Appa is a 6 month old British Longhair in Bend, OR, who needs $2,000 for Portosystemic Shunt Litigation.

After losing my cat of 18 years, I needed to bring another fur baby into my life. I found Appa on FB marketplace and immediately fell in love. He is THE SWEETEST baby in the world. He demands to be held at all hours of the day and gives kisses on the ends of your nose. I cannot imagine my life without this sweet boy.

Appa was incredibly small when I got him, and after a week or so began having significant health issues. Symptoms have included loss of hair, balance issues, drooling, mouth breathing, small stature, and falling. After months of visits to multiple vets, we have finally connected with an internal med specialist who diagnosed him with a liver shunt. It requires surgery to live.

Appa is the cuddliest and floppiest little guy I’ve ever met. He demands to be held while I cook, get ready, and work on class work. He gives neck hugs and often falls asleep hugging my face. Though he has significant health issues, he remains sweet and purrs when he has the energy.

I am in a medical graduate program in school earning my masters degree in speech language pathology. I have limited access to funding and due to working clinical hours for school, I cannot work full time until summer.