Gravy is a 4-year-old Ocicat in Flagstaff, AZ, who needs $750 for Cat Tooth Extraction.

Gravy was a gift to me at a time when I truly needed unconditional love in my life. A close friend delivered her to me after he rescued Gravy from PetSmart. He brought her home to find out the cat he already at home did not get along with Gravy. I That was about 2 years ago. We recently took in her brother flapjack as well. Their relationship couldn't resemble brother &sister anymore.

I live with 2 other roommates who are barely home, and I rarely have anyone over. So, Gravy doesn't spend much time with other people. Fortunately for Gravy, she is much more comfortable this way. Gravy enjoys staying close to me (her comfort zone) and is easily frightened. She will run and hide if anyone new walks into the house. My guess her life before adoption is responsible for this behavior.

She has a habit of announcing bedtime by jumping on the bed and meowing repeatedly until I am clearly getting ready to lay down with her. Gravy's most unique quirk is her necessity to mimic me while I am getting ready. She will sit on the bathroom counter and look into the mirror, just like me. She truly is my best friend, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I brought her into Midtown Animal Clinic, where we found out she has periodontitis. Scheduled a surgery to have her teeth removed, in the meantime she was not eating. Surgery day her bloodwork came back consistent with fatty liver disease. A feeding tube was placed in her the side of neck for almost 3 months. We were just cleared for removal. Now she is not eating again. She NEEDS dental surgery!

I am college student with the budget of a waitress. I have paid out of pocket for all the expenses from her extremely recent medical issues. I have exhausted every other avenue and have nowhere else to turn for help. There are no words to express my gratitude for any help.