Bear is a 4-month-old Domestic Long Hair Cat in Indianapolis, IN, who needs $300 for Eye Removal.

My mom found two kittens with very severe eye infections back in July and took them in to care for them. Although we were told putting them down would be the best option, we believed they had enough spunk to make it and they’re still as spunky as ever 4 months later! But now they both need their bad eyes removed (Bear needs both, Monty needs one).

Bear is a fun, unique little guy. He doesn’t have any sight left but still loves life, most especially climbing things. He is a little shyer than his brother Monty but is always happy and purring just being around people.

He often will spin around in circles like he is chasing his tail until he gets dizzy and falls down. We definitely think it’s a coping mechanism for being completely blind, either an a compulsion or as a way to entertain himself. Either way, it’s one of a kind just like him.

At our most recent vet visit at West Michigan Veterinary Clinic, we realized both of these brothers, Monty and Bear, will need their bad eyes removed in order to live healthy lives free from infection. Bear’s case is worst with him needing both eyes removed.

My mom is in her mid-80s and lives on social security benefits with not much wiggle room for emergencies like this and I’m a full-time student living on loans. We are hoping to rehome these guys together after they recover from their surgery. The cost for Bear alone is estimated to be up to $800.