Lucy is a 6 year old Tortie in Asheville, NC, who needs $1,600 for Surgery to remove Bladder Stones.

Lucy is my Emotional Support Animal or my Fur Baby. She loves to rub up against my feet when I'm in the Living room.
When I got Lucy I was told she was over 6 weeks old. Litter boxed trained and ate on her own.
She had to be bottle fed until one day she smelled some canned Salmon. She was hooked.
Once she figured out what food was she grew quickly. She is 6 years old and weighs 11 pounds.

Lucy is a true Tortie. She only allows us to Pet her on her terms. We dont get to love on her unless it is her idea.
She sleeps in my bed next to my Pillow every night. If I get out of bed she follows me.
When I'm upset she comforts me. Its like she knows shes needed in that moment.
During the day she sleeps next to my Rescue Dog. They are sisters.

If Lucy doesnt like you she will chase you around the house hissing until you leave. She has my grandkids terrified of her Because she chased the 11 year old right to the back door and when he went out she turned around and came back to the Livingroom. It was hillarious to us but he was afraid of her from that day on.
She knows when people are good or not.

In 2022 Lucy had Bladder stones. We didnt know it until after 3 Vet visits. They were not the kind that would disolve with medication. They had to be surgically removed.
She has them again. And she needs surgery. My Vet is Open Door Veterinary Care in Asheville NC and they are so good with the animals they get in the floor with them so they fell comfortable.
This Surgery cost around $1200

I am Physically & emotionally Disabled and live on SSI. I need Emotional Support Animals to help me in my day to day life. Lucy is unique because she is a Tortie. It took her a long time to become a loving Cat. I only recieve SSI and an entire months check is way below $1200