Sylvester Turner is a 12-year-old Tuxedo cat in Tucson, AZ, who needs $675 for Dental Surgery.

I live in a small apt in AZ. Sylvester is my baby boy, well not so much baby anymore as he is about 12. He has been with me thru thick and thin. Through many moves and changes in my life. He has comforted me in some of my darkest days and is truly my best friend. He loves me to death and I him. There is not a day that passes that he doesn't bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart.

I live with my brother and 13 yr old boy. He loves us all but he is definitely daddy's boy. He loves to be brushed and would like nothing more than to be petted all day long. He sometimes sleeps on his back and in some strange places also. But that's a cat i guess. He loves his wet food but can't eat dry right now due to his bad teeth and infection.

Being on a fixed income that just covers the bills I feel like I'm letting down my best friend by not being able to get him the care he needs. Seeing him bravely suffer in silence tears my heart up. I can't bear the thought of losing him to something that can be fixed.

Sylvester had been losing weight for awhile and I didn't know why. Being on a fixed income I had to save for a few months to afford the low cost vet visit. His breath by that time was rancid and I just knew he was having dental issues. The Pet Doctor here in Tucson confirmed that he had a VERY bad infection and needs some teeth removed. His antibiotics have worked for now Sherif Lewis is his Dr.

Sylvester has a tendency to meow, (cry) for me when he doesn't see me so that is why his nickname is Boo Boos. I always get a laugh when he has a blep moment. When his tongue is sticking out a little and he doesn't seem to know it. It's so silly. His antics with his toys and especially his favorite snack, flies keeps me in stitches. He is such a lover boy, cuddles is the order of the day.