TexMex is a 9 year old American Shorthair in Marietta, GA, who needs $696 for Dental Cleaning-Extraction Grade 2 Package.

TexMex is a rescue from PetSmart. After moving to ATL in pursuit of a job, I was very lonely. I've always had a penchant for black cats, and when I saw him on top of a cat tree with a thousand-yard stare, I knew he needed to get out of there. Sure enough, he had already been there for almost a year. We quickly bonded, and a year later, I acquired another black boy cat to keep him company.

When I got Tex, he was flea-infested, had worms, and had gingivitis. I had warnings that his teeth would need attention, but I never had $$ after an annual $500 wellness visit for two cats. Cat Community Clinic estimates $696 for a Dental Cleaning Grade 2, which includes up to two tooth extractions. Recently, he started scratching his mouth, drooling, and stopped eating.

TexMex is a lover. He adores those who will pet him and loves to be the center of attention. He likes to think he's the baddest kitty on the block, but really, he can only get the jump on his cat brother, Dante, every once in a while.

As a stunt performer, money always ebbs and flows. The guild strikes, and then AI ground my income to a halt for an extended period of time. Now, with a new, wonderful addition of a baby, and the rising cost of living, we have no vet $$, but would love Tex to stay with us.