Shadi is a 1-year-old Domestic Long Hair in Oakland , CA, who needs $2,000 for Hip luxation surgery.

Shadi came to our home as a small frail kitten. He was very skittish around us but soon gained our trust. We began to feed and care for him and he turned us into cat people. He is very sweet and nurturing. Recently, he even became the older big brother to a few stray kittens we cared for while they were ready for adoption. Shadi has been a wonderful addition to our family.

Shadi enjoys basking under the sun and receiving treats. He isn’t a picky eater and enjoys the company of other cats. He is always ready to climb on your lap and purr. He has helped my family members enjoy the company of cats. The kids enjoy him as he is very calm and friendly to them. He is talkative and the bond he shares with my mother is amazing.

Shadi is a purring machine. Even when we first met him he was always purring and allowing us to pet him. He loves getting his tummy scratched. He would play with the kittens and clean them up after they had their meal. He would also nap with them and keep the warm. He is also great at letting us know when it’s time to eat by meowing to us.

Unfortunately, Shadi had an accident and dislocated his right hip. He has since become immobile and in a lot of pain. We initially took him to VCA emergency hospital in our city. There he received his diagnosis and pain medication. Unfortunately, we needed to take him to another hospital where he can receive medical help.

Shadi isn’t our only sick pet, we currently have a dog who is being treated for mast cell tumors. His ongoing treatment has been a huge financial stress due to the nature of his masses. We already completed a 6 month long chemo treatment but his tumors have been regrowing.