Cheddar is a 12 year old American Longhair in Waynesville, NC, who needs $800 for Sevoflo Anesthesia, Tooth Removal.

Cheddar was given to me by my brother, who didn’t want him anymore. I was excited to have my first cat ever. He was already an adult, so adjusting to his new normal was a challenge. But, Cheddar and I created a bond that I wouldn’t replace for the world. He is my everything, the reason I work hard and use every spare cent to better his life. I want him to have a comfortable, loving life.

Cheddar has had minor medical problems, like fleas or scratching his eye and causing some distress. This is something else entirely, with his normal food pattern suddenly dwindling to nothing. He stopped eating and reacted poorly to wet food options. He has a gum and tooth infection and needs surgery. This is a pricey process, and I’m a college kid living on her own.

Cheddar is an old man. He loves his peace and quiet, but he is so loving. He loves ear scratches and butt pats. He is a big snuggler, with his only request being a comfy blanket for some added warmth. He loves his catnip toys and his mouse toy, lying on his back and flipping around, loving life.

As I said, I’m an independent college student, trying to afford life in a high-rate college town. I balance a full-time job with a full class load, with very little wiggle room with a biweekly paycheck. It would mean so much to not have this procedure set me back in savings.