Maya Angelou is a 13 year old American Shorthair in Washington, PA, who needs $1,200 for Kidney Infection.

In summer of 2011 I found Maya in my parents backyard, in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. I took care of her for a few years, until I moved away in spring 2013, for work in Pittsburgh and my parents took care of her for a few years. I moved her in with me in fall 2018. We've been inseparable since.

Maya somehow developed a massive kidney infection due to E coli. I'm not sure how she would've contracted it, since none of my other pets and young children are sick.
She is much better now after being cared for by Akeso Vet in Washington PA. She will be coming home soon.

Maya is a supreme cuddler. She was a solo cat for many years, but with the addition of a kitten I found this past Halloween, Jean-Luc, she loves and cherishes her kitten.

I am currently a stay at home mother caring for my 5 month old son and my 3 year old daughter who attends preschool part time. I am applying for pet grants, but I cannot pay such a large veterinary bill.