Tiny is a 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair in Sharon Springs, NY, who needs $2,000 for Feline Lymphoma COP protocol.

Tiny and her sister Tina were adopted in July 2020 from the PetSmart in Amsterdam, NY, after being fostered by Kitten Angels. Their mom saw them on one of her visits to the store and fell in love, applying for adoption after discussing it with her partner. The sisters joined resident male cats Nosey (Orange DSHL and Maki (black DSH) in their home in Sharon Springs, NY.

Tiny and Tina are a bonded pair, so they naturally gravitate toward each other first. They are the perfect pair of 'Disney's sisters: Tina is stocky and muscular, while Tiny is lean and sleek. Both cats are a bit leery of strangers, but are very affectionate with family members they commonly see. They love their adoptive parents very much, often sleeping on their bed at night.

Chemotherapy for Tiny's lymphoma will easily range from $3-4K up to nearly $8K for the 'Gold Standard treatment. Both her people work full time and have no emergency fund for that amount of treatment on their own.

In mid-July 2021, Tiny started showing signs of illness. Her breathing became heavier and she had trouble eating. She was taken to the vet for evaluation; after a referral for an ultrasound and a biopsy, she was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Her cancer treatment is being coordinated with Dr. Vermillion of Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY.

Of the two sisters, Tiny is the bigger snugglebug. She loves to curl up with her people, and will often start purring as soon as she is touched. To say her purr is loud is an understatement; her parents joke that she has a purr like a turbo diesel engine. Her favorite snuggle time is in the morning, as her people are waking up. It isn't uncommon for her to roll over and ask for a belly rub!