Pete is a 5 year old American Shorthair in Iowa Park, TX, who needs $250 for Various Labs.

Pete was a stray at my work but after a wicked ice storm and two hungry stray dogs playing tug of war with him, my husband and I took him in. He is strictly inside and almost immediately started gaining weight. He used to be very vocal, playful and would sleep with us but over the last couple of months, all those things have subsided.

Pete went to P.E.T.S. in Wichita Falls, TX recently for his vaccines, and they were concerned with his rapid weight loss. He is showing signs of being lethargic, begging for food even after feedings and going through a lot of water daily. They are concerned he is diabetic and wanting to run some tests before an official diagnosis.

Pete used to have a lot of energy, even weighing 22lbs! He would chase the laser light and play with any toys we bought. Now he is down to 14lbs and has no energy. He is either sleeping or eating/drinking. He used to lie with my husband as his ESA but prefers to sleep elsewhere now. He is not the same cat we brought home, and he is very missed.

My husband and have had some unplanned financial situations come up, and the cost for bloodwork is out of our range. We want nothing more than to get Pete back to himself and loving so this is why we're asking for your help. He has had a very rough life and deserves it.