Patchy is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair in Westminster, CA, who needs $1,798 for hip surgery.

Patchy was the victim of a hit and run. A good samaritan found the sweet cat lying on the side of the road. He was in pain and on death's door. When Second Chance Pet Adoptions heard about the situation, they bolted into action and immediately got Patchy to the vet.

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"It's heartbreaking," Deanna S. with the rescue tells Waggle. "There was blood coming out of his eyes and nose. He could not even lift his head. He was left to die in a super painful way. It was horrible."

Patchy turned out not only to be a sweet cat, but he's also a fighter. For two weeks, he struggled to live. He was in and out of the animal hospital getting fluids and supportive care. "The entire time, he would lift his head and wanted his ears rubbed. He's a friendly cat," Deanna says.

He is now stable, but he can't walk. X-rays revealed his pelvis is broken and his hip is in bad shape. Dr. Kim at JYK Veterinary Clinic says Patchy needs hip surgery to help him walk again. His prognosis is very bright. But the rescue can't get Patchy the life-changing operation he needs without donations. The rescue relies 100% on pet lovers' goodwill to help animals.

"We try to help as many cats and dogs as can," Deanna says. "We don't want any animals to be euthanized for financial reasons, especially when they can be treated and recover and continue to live their life."