Whitey & Lily: A Second Chance at the Golden Years

Whitey and Lily are a bonded brother and sister, both 9 years old, and their journey began when a kind family rescued them as tiny kittens, only to place them in another home. Sadly, when they were 4 years old, they were returned. Years later, the original family took them back, but overwhelmed with too many cats, could only keep them confined to a bathroom.

Though their hearts were in the right place, Lily and Whitey suffered neglect that left them with serious health issues.

Today, they are finally safe with The Purr Project—but they need extensive medical care.

Lily has lived her entire life with a chronic eye infection and just underwent an eye enucleation. Despite it all, she runs around like a kitten again, full of love for people.

Whitey has severe dental disease, harsh lung sounds, and an enlarged thyroid. He’ll need chest X-rays before his dental surgery, as well as ongoing medical care. Still, he rolls over for belly rubs and purrs with gratitude for every bit of affection.

But the cost of their surgeries, X-rays, and treatments is overwhelming for this small rescue. Will you help them give Whitey and Lily the care they desperately need?

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference for this sweet brother-sister duo.

Update 9/19/25
Whitey had his x-rays done, and they found he has Asthma and will require medications, including an inhaler.

Update 10/14/25
We are saddened to share that Lily has crossed the rainbow bridge after surgeons found an abdominal mass. She will always have a special place in the rescue and her loving foster's heart. However, Whitey is still fighting despite being diagnosed with feline asthma. He is on medications and waiting to have his dental work done. His breathing needs to be stabilized first. Otherwise, he is doing well in foster care. Thank you for your continued support, as the bills for these two are coming at an overwhelming cost.

Update 10/28/25
Thanks to generous donors like you, Whitey is scheduled for his dental work next week. Thank you for your continued support!

Update 11/26/25
Whitey's dental procedure went great! Please continue to show your support for this sweet boy as his gums heal. We hope he can be put up for adoption soon!