Cleo is a 11-year-old Grey Domestic Shorthair in Warwick, RI, who needs $2,000 for Dental Cleaning and Extractions , punch biopsy.

In 2012 my Mother, who volunteers at a animal shelter, needed an emergency foster placement for a very pregnant cat. My partner David agreed to take her in until they found another foster as long as I helped. He named her Cleopatra (Cleo). I was lucky enough to see Cleo birth her 4 kittens 2 days later. She was a great Mom and Dave and I decided to keep her because we had simply fallen in love.

Cleo's nickname is Lil' Squeaky because her meow is a tiny squeak. She loves to watch the birds and squirrels outside and to attack the broom when she sees it under the door. Cleo will sit, give you her paw and gently take a treat from our fingers. She likes to tunnel into our jackets and make herself a comfy nest. When we watch tv or movies Cleo settles herself right between Dave and I.

Experiencing Cleo give birth and raise her kittens created a strong bond between David, Cleo and I, she quickly became our furrbaby. In 2015 David saved Cleo when his apartment building burned down. She was the only cat saved. Cleo is so special to us, she makes us laugh with her zoomies and when she rolls around to show us her belly. Brushing her velvety fur and feeling her soft purr is calming.

Cleo sees Dr. Seth Snow at Hill & Harbour Veterinary Center. Dr. Snow brought to our attention that a number of Cleo's teeth need to be removed due to FORL, a painful dental condition. Dr.Snow also felt a lump along Cleo's mammary glands and is concerned. He will take a biopsy to check for cancer while he does her teeth. The estimate has gone from $1,200 to now $2,600-$2,900.

Dave is retired and on a fixed income. I am struggling with the sudden onset of physical and mental health conditions that leave me unemployable. We know we will have to find a way to pay the balance up to almost $3000. However, the thought of Cleo in pain is unacceptable.