Oliver is a 6-year-old Domestic Short Hair in Kirkland, WA, who needs $2,000 for a Craniotomy for a Brain Tumor.

Oliver and I met six years ago as I looked at shelter kittens, determined I wasn't adopting anyone that day. I returned for him the next morning! 🤣 He's so full of love, and is the sweetest, silliest kitty I know. He coos! That's how he and my cat Harrison became friends. Oliver cooed through a closed door, and Harrison cooed back. Then they both started cooing at me!

Harrison is Oliver's special friend. Ollie follows Harrison around, tail up straight in the air. Though, Oliver herds H into the bathroom when it's time for H's medicines. That's because they BOTH get treats afterwards! Oliver comes to me whenever I call. Lately, he sits quietly with me while I'm meditating -- close to me, but far enough away that I can't pet him. "Stop it, Mom! We're meditating!"

At $7,500-9,000, the surgery is super expensive. I've already paid for an MRI (hence the shaved area on his side), other tests and specialist appointments. I'll do what's needed to help Ollie but I've been out of work due to my medical issues for almost 4 years so it's hard.

A few weeks ago, Oliver had an episode that looked like a stroke. His pupils became different sizes, he walked aimless circles, etc. I took him to neurologist Dr. Bibi at BluePearl in Kirkland, WA, who found a meningioma brain tumor. She believes a craniotomy can remove it and return his quality of life. Without surgery, even with meds, he'll progressively worsen and die in "weeks to months". 😥

Oliver has his own unique style. When hungry, he licks his lips. If I ask him if he's done eating, he spins around to say he's finished. When he walks upstairs, he zig-zags. Ollie also has an amazing internal clock. If he wakes me up too early, I tell him how many minutes to wait and that's how long he waits before reaching up from the floor to tap my shoulder again. For real!