Coco is a 13 year old American Shorthair in North Bergen, NJ, who needs $5,500 for Mass Removal with Possible TECA.

Coco has been with me since he was 4 weeks old after I wished for a black cat and found him through an acquaintance. He is an indoor cat who lives with me, my mom, and his younger brother Milo. Coco is sassy, loving, quiet, and expressive. He loves frozen yogurt licks, waits patiently for meals, and curls beside me every night.

Coco’s medical issues began after his eardrum ruptured in November 2025. Over the past few months, his condition worsened into a severe ear infection, a confirmed rapidly growing ear mass, and a dislocated jaw. His doctors fear the mass may be cancerous, but say he is otherwise relatively healthy for his age and has more years ahead if treated. Coco is being treated at Oradell Animal Hospital.

Coco has a quiet but powerful presence in our home. He is not loud or demanding, but his face says everything. He follows his little routines, waits patiently for care, and has a sweet way of making you stop and pay attention to him. He comforts me without trying, especially at night or during tough moments, and our home feels warmer and safer with him in it.

As a teacher with significant student debt, I have steady work but not enough to cover Coco’s urgent surgery without taking on more debt. Support would help him get care sooner and mean everything to me. I just want him healthy, comfortable, and thriving again