Rocket is a 5 year old American Shorthair in Port Angeles , WA, who needs $2,000 for Open Reduction of the L Femur.

Rocket found us 4 days ago about ready to pass out from dehydration and malnutrition. He was lethargic and swaying back and forth while sitting. He looked very thin and just wasn't right.

Rocket went to the vent the next day after he showed up for the malnutrition and a limp. Xrays showed a bullet superficially in his abdomen and a complete fracture/shattered left femur due to the bullet impact. It's unknown when he was shot.

Rocket has used up a couple of his lives despite starvation and being shot. We bonded immediately. He showed zero fear and immediately approached at the rattle of crunchies in a stainless bowl. He is the most vocal cat I've seen in a long time. When walking by him he always has a meow for you and a head rub. Quite amazing to me given the severity of his condition.

As we all know, vets need their money up front. Well, Rockets surgery bill is 7-8 thousand dollars up front. I don't have that kind of lump sum payment. I'm a disabled vet on a fixed income. It's beyond frustrating not being able to get Rocket repaired right away.