Lil Lil Kitten is a 10-year-old Domestic Longhair in Peoria, AZ, who needs $1,900 for surgery.

Lil Lil Kitten and brothers were being nursed in the driveway of a vacant house. The owners moved and left them behind to fend for themselves. Eventually I was able to trap them intending to find forever homes. I had 4 cats of my own. Even with much handling and love, it was apparent that they were too feral. This was 10 years ago. It took 6 yrs. for Lil Lil to come around.

Even now, Lil Lil Kitten is timid and must be approached slowly. Once near her, she let's me pet her and purrs like crazy! Even likes her belly rubbed. She loves her family, especially Mom but doesn't interact with the other pets. Is sure to talk to me when she wants to eat and doesn't miss a meal or treats. She is very good for her groomer although I don't think she likes her lion cut.😁

I have very limited finances with Social Security and a small retirement plan. I have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Syndrome and have spent the last few months having various tests and xrays performed. Copays are very expensive.

After Lil Lil's last groom, I noticed a lump on her side. My visit to Dr. Ketcham at Fletcher Heights Animal Hospital revealed that the lump is a probable sarcoma and should be removed. The cost estimates for the procedures including needle aspirates with cytology and tumor removal and biopsy total $1900. A second opinion from Vistancia Animal Hospital was the same as Fletcher Heights.

Lil Lil Kitten got her name from the black cat that I already had whose name was Lil Kitten. They looked almost identical. The only difference is that Lil Lil has white whiskers. The original Lil Kitten was a bottle baby that I took care of . She was without a name so was just referred to as Lil Kitten .