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Help Tipper Get the Surgery She Needs to Live Without Pain

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Final update · September 17, 2026

Thank you to everyone who took the time to learn about Tipper and her journey.

Tipper is a beloved 8-year-old Domestic Shorthair from Pennsylvania who was diagnosed with painful bladder stones after her mom noticed a sudden change in her behavior. Despite prescription urinary food, antibiotics, and pain medication, the stones remained, making surgery necessary to relieve her discomfort and prevent potentially serious complications.

For eight years, Tipper has been a devoted companion to her mom. After being given a forever home rather than being surrendered when her previous family could no longer keep her, Tipper became an irreplaceable part of her mom’s life. She was especially important during the difficult loss of her mom’s brother in 2022, providing comfort and companionship through grief.

As this campaign comes to a close, we hope Tipper was able to receive the surgery and veterinary care she needed. We hope she is now feeling more comfortable and can return to the happy, peaceful life she deserves alongside her devoted mom.

Tipper has spent years being there for her person through life’s hardest moments. We hope this next chapter gives her many more healthy and comfortable years together.

Thank you for caring about Tipper, reading her story, and helping shine a light on her need for veterinary care. 💜

About this campaign

For eight years, Tipper has been more than just a pet—she has been a loyal companion, a source of comfort, and a lifeline through life's hardest moments. Now, this sweet girl needs someone to be there for her.

Tipper, an eight-year-old Domestic Shorthair from Pennsylvania, has been diagnosed with painful bladder stones that are making every day a struggle. After her mom returned home from a trip in late June, she immediately knew something was wrong. Tipper was lethargic, uncomfortable, and no longer acting like the happy cat she had always been. Her veterinarian confirmed the heartbreaking diagnosis: bladder stones.

Since then, Tipper has been treated with prescription urinary food, antibiotics, and pain medication in hopes of avoiding surgery. Despite these efforts, the stones remain, and they continue to cause her pain. Surgery is now the only option to remove the stones, relieve her suffering, and prevent potentially life-threatening complications such as a urinary blockage.

The procedure is estimated to cost $1,369.25, and after contributing what she can, Tipper's devoted mom still needs to raise $1,000 to move forward with the surgery.

Tipper's story is one of love and second chances. Years ago, she belonged to one of her mom's home health clients, who was heartbroken when allergies made it impossible to keep her. Rather than see Tipper surrendered to a shelter, her mom opened her heart and gave her a forever home. That decision changed both of their lives. When her brother passed away in 2022, Tipper became her constant source of comfort, quietly staying by her side through grief and helping her heal one day at a time.

Today, Tipper isn't just a cat—she's family, a best friend, and an irreplaceable source of emotional support. Now, Tipper needs that same love returned.

Your tax-deductible donation will help cover the cost of her bladder stone surgery so she can finally find relief from the constant pain she's been living with. Every contribution, no matter the amount, brings her one step closer to a full recovery and many more years with the person who loves her so deeply.

If you're unable to donate, sharing Tipper's campaign with your friends and family is another powerful way to help. Thank you for giving Tipper hope, comfort, and the chance to enjoy a healthy, pain-free future. Together, we can help this beloved companion get the life-saving care she deserves.

Location
PA • Paws 4 A Cure
Species:
Cat
Breed:
American Shorthair
Age:
7 years old
Sex:
Female
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