From the Streets to Safety—Potato Needs Your Help!

Meet Potato—also known as Mr. Potato Head or Sweet Potato—an orange tabby with a heart as big as his many names. For years, he lived on the streets, toughing it out like a true tomcat. But when one of Scruffy Paw's dedicated volunteers spotted him, she knew he needed help.

At first, Potato proved to be a tricky rescue—evading traps for weeks. But with patience and trust from his feeder and expert trapper, Potato turned out to be so tame that the trapper was able to just put him into the carrier. Once at Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue, his battle scars told the story of his rough past—scabbed ears, fresh scratches, infected abscesses, and an FIV-positive diagnosis.

After treatment and neutering, Potato was placed into foster care; however, he recently had to make an unplanned visit back to the shelter because his ears were bothering him. After being given a full exam, he was diagnosed with a heart murmur that did not present in his earlier exams. An in-house test suggested potential heart disease, and now, he needs to see a cardiac specialist for further testing. His specialist visit and testing will cost around $750.

This has put a strain on an already tight budget for Scruffy Paws, but they're determined to do right by this sweet and loveable boy by assuring all his medical needs are identified. Please help them get the care Potato needs, so he can fully heal and be ready for adoption! Thank you!