Sterling is a 15-year-old Short Hair Cat in Hampstead, MD, who needs $1,000 for Dental Extraction.

Sterling is my Emotional Support animal or ESA and we currently are in our sophomore year of college. Sterling lives in my dorm room with me at Mount St.Mary's University. We are getting our degrees together, whether it be online or me coming back to him after in-person classes. He lives at my home with my family during the summer and breaks.

Sterling and I met about 12 years ago. Some nicknames he has are Sterls, Baby, Sterly whirls, and bubby. Over the years we created the most amazing bond ever. During my early teen years I was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. During those times my mental health was not in a good state. Everytime I struggled, Sterling was there right by my side and he even continues to support me.

Sterling is my best friend, boyfriend, number one " human being" and the person that makes me get out of bed every day. I mean that literally and figuratively because he stands over me while I'm sleeping to wait until he is fed. He is very friendly and photogenic. Most people who don't prefer cats say they love Sterls. He loves to snuggle and get love from everybody he meets.

Sterling was diagnosed with a heart murmur in early 2021. He was then diagnosed with Kidney disease in February of 2022. He now has an abscess above one of his canines and the other canine is fractured. He will need a full blood work panel to check on his kidney and heart to make sure it is safe to give him anesthesia. If he the blood work is good he will then get the teeth removed.

My mom works full time and is a single mom with two children. I am mainly dependent on my mom, especially when it comes to my personal medical bills. I am currently in college and can only work 8 hours a week. Money is tight and we are not able to do a pet credit or plan.