Rizzo is a 7-year-old cat in Spokane Valley, WA, who needs $2,000 for urinary bladder stone and crystal removal.

My boyfriend and I found Rizzo as a stray in the woods while on a hike. He was so skinny and sweet and came running up to me and meowing. We took him directly to the vet the next day and got his shots and scheduled his neuter procedure. He was immediately so happy to be with us and you could tell he was scared outside. We took him into our apartment and since then, we have moved apartments twice.

Rizzo is my buddy. He gets along with everyone but is especially close to me. We have another cat and dog and he loves to play with the cat but keeps his distance from the dog. He definitely runs the house and they have been living peacefully together for 3 years now. He actually has his own room, with his sister, and has a huge cat tree and fountain and loves to watch the local marmots via window

Due to the pandemic, my boyfriend lost his job and I am disabled. Our rent is very high and continuing to spike. We have had lots of bills for car maintenance and our other animals this past year. This procedure is $4,000. My animals are my kids. Losing any will devastate me

Rizzo has had issues with inappropriate urination for quite awhile now. We have done every test and spent thousands already. We finally diagnosed him with ammonium biurate stones/crystals, which is rare in cats. We have tried to treat the condition without surgery to no avail. He needs them removed or is at risk for urinary blockage. He sees Dr. Brenda Day @ The Cat's Meow Clinic in Spokane, WA.

Rizzo is such a cuddly boy. Every time he goes to the veterinarian or meets someone he starts purring and making biscuits with his paws. Everyone loves him. He constantly meows and makes noise so you know when he is coming and he greets my boyfriend and I at the door when we come home. I couldn't imagine losing my boy so soon. I've already lost another cat to cancer that I spent all my savings on.