Salvador is a 8-year-old Domestic Longhair Cat in Mineral, VA, who needs $1,250 for Multiple Tooth Extractions.

Salvador has been my #1 boy since 2015, when I adopted him from a friend who fostered kittens. Since then, he has become a beloved member of our family. He is cherished by his current sister Puar, a black cat, and has a “Garfield and Odie” relationship with our dachshund, Londo. He was also deeply attached to our calico cat Ash, who has since passed over the Rainbow Bridge.

Salvador loves a good nap in a sunbeam on a comfy bed, but his true love is an empty cardboard box to roll around in! He is subdued, but loves to play with feathered toys and chew on boxes. Salvador’s favorite snacks are lunch meats, grilled chicken, and baked salmon. He is my nighttime protector, and sleeps right on my pillow to keep me safe.

My kitten boy never ceases to make me smile when I find him tucked away, half asleep in a cozy corner of the house. He likes to talk to me back and forth with his grumbly meows, especially when it’s dinner time. And it wouldn’t be home if I didn’t hear him and Puar scrambling down the hallway and changing each other at 3AM!

My Salvador has been struggling with poor dental health due to unlucky genetics. He has to have the majority of his teeth removed ASAP, as they are essentially rotting out of his mouth. I was able to take him to Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital to see Dr. Slovis, who diagnosed him. As of late, he’s huddled in a corner, not eating or drinking, and drooling heavily. I am unspeakably worried about him.

I work in the autism department at a school, but I don't make enough to cover all of his urgent needs. Along with struggling to pay for food to eat and gas for work, I have to choose between his care and rent if I am unable to find a solution soon.