Jacob is a 2 year old Mix-Breed in South Gate, CA, who needs $1,525 for TMJ Fracture Repair Surgery.

Jacob is my sweet male cat who's been part of my life these past 2 years. I used to feed a stray colony and one of the female cats had a litter, well, not longer after she was hit by a car and left behind kittens. I decided to keep 1 male kitten (Jacob) and took the rest to the ASPCA. Jacob is a has always been a calm, affectionate, and part of my life.

Jacob likes to go outside during the day and comes back at night, but didn't show up one day until midnight. He began showing signs of severe pain, difficulty eating, and drooling. We took him to the vet, where he was discovered to have a fracture at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). After further examination, the vet said the fracture extends to the part of the jaw that connects to his skull.

Jacob is more than just a cat, he's literally like my child. He has been with me through so much, and has just been my emotional support pet. He's nervous with strangers, but once you get to know him, he is so lovable.

I'm asking for financial help because the cost of his surgery is more than I can afford right now. I was able to pay a $400 deposit. The full estimate is up to $1,525, which has to be covered before the vet can move forward with treatment. I work part-time & go to college.