Grover is a 6-year-old Lynx Point Siamese in North Branch, MN, who needs $2,000 for Emergency Vet Visit.

I accepted an internship in 2018 to complete my doctorate. My supervisor frequently gave harsh criticism of my appearance/performance and ignored my presence. I decided to volunteer at a cat shelter for a positive experience. I met Grover there and he was the sweetest thing. Prior to the next weekend, I dreamed that I returned and could not find him anywhere. That’s when I knew he was mine.

Grover is sweet and laid back. He loves hanging out with his big sister, Nyra, and will mew politely at humans when he wants attention. Grover is aggressive with his affectionate head butts and kisses. When I first got him, he gave me so many kisses on my nose that it was raw from his sandpaper tongue. Grover also interacts with our dog, occasionally mewing at her and giving her nudges as well.

Grover will play fetch. He loves these soft foam balls and will bring them to you after you throw them. He also enjoys keeping us company in the bathroom. He is so loving that he will kneed with all four of his paws while softly purring.

Grover recently had severe issues requiring an emergency vet visit. He wasn't breathing well, had a very fast heart rate, low temperature, was very lethargic and was vomiting frequently. He received oxygen and overnight care at the Animal Emergency & referral center of Minnesota after his primary vet referred us. Grover has now been diagnosed with asthma and a heart arrhythmia.

The ER vet visit was scary, unexpected and expensive. With his asthma and heart arrhythmia, He will need ongoing specialty care with a cardiologist. He is only 6 years old and relatively healthy otherwise. He got me through a tough time & I would like to return the favor.