Blueberry is a 10Year Old Mix-Breed in Compton, CA, Who Needs $2,000 for Tail Amputation.

Blueberry came into our lives after he was abandoned on my uncle's doorstep. I had wanted a cat for so long, and despite allergies in my family, we knew we had to take him in. He was so tiny, we had to bottle feed him. We named him Blueberry because of his crystal-blue eyes he had when he was a kitten. He's a happy, affectionate cat who loves the outdoors and cuddling with us at home.

Blueberry came home after an attack with a large section of skin missing from his tail. We prayed that wound care and antibiotics would be enough, but our veterinarian informed us that his tail is too damaged to save and must be amputated. This is a true emergency, and acting fast is the only way to protect him from a dangerous infection and give him the chance to heal and stay with us.

Blueberry is such a special cat—he even acts like a dog sometimes after growing up with our two pups. He's super vocal and loves to “talk” to us. He loves being outside, and when we walk the dogs, he follows right along us without a leash, which always amazes the neighbors. He's been by my side through some of the hardest moments in my life, and his sweet presence means the world to me.

Our finances have been tight, most of our resources going toward college, basic household needs, and a recent family emergency . We've been struggling for a while, and this unexpected surgery is more than we can afford. Getting blueberry healthy would mean the world to us!