02/13/2024
I have a large ask of my followers. I need your help. My dad passed away two weeks ago after a lengthy and hard fought battle with COPD. My mom is 81, and they were married 47 years. Their anniversary is February 18th. They managed, with combined SSI, but have no savings. The next few months will be incredibly hard, emotionally, financially, even with her family, and freinds support.
I am taking one of thier cats into Pioneer Veterinary Clinic to Dr. Meiers on Wednesday, for what I am afraid is a cracked or broken tooth. He is in considerable pain, when eating, and running away from his food. Because he is semi feral, we didn't know what was going on with him, just that he appeared to have lost weight, and seemed more skittish the past month. I am preparing a side room at the rescue, so I can medicate, and contain him safely for whatever treatment he needs. He is only around 6 years old.
They especially love this little cat, and have cared for him, his momma (totally feral) and a number of other fixed feral cats ( 4 now plus neighborhood visitors) the 20+ years where they live, I helped spay and neuter them, and they doted on them like children. Two passed away in 2022, at 15+ years old. They also lost their two inside cats during Covid, they were 21 &15, and their senior dog who was 15.
Feeding this little pack was going to be a struggle until her adjusted SSI comes through, which we are told could be several months, but I am dedicating myself to relieve her of that worry, by making sure she has the food and care she needs for them for now. The reality is though, it is while I am feeding 25 rescues here, some with their own medical issues, and I will probably be facing surgery on both hands within the next several months.
I know you believe in what I do, and know the lives I have saved through the years. My folks have always been a huge part of that from day one. Until Dad's health failed, they were my biggest supporters, transporting hundreds of cats to safety, feeding, fostering, bottle feeding, and now I am asking for your help with food, and medical care for Stripes while my mom (and I) get life settled into a new normal . I don't know how much it will be, I am praying it is just an abcess, or one tooth, but I am just really in deep, and could use a couple lifelines here.
I will be adding an Amazon wish list just for Mom's pack, they pretty much eat just Friskies dry, and canned. Because most of the others are 10+ years old, she has fed them canned every night. I will be eternally grateful for any help you can send. Links for Paypal and Venmo are in the comments, and I will add the wish list as soon as it's finished.
Donations for Stripes upcoming visit can be also made directly to Pioneer Veterinary Clinic by phone at 509-765-6794 under AChance4Cats.
Achance4cats is primarily a no-kill facility, we do not euthanize for space or age, but that also means we are only able to help a select few...
