Toby is a 4 year old American Shorthair in Wooster, OH, who needs $200 for Drain/Remove Throat Abscess, Antibiotics, and Exam.

Toby came into my life when kids and I had moved back to Ohio from Utah (moved out there to get out of an abusive relationship). He and his sister came unexpected although my son was wanting an emotional support cat and the neighbor that we had was ill and needing to rehome 2 cats. He currently is my emotional support as well as my son's and we don't want to lose another 4 legged friend this year.

In March Toby had developed a throat abscess. Took him to vet. $320 later and not better. I have been able to keep it from getting bigger while I was trying to get the $ up to get it removed however recently it has gotten bigger and is starting to effect him more and I am still unable to afford the vet bill right now. We found a cheaper vet for him at Ark Vet Hospital that can get him ASAP.

He is very special to us all as he has been our support helping us from losing our dog and many other reasons, of course. He was abused when he was a kitten (blind in one eye and broken teeth (abscess not tooth related) but that doesn't stop him from living life, being spoiled, loved and having a huge personality. He makes sure we feel safe, calm, and not judged when we are sad. He is very loving.

Our 12 yr old dog got severely ill and we had to put her down a few days after Toby vet appt. That expense set us back $800 due to needing a vet come in to the home. Other burdens pop up back to back and I can't get ahead. We can't bare to lose him. He is keeping us sane.