Pirate is a 14 year old American Shorthair in Dover, DE, who needs $2,000 for TECA - Total Ear Canal Ablation.

This is Pirate. We adopted him when his previous foster could no longer care for him because their baby was allergic, he was forced to live in their cold garage. People threw rocks at him when he was a stray kitten, and he lost his eye. His life started off rocky; However, he has warmed up over the years and is the sweetest little guy. I’m reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for help.

He’s 14 years old and has been a best friend, a comfort, and a constant companion for me, my parents, and my brother for over a decade. Recently, we found out he has a tumor growing in his ear canal. It started out as an ear infection that we’ve been attempting to treat for months (dozens of vet appointments).

Little did we know it was not an ear infection, but a tumor that slowly grew larger and larger unnoticed. He has had a CT (see pic) that says the TECA should resolve his issues. We’ve been told the only other option is to put him down because he is in pain. The doctor we consulted suggested a unilateral right total ear canal ablation. The surgery could give him a second chance at life.

He may be old, but he still has so much love left to give, and I’m not ready to say goodbye when there’s still hope. The cost of the surgery is more than we can afford on our own, and that’s why I’m asking for help. Every little bit counts, and even just sharing this page.