Stripe is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair in Wappapello, MO, who needs $291 for perineal urethrostomy.

Stripe was born into our family, he has 4 brothers and 2 sisters his mother, 7 feline aunts,2 human aunts, 3 uncles, his father, feline grandma, human grandparents. He is 2 years old and has enjoyed lounging around with his feline family. Running around in the early morning with his brothers, and when he wants attention he'll let you know.

He's a little silly and likes to pose, loves attention but on his terms. He can be a real cuddle bug at times rubbing on your legs, climbing on your lap and chest. He always loved it when it was time for food, rubbing against the dry food container and cans of moist food as if to say it's all mine, all mine.

I am currently unemployed and only receiving unemployment benefits and have no other funds to fall back on. It means a lot to have him healthy again since we just lost his feline grandfather just over a year ago. So he can get back home and be his normal self.

Stripe has a urinary blockage, and needs 2 to 4 days of treatments or his condition will be life threatening. He is being treated at Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Poplar Bluff MO. He will have to be sedated and have a catheter put in to drain his bladder, iv for fluids, urinalysis blood work, and medication.

Stripe when wanting attention will do what it takes to get it all. He's very mild mannered and never causes trouble. In fact he will actually shy away from situations when other members of his feline family are having a spat. He likes to lay in window sills and nap. Here lately he's been wanting my wife's attention and that puts a smile on her face.