Fiona is a 11 year old Boston Terrier in Maywood, NJ, who needs $5,500 for Cataract Surgery.

I rescued Fiona from a breeder in Missouri on the hottest day on record for October almost 12 years ago. She has been with me ever since, giving me unconditional love daily.

When Fiona came into my life, I got ASPCA Pet Health Insurance for her. It's difficult for me as I rely on Social Security for my income. Fiona was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes (left much worse and now mature). ASPCA refuses to cover her surgery because they claim that it is a "pre-existing" condition. Our regular vet at RAH mentioned it months before in her assessment .

I took Fiona to The Animal Eye Center of New Jersey and the specialist said the Left eye could now have surgery. The cost of all that - over $1000 which drained what little savings I had. I do not have the $5500 for her surgery, so I am asking for help before she is completely blind.

The reason I depend on Social Security is because in 2014 I was injured at work - never to return. I waited for months and then -- Social Security Disability came. I need Fiona to be able to see at least from one eye. Please help if you can.