Scout is a 13-year-old Maine Coon in Bradenton , FL, who needs $365 for dental treatment and tooth extraction.

About 14 years ago, my son adopted a beautiful cat, and he let me babysit…at that time I knew I needed to adopt. I contacted a local cat rescue and after meeting many sweeties, I knew that this sweet little orange girl needed to be mine, so that day, we began our journey together. From that first car ride home, we became best buddies.

From the time Scout was adopted, my boys and I called her our “puppy kitten”. She was born a feral, in a barn with a litter of brothers, but quickly became the leader of her new family. She runs to the door, when the bell rings, is extremely social and has become very affectionate and loving cat I have ever met.

My work experience with the same company for 26 years was amazing, but like many others, lost my job due to COVID. The company restructured, leaving me without employment for the first time in my life. I was so scared, but always count my blessings!

Scout has been very healthy with the exception of receiving bad teeth from her gene pool. She’s been through 2 prior surgeries on her gums and teeth. Due to her aging, another is now needed. Since I lost my job of 26 years, a friend suggested to me the Humane Society of Manatee County, and I could not be any more pleased. They are so helpful, caring and so happy to have found them!

Scout has never met a box she didn’t like, and when deliveries come, she patiently waits for contents to be emptied so she can jump in. She watches out the window for me to return home and snuggles with me every night. I have an old “high chair” that Scout has adopted as her own, and jumps up to join her family at dinner time.