Mam Has Endured Enough Pain—Help Her Smile Again
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Final update · September 16, 2026
We’re so happy to share that Mam’s fundraiser has been fully funded! 🎉🐾
Thanks to the incredible generosity of her supporters, Mam received the funding needed for her final dental surgery to remove her remaining teeth and treat the painful effects of chronic stomatitis.
Mam had already endured extensive dental surgery in 2024, but unfortunately, leaving seven teeth behind meant the painful inflammation continued. This final procedure was an important step toward helping her eat more comfortably and enjoy life without the constant oral pain she had been experiencing.
For eight years, Mam has been her mom’s beloved companion and a source of unconditional love. Her mom once found her as a tiny kitten huddled inside an overturned trash can, and that chance rescue grew into an extraordinary bond.
Now, thanks to everyone who supported Mam, she has a chance to leave this painful chapter behind and enjoy the happy, comfortable life she deserves. Cats can adapt remarkably well to having no teeth, and we hope this surgery brings Mam the lasting relief her family has been hoping for.
Thank you to every Waggle supporter who helped make Mam’s care possible! Your generosity gave this sweet girl the opportunity to move forward without the pain that has been affecting her for so long. Here’s to many more comfortable meals, happy days, and years of love for Mam and her mom!
About this campaign
Mam has already been through one major dental surgery, but her battle with chronic oral pain isn't over yet. This sweet Tennessee kitty suffers from stomatitis, a painful inflammatory disease that causes severe inflammation inside a cat's mouth. Even after having most of her teeth removed last year, Mam continues to struggle with pain every time she tries to eat. Now, she needs one final surgery to remove her remaining teeth so she can finally live the comfortable, pain-free life she deserves.
Mam's journey began eight years ago on a rainy day when her mom found her alone, huddled inside an overturned trash can. She was just a tiny kitten with nowhere to go. That single act of kindness changed both of their lives forever. Since then, Mam has become so much more than a pet.
Her mom says, "Mam is my absolute world, and her unconditional love gives me the strength to get through every single day."
When Mam was diagnosed with severe stomatitis, her veterinarian performed extensive dental extractions in September 2024, hoping that leaving seven healthy teeth would be enough to keep her comfortable. While some cats do well with a few remaining teeth, Mam unfortunately continues to experience painful inflammation that makes eating difficult.
Her veterinarian now believes removing those final seven teeth is the best path forward. The good news is that cats adapt incredibly well to having no teeth, and her veterinarian is optimistic that this surgery will finally provide the lasting relief she's been waiting for.
The estimated cost of Mam's final dental surgery is $750. Thanks to the generosity of Paws 4 A Cure, a $300 grant has already been awarded, leaving $450 still needed to move forward with treatment.
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Every gift directly supports Mam's journey toward a pain-free life, including:
- Dental extractions and oral surgery – Removing Mam's remaining seven teeth to eliminate the source of her chronic pain.
- General anesthesia and monitoring – Keeping Mam safe and comfortable throughout her procedure.
- Pain medications – Helping her recover comfortably after surgery.
- Surgical supplies and dental equipment – Providing the specialized care needed for her procedure.
- Recovery care – Ensuring Mam heals properly and can return to eating comfortably.
Every dollar brings Mam one step closer to eating without pain, grooming comfortably, and enjoying the happy life every cat deserves.
Mam has spent the last eight years filling her mom's life with unconditional love and companionship. Now it's our turn to help Mam.
Your tax-deductible donation will help give this resilient girl the final surgery she needs to leave chronic pain behind for good. If you're unable to donate today, sharing Mam's fundraiser is another wonderful way to support her journey.
Thank you for standing with Mam, her devoted mom, and Paws 4 A Cure. Together, we can give this sweet girl the pain-free future she's been waiting for.
- Location
- TN • Paws 4 A Cure
- Species:
- Cat
- Breed:
- American Shorthair
- Age:
- 8 years old
- Sex:
- Female
