannot afford his surgery costβ¦
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!
The Emergency Fund recently helped this sweet tabby, Mama Kitty, from Florida. Mama Kitty was experiencing severe constipation. Mama Kitty was diagnosed with Megacolon and was prescribed a prescription diet to manage her condition. However, her mom fell into financial hardship due to enduring back-to-back hurricanesβ¦
Miko, a sweet Minnesota kitty has been hospitalized 4 times in the last year with life-threatening urinary blockages despite a prescription urinary diet and anti-anxiety medication. The only permanent solution to SAVE Miko is Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery; a surgical procedure that reconstructs the urethra to allow urine to pass through more easily. However, his mom has exhausted all of her funds and can not afford itβ¦
Ocean, the senior kitty from Hawaii, has a special bond with her elderly mom, who found her abandoned and helpless at just 3 weeks old. Ocean has lost a lot of weight lately despite a ravenous appetite worrying her momβ¦
Sam, a gorgeous 8-year-old kitty from rural Pennsylvania, has not been feeling her usual kitty cat-self. Her concerning symptoms include an unusual odor from her hind area, aggressive hair-pulling, decreased appetite, and changes in litter box behavior. Sam urgently requires a thorough veterinary examination, which may involve diagnostic tests like bloodwork and X-rays.
The Emergency Fund recently helped this sweet 10-week old Ohio kitten who was extremely sick. Kitten (now named Oaklea) had explosive diarrhea, she was crying out in pain and her condition deteriorated rapidly overnight. She was barely moving and had not eaten or drunk anything in 48 hoursβ¦
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!
Ziggy, a cute little pup from upstate New York, was βzoomingβ around with his fur brother Ollie when he jumped off the couch and landed awkwardly. His mom heard him yelp and found Ziggy was not putting weight on his back left leg. Ziggyβs elderly parents rushed him to the local veterinary clinic, and x-rays revealed that Ziggy had a partial tear in his cranial cruciate ligament (Knee)β¦
Melee, a beautiful Calico kitty from Texas, has been struggling with painful bladder stones that have irritated her urinary tract, causing chronic urinary tract infections and bleeding. If left untreated, the stones can block the flow of urine, leading to irreversible kidney damage and death.
Comet, a cherished tabby from New Jersey, has been struggling with a painful condition. She was first diagnosed with a bacterial infection after her mom noticed blood in her urine. Despite treatment with antibiotics and medications for Feline Idiopathic Cystitis, her symptoms persist.
Princess has been diagnosed with Ceruminous Cystomatosis, a non-cancerous skin disease affecting her ears, causing lesions that obstruct Princess's ear canal, leading to chronic ear infections. The only treatment is carbon dioxide laser ablation therapy, estimated to cost between $1,800.00 and $2,000.00. Princessβs mom can't afford the procedure due to financial constraints. Your help would greatly improve Princess's quality of life and bring joy back to her family.
The Emergency Fund recently helped a sweet New York kitty who was badly injured after escaping outside and bitten several times by another animal. Kingsley had multiple bite wounds around his face, neck, and legs, and he was limping. Kingsley's mom cleaned his wounds; however, they became infected, and he needed immediate medical attention...
Ahi, an 8-year-old cat, has been diagnosed with diabetes and severe periodontal disease. His blood glucose levels are very high, and his mom, living on disability benefits, cannot afford the necessary medical care. The estimated costs for treatment, including insulin, glucose monitoring, and dental cleaning, are beyond her financial means. Ahi's health is deteriorating, and without help, he may face a slow and painful death.
Hudson, an adorable New Jersey puggle has at least 12 painful bladder stones that are causing him to urinate blood, have accidents in the home, and his abdomen is swollen and tender to the touch. Hudson needs surgery to remove the stones ASAP! However, his elderly parents can not afford it...
The Emergency Fund recently helped a handsome pup from New Hampshire. Mance was diagnosed with Lyme and Anaplasmosis disease; tick-borne diseases that can affect dogs and have similar symptoms. Both diseases can cause lethargy, pain, and fever...
Aiko, the beautiful snowshoe kitty from Texas has a tumor on her back right paw pad. This tumor, which has been rapidly growing since April, has caused Aiko significant pain, making it difficult for her to bear weight on her affected foot. The distressing symptoms, including bleeding when using the litter box, point to the seriousness of the situation.
This adorable orange kitty, Einstein, hails from California. Despite his charming appearance, poor Einstein is currently suffering from severe periodontal disease, which is causing him pain due to abscesses and rotten teeth. At just 8 years old; this surgery holds the promise of not only relieving his pain but also extending his life significantly.
The Emergency Fund helped Squeaker recently with his urgent veterinary care. Squeaker, a handsome kitty from Minnesota was in pain; he was panting and pacing for 6 hours; he was very sick. Squeaker was going in and out of the litter box often but producing little urine. His elderly mom suspected a urinary tract infection and rushed him to a low-cost veterinary clinic...
We were contacted overnight about a precious Illinois kitty who was exhibiting signs of a urinary tract blockage. Due to the urgency of Cheddar's condition, we used funds from the Emergency Fund to get him the life-saving medical care he needed. The Emergency Fund is critical to our mission; the Emergency Fund steps in when we do not have time to fundraise for a pet that needs emergency life-saving veterinary care now!
Frankie, a beloved Minnesota furbaby was viciously attacked by a neighboring dog that had strayed and was seriously injured. Frankie enjoys going out for leashed walks with his mom in the back yard feeling the grass beneath his toes and watching the birds and butterflies, a sudden and unexpected turn of events has left him seriously injured.
Cutie Pie Gomez has been diagnosed with a painful eye condition called Entropian that caused his eyelids to grow inward, leading to a cornea ulcer in his left eye. While he is currently receiving ophthalmic medications to manage the pain and pressure, the only long-term solution lies in corrective surgery. Without surgery, Gomez's eyesight hangs in the balance, and the prospect of losing his vision looms ominously.
Toasty a very handsome pup from Pennsylvania has a tumor growing on the back of his right wrist. This tumor is causing him to limp and it is painful to the touch. His mom took him to the Humane Society clinic, where they recommended surgically removing the tumor.
This adorable little pup Toto from Massachusetts has a cancerous tumor growing at the base of his tail; due to the location his veterinarian recommends amputating the entire tail; this will ensure that the cancer can not spread. Toto has 3 smaller growths that need removing from his back, side, and head.
Taco, a spicy senior kitty from West Virginia has been suffering from painful oral disease for almost a year. She was misdiagnosed, and after her mom sought a second opinion, Taco was diagnosed with Stomatitis and needs multiple dental extractions.
Whisky, an adorable furbaby from Arizona has a tumor growing in his front right paw pad, which is causing him pain and hindering his ability to walk properly. Unfortunately, due to the tumorβs location, Whiskyβs veterinary surgeon recommends amputating one of his toes to excise the tumor completely.
Snickers, a beautiful and dainty princess kitty from Michigan, is currently facing health issues that are causing concern among her elderly parents. Known for her playful and entertaining nature, Snickers has captured the hearts of her family with her acrobatic performances and charismatic personality.
Snowbaby, a handsome kitty from Virginia, desperately needs a life-saving treatment! He was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which is usually easily maintained with daily medication. However, in rare cases, some cats like Snowbaby experience adverse side effects, including vomiting, anorexia, fever, anemia, and lethargy.
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. Hawiβs 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. Princessβs 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 Bella isnβt feeling well. Bella has lost a lot of weight recently; she is lethargic, has been having accidents in the house, and has blood in her urine. At the very least, Bella will need an exam, urinalysis to check for a urinary tract infection, and bloodwork to see why she has lost so much weight.
Rocket has been cleared for surgery! This incredible kitty has beaten the odds! We have been helping Rocket with his veterinary care after he sustained multiple injuries to his front and back legs.
Handsome Umusa, the New York kitty, is extremely itchy; he constantly scratches himself. Umusa has lost the hair on the back of his ears and has scabs on his head and body. His veterinarian diagnosed him with allergic dermatitis, which is robbing him of his beautiful fur.
The Emergency Fund helped a young Ohio kitty with a life-saving surgery in April. Gizmo was experiencing pain, he was violently vomiting and wasnβt urinating. His mom rushed him to the Emergency hospital and the exam revealed he had a deadly blockage from urinary crystals that became logged in his urethra.
The Emergency Fund recently helped a young cat from Pennsylvania. Tommy had escaped outside for just a few minutes; upon his return, he was dragging his hind leg. Though there were no visible wounds, his mom said he was shaken up like something traumatic happened and he was crying out in pain when he walked.
The Emergency Fund helped Nala a 12-year-old kitty from Connecticut earlier this year. Nala wasnβt doing well; she was barely eating, losing weight, frequenting the litter box often and her eyes were crusty. Nala had not been grooming herself properly and her mom was extremely worried about her sweet girl.
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 Echoβs beautiful orange coat and when she cleaned the area her fur fell out. Upon further examination, Echoβs mom found a hole in Echoβs side.
A disabled Army veteranβs 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 βZoomies,β 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.
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.
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.
Jersey, a 10-year-old Vermont kitty, is in excellent health overall, except for some bad teeth that need extracting. His elderly parents, living on social security and disability benefits, cannot afford the estimated cost of the surgery, ranging from $1,100.87 to $1,544.56 depending on the number of teeth needing extraction.
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.
Gerty was a stray; for unknown circumstances, this sweetheart was on the streets fending for herself. Luckily, a kind animal lover took Gerty in. Gerty was very friendly and must have been someone's pet at one time. Recently, Gertyβs mom noticed that she was frequenting the litter box often.
Meet Plato, a gorgeous Florida kitty who loves nothing more than a warm cuddle and a sunny windowsill. Lately, however, Plato hasn't been himself. A painful condition called stomatitis has made it difficult for him to eat, causing a foul odor in his mouth and leaving him feeling miserable.
Hunter Cole is a beloved family member and service animal to a Veteran amputee. Unfortunately, Hunter has developed a Mass Cell tumor on his tail, and his veterinarian recommends amputating the tail to ensure that the cancer does not spread.
Beautiful Muffin, a beloved furry companion, has faced a series of health challenges recently, including recurring urinary tract infections despite being on a prescribed urinary diet. The distressing symptoms of peeing blood and severe constipation have resurfaced, prompting the need for another round of antibiotics and stool softeners to alleviate her discomfort.
THE EMERGENCY FUND RECENTLY HELPED SAMSON AND HIS FAMILY! Samson's elderly parents contacted us recently to see if we could help with the cost of Samson's annual checkup and bloodwork. Samson has an overactive thyroid, but with daily medication, his condition is under control.
Mitzi, a beloved Maine kitty, is facing a serious health challenge with a partially blocked urethra. Despite being on a prescribed urinary diet, Mitzi continues to struggle with struvite crystals in his urine. Mitzi receives medications to ease his discomfort, but the situation is worsening as urination becomes increasingly difficult for him.
Ben was adopted from a rescue organization as a kitten and has a loving home with his furbrothers. Recently, his furry friends noticed something wrong with Ben and began licking his back. His mom discovered a cyst and saw that it was bleeding.
This heartwarming story of Charlie, the sweet little pup from Missouri, tugs at our heartstrings and highlights the importance of proper dental care for our furry friends. Charlie's broken tooth not only causes him pain but also puts him at risk of serious complications.
This handsome Tuxedo kitty, Draco, hails from the beautiful state of Arizona. Despite his charming appearance, Draco is currently battling severe periodontal disease, which has caused him pain due to abscessed and rotten teeth.
Crook, a handsome Minnesota kitty, has been diagnosed with a degenerative condition known as Bilateral Physeal Dysplasia with Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. This condition causes him pain and makes it difficult for him to bear weight and walk for long periods.
Recently, the Emergency Fund was crucial in providing urgent medical care to Sergio, a Texas kitty in desperate need. Sergio had sustained a significant neck wound after wandering outside, and despite his mother's best efforts to clean and bandage the wound, it became infected, necessitating immediate veterinary attention.
Beautiful Tawny has a lump on her mammary gland. Tawnyβs 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.
An unfortunate accident has left Pickle in a bit of a pickle! Pickle and a friendβs dog were roughhousing, and things got out of hand; a fierce scuffle ensued, leaving Pickleβs back leg injured.
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DO YOU REMEMBER UMUSA, THE NEW YORK KITTY? πββ¬
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.
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.
THE EMERGENCY FUND HELPED MELOBOWN! Melo, a sweet 5-year-old Nebraska kitty, was diagnosed with Stomatitis, and he needed surgery to extract all of his teeth. Melo's veterinarian estimated the cost to be around $2500.00. Melo's mom is a single parent; she makes a small income that barely covers the bills, and she could not afford Meloβs surgery.
Corvo, the Minnesota kitty, has been severely injured. Corvoβs 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.
This poor little kitty was maimed and desperately needs our help! Wawaβs mom took in an unaltered female kitty from a friend. She is low-income and could not afford to get Wawa spayed right away. Last month, she obtained a spay/neuter voucher from her local humane society, and Wawa was fixed.
Smokey, an abandoned Oregon kitty, was rescued by his forever dad after being viciously attacked by a raccoon. Smokey had some open wounds that were infected and was treated by a veterinarian who also diagnosed him with an eye condition called Entropion. This condition causes his eyelids to turn inwards, irritating the cornea, and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
Gilmour, the handsome kitty from Oregon, is unwell. He has been experiencing runny stools, lethargy, and a lack of appetite for a few days, causing concern for his elderly parents. Despite their financial difficulties, they managed to take Gilmour to the veterinary clinic for an examination.
FORTUNE'S STORY IS TRULY HEARTBREAKING π, but knowing he has found a loving home after such a difficult start in life is heartwarming. Fortune was rescued from an unsafe household; he had been severely neglected, and due to lack of proper nutrition, he developed a painful oral disease.
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.
Little Gordon, the Kentucky pup, suddenly stopped eating and has been throwing up for three days. His mom noticed he wasnβt his usual spunky self and took him to the veterinary clinic. Diagnostic x-rays showed Gordon has a foreign object in his small intestines that has caused a blockage. Gordon needs surgery ASAP!
Socks, the beautiful Oregon kitty, is not feeling well; sheβs lethargic, and her dad recently noticed she wasnβt using the litter box as often as she should. And when Socks does urinate, it smells terrible and is brown in color.
Mochi, a sweet Texas kitty, has a painful polyp growing in her ear canal, causing recurring ear infections. Mochiβs veterinarian can remove the polyp; however, there is no guarantee that it will not grow back. Mochiβs veterinarian has recommended Ventral Bulla Osteotomy surgery, an invasive procedure to ensure the polyp doesnβt grow back.
URGENT! A freakish accident has left this little Lancaster, Pennsylvania, pup with a broken front leg. Max was zooming around the house, jumping on and off the couch, when suddenly he fell and landed awkwardly. His mom heard him yelp in pain and found Max holding his leg up.
Charlie, a Utah kitty, needs oral surgery. Her periodontal disease is so bad she is unable to eat correctly; she has lost weight and is in pain. Her abscessed tooth has caused her eye to swell!
Liam, a Minnesota kitty, has been pawing at his face, and blood is coming out of his mouth. The right side of Liamβs mouth is swollen, and he is in pain. Liam is currently on antibiotics and pain medication but needs dental surgery ASAP!
Max has been diagnosed with an Aural Hematoma. He needs surgery to alleviate the pain. The hematoma is causing Maxβs ear to droop because itβs so heavy! Unfortunately, his mom is low-income and cannot afford his surgery cost.
Onyx, a beautiful New York kitty, needed medical care immediately! Onyx was extremely lethargic and wasnβt eating and drinking. Onyxβs mom contacted us and asked if we could help. We used funds from the Emergency Fund to get Onyx to a veterinary clinic.
Cream was diagnosed with femoral head necrosis, a degenerative disease that is robbing him of a good quality of life. Cream's hip bone is decaying, and he needs hip replacement surgery.
Jordie has suffered three back-to-back life-threatening urinary blockages due to a smaller-than-normal bladder. Jordie needs an expensive surgical procedure to enlarge his urethra to prevent another emergency surgery.
Luna, the Arizona puppy, was playing in her fenced backyard when two stray dogs broke in and viciously attacked her. The injury to her front left leg is so severe that it caused irreversible nerve damage.
PUMPKIN'S LIFE WAS SAVED BECAUSE OF THE EMERGENCY FUND!
Pumpkin, the Pennsylvania kitty, was hiding, not eating and drinking, and having trouble going to the litter box. Pumpkinβs mom knew something was seriously wrong with her beloved orange kitty but did not have the funds for an emergency veterinary visit.
Jax needs surgery ASAP! Jax, the Ohip pup, has a vast tumor pushing on his rib cage. X-rays were taken, and the mass has been aspirated and is not cancerous; however, Jax sleeps on his back because he is extremely uncomfortable.
Moo-Moo, the Staten Island kitty, has a golf ball-sized lump on his belly. His mom was able to get him examined immediately by his veterinarian. Moo-Moo was prescribed antibiotics; however, the lump needs surgically removing.
Bonfire is only four years old but has been plagued with a painful and debilitating disease. Bonfire has been diagnosed with Stomatitis, which causes her pain, difficulty eating and drinking and has lost much weight.
Two beautiful fur-sisters desperately need your help. Maggie and Sally have been diagnosed with severe periodontal disease; they both need multiple extractions and thorough dental cleanings. These girls are all their mom has left of her late father.
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES! This handsome Portland, Oregon kitty escaped outside over the holiday weekend; Cosmo has a severe facial injury that has abscessed and was infected; Cosmo needed medical attention ASAP!
Ronald, the Minnesota kitty, fell from a deck three days ago and fractured his leg above the knee. This handsome ball of fluff urgently needs surgery! Due to the location of the break, his veterinarian recommends amputating his leg.
Sweet Sophie, the Upstate New York kitty, has a painful ear hematoma caused by recurring ear infections. The hematoma has been drained. However, it keeps coming back. Sophie needs Aural surgery to ensure the hematoma never comes back.
Syrah, the Nevada kitty escaped outside; her family frantically searched for her, but sadly they couldnβt find her. Three days later, Syrah somehow made it home; her face and neck were bloody. Syrahβs family rushed her to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic; they found bite wounds all over Syrahβs face and neck.
Yubari had a life-threatening urinary blockage. We helped with Yubariβs emergency surgery and he recovered; but he needs an expensive prescription diet to prevent another blockage. Please can you help feed Yubari.
Little Guy, the Florida kitty, needs some BIG help! Little guy has an aggressive tumor on his spine; the CT scan showed that the growth has not spread to any major organs. Little guy is only four years old; he can live a long and happy life once the tumor is removed.
A tragic accident has left Sissy with a damaged retina that is beyond repair. Despite all efforts to save Sissyβs sight, her Ophthalmologist, Veterinary Specialist recommends removing Sissyβs eye.
Gimpy, the Illinois kitty, has had a rough start to life; as a tiny kitten, she was attacked by a dog and hurt her back leg. Gimpy was rescued from that environment and immediately taken to a veterinarian. X-rays showed her leg had broken for quite some time.
Sis, the Ohio kitten, was born with three legs and an abdominal hernia. The hernia is getting bigger, and she needs surgery to repair it. Usually, cat hernias arenβt serious; however, left untreated, they could become fatal!
Little Baylor has a massive tumor growing on his chest and neck. The mass has got so big that it affects Baylorβs quality of life. Baylorβs 74-year-old mom was able to pay for the tumor to get tested, and it is not cancerous; however, she cannot afford his surgery cost.
Lucky hasnβt been so lucky in her first year of life. Lucky has a painful polyp growing in her ear canal. Lucky had surgery just a few months ago to remove the tumor at her local vet clinic. However, it has aggressively returned.
Maya, the six-month-old Minnesota kitten, was playing around at the top of the staircase when suddenly she slipped and fell two stories, shattering her hip. This sweet baby is in pain and needs Femoral Ostectomy surgery ASAP!
Sabiya has had a rough few months. She was diagnosed six months ago with diabetes and then contracted a urinary tract infection. Her mom spent every last dime on her medical care, and now Sabiya needs to be hospitalized to treat painful pancreatitis.
Sir Snuggles had a tumor removed from his foot and has been battling an aggressive infection that has developed into Necrosis, and the bone is exposed. Sir Snugglesβ foot cannot be saved, and his veterinarian said the only course of treatment is to amputate his foot.
Elliot, the handsome Maryland kitty, has been battling cystitis for over a year and has had two urinary blockages that required catheterization in the last 40 days. Elliot needs Perineal Urethrostomy (P.U.) surgery to widen his urethra and prevent future urinary obstructions.
Toast, the Louisiana kitty, is very sick. She has been vomiting bile for two days, is very lethargic, and cannot keep food down. Her dad said he found painter's tape in her stool and was worried she had an abdominal obstruction.
Little Khloeβs mom noticed blood in her stool; she took Khloe to her veterinarian, and upon examination, they discovered a Rectal Adenomatous Polyp. Khloe needs surgery to remove the polyp before it gets so big that she cannot go to the bathroom properly.
Eris received funding from our Emergency Fund to help pay for her emergency surgery. Eris had fractured her leg, and her family was struggling financially and could not afford her surgery.
Beautiful Alyyx, the northern upstate New York state kitty, has a shattered femur bone that needs a complete amputation. Her dad is a low-income veteran and cannot afford Alyyxβs surgery. This beautiful furbaby desperately needs your help today.
Tiny Matilda was found in the middle of the street; she was malnourished and neglected. Matilda has a painful tumor on the base of her spine, and she is in dire need of dental cleaning with possible extractions.
Beautiful Willow had surgery to remove painful bladder stones in July. Willow is on a prescription urinary diet to control her condition. However, Willowβs mom has been seeing blood and mucus in Willowβs stool for a few weeks and is very worried about her precious furbaby.
Handsome Leo, was doing zoomies and jumped off the kitchen counter top and landed awkwardly. His mom rushed him to the veterinary hospital and x-rays confirmed his tibia is fractured. Leo needs surgery ASAP!
Baby Winnie and his siblings were abandoned by their mother. Winnieβs siblings were found dead, but miraculously Winnie was still alive. He was in terrible shape, crusty mucus covered his little nose and eyes, and he was very frail.
Gizmo, the handsome Ohio kitty, needs corrective surgery for a severe Patellar Hyperplasia condition that has progressed with age. Without surgery, Gizmo will live in pain, and his mobility will be severely affected.
Leonidas needs surgery ASAP! This poor furbaby was sunning on the window ledge watching the birds fly by when suddenly he jumped up at the screen to catch a bird, and he fell three stories down to the ground and broke his back leg.
Zoey, the Washington cat is facing Idiopathic Megacolon and needs expensive prescription food to help manage her condition. Zoey has saved her Momβs life more than once, and her Mom will do anything to save Zoeyβs life now.
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Three-year-old Chippy is not feeling good. This sweet boy has suffered back-to-back urinary tract infections and is severely constipated. His veterinarian recommends further diagnostic testing; however, Chippyβs mom does not have the money.
Smokey, the Colorado kitty, has a hole on the side of his butt. His mom thinks it could be an abscess or an infected anal gland that has ruptured. This adorable fur baby needs medical attention ASAP!
Pluto, the princely Florida kitty has been urinating outside his litter box and he is excessively licking his belly. His mom knows something is wrong, but she is on a fixed income and does not have the money to take him to a vet.
Handsome Achilles was born in a shelter; his mother was feral when she was rescued. Achilles has a deformed back leg, his knee is backwards and as he has grown, it is causing him pain. Achillesβ leg needs to be amputated ASAP!
Kane the North Carolina pup, has a painful tumor on his paw, his ears are infected, and he needs a dental cleaning. His family cannot afford his surgery as they are extremely low-income and face many other daily challenges.
Willow needs surgery to remove a bladder stone. She has been battling painful urinary tract infections since July. Willow has been treated with medication and prescription food; however, the stone has not dissolved and is too big to pass.
Shinichi's aunt contacted us and asked if we could help. Time was of the essence! Shinichi needed to be hospitalized for a urinary blockage. He needed a urinary catheter placed and possibly P.U. surgery which his dad could not afford.
Tiny baby kitten has sustained an injury to her eye and her veterinarian wants to try a procedure to save her eye. This type of injury is caused mostly by trauma, from rubbing the eye against a rough surface or a cat-claw scratch.
Mango, the Arizona kitty, was rescued from the streets. Her forever mom noticed recently that Mango was breathing heavily and took her to a veterinarian. X-rays revealed that Mango has a diaphragmatic hernia and needs surgery ASAP!
Marley, the tiny pup, is in so much pain from his severe periodontal disease that he has stopped eating. His elderly mom is on disability and cannot afford his surgery; she is so scared Marley will die from the infection in his mouth.
Moon the New Jersey kitty has eaten something he shouldnβt have, and now he has an abdominal blockage and needs surgery ASAP! His mom has already spent $1000 on bloodwork, barium series, and x-rays; surgery is estimated to be over $5000.00!
John desperately needs oral surgery; he was diagnosed with severe periodontal disease with resorptive lesions on both upper 4th premolars. His mom is on disability, and though she provides necessities for John, she cannot afford his surgery.
Princess, the California pup, is so itchy. Her tiny little body is red raw and covered in sores from constantly biting and chewing at her beautiful coat and skin. She has a lump on the top of her tail that is painful to the touch.
Sassy the beautiful blue-eyed kitty has a tumor on right her leg that is causing her pain. The tumor keeps getting bigger and her veterinarian recommends amputating her leg to save her life! Please can you help Sassy?
Olivia Grace has been battling a debilitating oral disease for two years; this beautiful tabby has Stomatitis, a condition that causes painful infections in her mouth, and her jaw swells to where she cannot eat properly.
Loki is not feeling well; this beautiful girl has been vomiting and has had diarrhea for a few weeks. Her elderly mom is very worried about her precious girl and asked if we could help with diagnostic testing and treatment costs.
Finn and his sister Violet were tiny kittens found outside fending for themselves, they cried for help, and an angel appeared and took them in. Over the last few months, Finnβs eyes started having discharge, and they became very irritated.
Meiko has been hospitalized with a urinary blockage for three days, and he has a urinary catheter placed. His veterinary bill is over $2300 so far, but his mom does not have the money for Meikoβs procedure.
Muffin is his mom's only companion. Her husband passed away a few years ago, and she couldnβt imagine losing her adorable pup. Muffin has two softball-sized masses in his groin area that affect his ability to urinate properly.
Sen was found in a parking lot; she had been hit by a car! Sen was rescued and found a loving forever home. Sen has suddenly become very sick; diagnostic X-rays revealed she has a diaphragmatic hernia that is affecting her breathing.
Sweet Sissy has a golf ball size stone in her bladder, she is going to the litter box constantly and she is urinating blood. This sweet girl is in a lot of pain and needs surgery to remove the stone ASAP!
Beautiful TY is having vision problems, blood is coming from her eye and she is bumping into things. Her dad took her to the local vet clinic however, they were unable to diagnose her problem and have referred her to a specialist.
Perseus has an aural hematoma in his right ear, his ear has swollen to 3 times its normal size and is very painful. His mom is on permanent disability and cannot afford to take Perseus to the veterinarian for treatment.
Mia is her daddyβs best friend forever; they go everywhere together. Mia has a mass that has grown enormous over the past year! This adorable pup loves to run and play but the tumor is robbing her from enjoying life.
HELP! Willie Nelson was viciously attacked and his tail was nearly ripped off his body. His mom has been diligently nursing him back to health however, it is now apparent that his tail cannot be saved.
Hazel was diagnosed with a tumor in her ear in February; we were able to pay for her surgery to remove it; however, just five months later, the tumor has grown back, and now Hazel needs Bulla Osteotomy surgery to prevent it from returning.
URGENT! Zeus needs help immediately, the sweet boy has a broken femur bone on his front right leg and needs surgery to put a metal plate in to fix the break. Please can you help?
Olive Oil was a 2-year-old stray when she was rescued by a local animal shelter. Olive already had litters of kittens and because of her life on the streets she was very unhealthy when she was adopted. Olive had severe gingivitis and she had to have multiple extractions leaving her with only a few teeth.
These two sweet girls Bellatrix and Callisto are very sick. They both have a fever and what appears to be severe upper respiratory infections.
J suffers from terrible allergies that causes him to constantly scratch and rub his skin, and wheeze and cough. J hneeds life-changing monthly cytopoint injections to treat his condition. However, the injections cost $115 a month.
2021
Baby Bakugo is sick, he isnβt eating, drinking or going to the bathroom and has been throwing up white phlegm for over 24 hours straight. He is showing signs of pain around his abdomen and is very lethargic.
Monkey is the sweetest kitty and companion to her mom who is heartbroken that her fur baby is sick. Monkey has been suffering for a while from what appears to be an upper respiratory infection and an abnormal skin condition.
Murray was a stray kitten that was a victim of a hit and run in 2018, her legs and pelvis were shattered, and one of her legs was amputated. Murray is now having some digestive issues related to her injuries and is at the emergency clinic.
Ethan the tiny kitten was found last night by an amazing Angel that took him in. Ethanβs leg has a huge gash in it and it appears the muscle is exposed. This baby needs medical attention ASAP!
Tini, the tiny 3-year-old yorkie needs dental surgery to extract a broken canine tooth. This sweet fur baby has been suffering for a while, the tooth has become infected, she is in a lot of pain and is unable to eat properly.
Feather the feline needs your help to remove painful kidney stones. When Feather's mom rescued her, she had been abused and her leg had been broken, it couldn't be saved and her leg had to be amputated. This sweet girl needs surgery ASAP!
Peru is a certified therapy cat with Pet Partners, she visits nursing homes and has attended events for the local Human Society as a mascot. Peru has been diagnosed with cancer in her right ear, this beautiful girl deserves a second chance!
Can you help Nubbins the tiny Kitten?
POOR LITTLE NUBBINS the tiny, 7-week-old kitten was accidentally run over by her disabled mom's wheelchair and was dragging her back legs. Nubbinβs mom is truly devastated!
Dolly sustained an injury to her back left leg. The x-rays revealed that Dolly has a spiral break and needs surgery. Her mom is on government assistance caring for her 4 younger siblings and cannot afford the surgery.
Mr. Miyagi has been suffering from Stomatitis which causes severe inflammation lesions in his mouth. This disease has caused him oral discomfort and pain, loss of appetite, hair loss, drooling, weight loss and bad breath!
Sweet Ruby needs your help! Ruby the 4 month old pup accidently broke her femur bone in her left back leg when she jumped from the bottom of a flight of stairs and landed awkwardly. Surgery will cost $2,400.00.
Andy the tiny, defenseless 10-week-old kitten was abandoned and abused. Left on a doorstep, he was covered in spray foam insulation that had eaten away at his fur and caused open wounds.
GG the Cat is in need of oral surgery, his periodontal disease is so bad he is unable to eat properly - losing weight and in pain. His mom is on disability and she is able to provide necessities for GG but is unable to afford the surgery.
Good News!
Stony the kitten had surgery Monday June 14, 2021 to repair a diaphragmatic hernia. The surgery went well. Thank you to everyone that donated to save her life.
Without treatment, the cause of death for sweet Ryder, the Pennsylvania puppy, will be listed as: Poor credit due to financial hardship.