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Brave
Brave is a two-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in Lawton, OK, who needs $1,000 for emergency eye surgery.
Lawton, OK
Brave is in quite a predicament. She's currently being held at the animal hospital until her family can make a payment on her bill. It all started when Brave developed a horrendous infection in one of her eyes. Devin S. brought her to the veterinarian's office and found out she needed surgery immediately to remove the eye. The problem was, he could not afford the cost, so the animal hospital agreed to do the operation so Brave would not be in pain, but they won't release the cat to her family until they can pay at least half her medical bill. So currently, Brave is in the hospital, likely wishing her pet parents can come up with the money soon so she can go home. "We miss her," Devin tells Waggle. "We're in financial crisis." Devin says his fiancee is deaf and lost her job during the pandemic because she depends on reading lips, and she could not do that while everyone was wearing masks. They also have kids to feed, but their goal is to pay Brave's tab at the vet as soon as possible. "We got Brave during a transitional time in our lives. She needed a home, and we needed her "brave attitude" in our lives," Devin says. "It was empowering for my family. Her bravery upon entering our home is how she got her name. She came to us as a lil bitty Kitty and is now the sweetest ever." The family turned to Waggle pleading for help, hoping charitable pet lovers might chip in so the family can spring Brave. Devin says their household just isn't the same without her. He wants to tell anyone who gives to their campaign a big "thank you!" "All my kids talk about is Brave and when we'll get her back. One of them was crying the other night asking about Brave," Devin says. "It would make us so happy." Can you help Devin's family bring Brave home?
Lucky
Lucky is a 10-year-old Dilute Calico in Johnstown, PA, who needs $150 for testing and diagnostics.
Johnstown, PA
Lucky was a rescuer off of the alleys in my neighborhood. She is a miracle member of my family. She had 2 other brothers Oscar and smoot. She is also blind from a botched vet operation and she had been challenged from the day we found her. She is the sweetest. She does not let her disability stop her from any thing. Lucky is fiercely independent. She is definitely her own person. She is also a cuddlier when you sleep and if you are not feeling well lucky is the first to lay with you to make sure you start to feel better. She is blind but Lucky does not miss a trick or her treats! I am very blessed that she came into our lives I just had to buy a new car, my old car has been in the shop for a month. It’s been a huge financial burden. To have Luck well again, would be like my 2nd child to be heals. She deserves it.. Lucky has had a hard go from day 1 with her botched eye surgery. I cannot believe how resilient she has been. Recently lucky has been diagnosed with something to do with her teeth and gums. The vet told me it would start at $200 and go up depending on what they have to do At Johnstown Veterinary Clinic Lucky is my first born pet girl. She just knows things and understands. She watches from a far with the other 2 and lets them be. I cannot think of my life with out her. She has been my heart from day 1. Being blind that does not stop her from living a great life and playing with all of us. She is so sweet
Nacho
Nacho is a three-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat in Chappell, NE, who needs $703 for burn treatment care.
Chappell, NE • Nebraska Loves Cats
Rescuers work day and night to save pets in need. They invest their time, energy, heart, and soul to get animals medical care and good homes. So when nearly 50 cats died in a devastating fire that broke out at the headquarters of Nebraska Loves Cats, it was unimaginable and soul-crushing. "It is just heart-wrenching," Lori R., from the rescue, tells Waggle. Nacho was one of the few lucky ones. He managed to escape from the fire. The blaze started in a dryer inside a home, which doubled as the base of operations for the rescue. Nacho and other cats lived there and were in foster care. While the fire department was on their way, the woman who lived in the home, and helped run the rescue, started grabbing cats to race them outside to safety. She also ran around the house, breaking all the windows so the cats could escape. "She kept trying to bring all the cats out of the house, but they were scared and would run back inside. Even though the home was on fire, she kept running back in, trying to save them all. Then the police handcuffed her so she could not go back inside because it was so dangerous. The entire situation is so awful," Lori says. Nacho suffered second-degree burns on his feet, and his hair was singed off his face. He's spent weeks at Westfield Small Animal Clinic recovering and receiving IV fluids, pain medication, antibiotics, and hydrotherapy. "We visit him every other day. He's getting a lot of attention." Nebraska Loves Cats really needs donations right now to pay for Nacho's medical care and for the other cats who survived the tragic fire. The grief-stricken rescue also has to rebuild and find a new home and headquarters. Lori says Nacho's outlook is very positive, and he will eventually be up for adoption, but the rescue needs your help to get him back on his paws again. "He is doing great. A true trooper through it all. He is very loving. He deserves a second chance at a new life. With a great new family. He is always purring during all the treatments."
Oreo
Oreo is a kitten in Madison, OH, who needs $160 for testing and diagnostics.
Madison, OH
This is sweet Oreo. He came into my life 8 months ago when I helped his mom give birth. It was an instant bond and knew in my heart we would be together forever. He is a total love bug that is always there when I am feeling down, sick, or hunting. Now when he is sick I'm returning that love. He is small but has the biggest heart and loudest purr ever. Oreo is super special in my house. When he wants love he will walk up in front of you, flop down, and just start rolling. Then he pauses to see if you were watching and his purr box starts the minute you reach for him. He loves everyone no matter if human or animal. His favorite snuggle buddies are the 3 month old kittens...when he isn't snuggling me. With covid hitting things have been hard sometimes. My family does help take care of about 20 cats. That includes local strays and feral cats. Providing for that many has gotten a little harder and I need my sweet Oreo healthy again. He is being seen at VCA North Ridge Animal Hospital in Madison, OH. He has always been smaller and I had been told in the past that I shouldn't worry. He is 8 months old and is just a little bit bigger than a 4 month old. Recently he has had diarrhea and in the past few days it has gotten so bad that it leaks out while he is walking. Also he does have q bit of a pot belly. He was born a kitten but I'm not sure if he only wants to be a kitten. He loves to sit on a shoulder and watch what's going on. Sometimes he will even snuggle your neck and fall asleep. Im wondering if he is part parrot. He has also "barked" once or twice to check it out. If cat toys come into the house he will steal and hide any he can find and after he hides them, he shows me where his stash is.
Trevor
Trevor is an 11-month-old Domestic Shorthair cat in Monrovia, CA, who needs $595 for an echocardiogram.
Monrovia, CA
Rina C. was just watching the news one day when a segment popped up about a cat at a local shelter who needed a home. She raced to her computer, contacted the rescue organization, filled out an application, and got good news: She was approved to adopt! "He just had something about him that I was drawn to," Rina tells Waggle. "I felt like he would be a really good fit. We were excited to add a cat to our family." Rina's hunch was right; soon after they got Trevor home, he was an instant hit with all the species in her family. "We love him to pieces," Rina tells Waggle. "My husband and I love him. Our dogs Nayla and Gizmo love to play with him." Three weeks after she adopted him, Rina brought Trevor to his first vet appointment and got worrisome news. "The doctor said Trevor has a heart murmur, it was very loud, and he needs an echocardiogram to evaluate the severity," she says. "The test will reveal more information about his condition so the vet can decide the best treatment and if he needs medication." When Rina heard the echocardiogram's price, she panicked; it's something her family can't afford. "I was like, 'Oh no, that's not good!' The vet is adamant about getting the echocardiogram. They don't think he will grow out of the heart murmur. Someone said, 'You could bring him back to the shelter,' and I said, 'No! I'm attached to him!'" Rina went online looking for assistance to pay Trevor's medical bill and discovered Waggle. "I said, 'It looks like a good site.' I went ahead and put the information in to get things started. It seems like a great fit for our situation." Now Rina hopes kind-hearted donors will help her rescue Trevor one more time. "We would love assistance to keep him healthy," she says. "When we adopted Trevor, we thought most likely he'll be fine. The shelter didn't detect his heart murmur. He's very energetic and loving. He loves to play with the dogs. He's a very loveable cat."
Jordon
Jordon is a 1-year-old Persian in Fort Worth , TX, who needs $250 for Possible Heartworms.
Fort Worth, TX
Street rescue. Very cold, drizzle night this past Halloween. She came to me. Jordon followed me home and bumped my leg and started to curl around my ankle. Purring very loudly. She was so gentle, I picked her up, held her for a bit, put her down and she has never left my side since. It was going to freeze I could not bear the thought of her being in that kind of weather. She melted my heart, My son who is autistic took to her immediately. His interaction with her is always a joy to watch. First night we had her in the house she slept in his bed. First thing he said when he got up the next morning was she slept with him all night struggled next to him and purring. Can we keep her? I said maybe but it was already a yes in my mind. Expense cost my mind and I am out of work. Difficult.. COVID-19 has taken us to task. I lost my job, wife is teacher's aid that was furloughed for six months with school closers and we all got sick. We have burned through what little savings to pay the bills. Unemployment ran out, government assistance is slow to help/rejected. My issue is I first noticed worms around her back side. Did some research and decide to try to deworming her with OTC medications hoping it was not heartworms but just some other worms that can be easily treated. Again, no work, limited funds but I was going to do what I could with limit funds because we can not afford a vet visit. She is a kitty that jumps all over the place. Hence the name Jordan after Michael Jordon, Air Jordon, and the way she leaps across the room at play. She follows that boy everywhere. Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom. Door shut, no problem. She reaches underneath and if it is not secure, boom door is open. She has become the center of attention for that boy.
Madam Honey Jean
Madam Honey Jean is a 2-year-old Miniature Australian Shepard in Barnesville, GA, who needs $600 for necrotic tissue removal and corrective surgery.
Barnesville, GA
I adopted Honey into our family in February of 2018. She has a birthday coming up on November 28th she’ll be 3 years old. She has 5 human siblings. Honey is my 6th baby in our household. My youngest playing with her sometimes all I can think is “just a boy and his dog” She's such a sweet girl and loves us and attention. Honey loves to play with the kids and sit with me. She helps us in the yard while we do yard work and she’s always guarding the perimeter when we’re outside. She lets strangers know they better stay away LoL. She greets visitors she knows expecting lots of petting and loving when they enter. She likes to take toys and treats into what I call her Honey Holes. She’s just part of the family! We’re in a pandemic and I lost my job when we were sheltered in place. I’m a single mom now. A couple of the kids have moved out. I am medically fragile as I'm a thyroid cancer survivor and recently had neck, back and hand surgery. Christmas is around the corner, birthdays too. Honey did something she’s never done before and decided to chew the cord on my moms electric blanket and burned her mouth and tongue severely. We moved a year and a half ago and I’m still looking for local doctors for the whole family and in the meantime have been driving an hour or more to our regular doctors. We were blessed to be referred to Barnesville Animal Clinic and they have saved Honey! I love watching Honey run through the field in front of the house. Her long legs and the way she runs and jumps and leaps; she just looks like a mini deer. She scratches your hand when she sits next to you and wants more petting. She’s the sweetest loving little girl. She’s definitely one of my kids.
Patchy
Patchy is a 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair in Westminster, CA, who needs $1,798 for hip surgery.
Westminster, CA • Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Patchy was the victim of a hit and run. A good samaritan found the sweet cat lying on the side of the road. He was in pain and on death's door. When Second Chance Pet Adoptions heard about the situation, they bolted into action and immediately got Patchy to the vet. > "It's heartbreaking," Deanna S. with the rescue tells Waggle. "There was blood coming out of his eyes and nose. He could not even lift his head. He was left to die in a super painful way. It was horrible." Patchy turned out not only to be a sweet cat, but he's also a fighter. For two weeks, he struggled to live. He was in and out of the animal hospital getting fluids and supportive care. "The entire time, he would lift his head and wanted his ears rubbed. He's a friendly cat," Deanna says. He is now stable, but he can't walk. X-rays revealed his pelvis is broken and his hip is in bad shape. Dr. Kim at JYK Veterinary Clinic says Patchy needs hip surgery to help him walk again. His prognosis is very bright. But the rescue can't get Patchy the life-changing operation he needs without donations. The rescue relies 100% on pet lovers' goodwill to help animals. "We try to help as many cats and dogs as can," Deanna says. "We don't want any animals to be euthanized for financial reasons, especially when they can be treated and recover and continue to live their life."
Molly Tamale
Molly Tamale is a 10-year-old Chiweenie in Junction City, OR, who needs $692 to diagnose and treat congestive heart failure.
Junction City, OR
Between sobs, Molly's human parents told Waggle that Molly's heart condition is growing more critical, and that's breaking their own hearts. "My world was shattered when Molly was diagnosed with early congestive heart failure," Tammi, Molly's human mom, says. "She needs an echocardiogram, bloodwork, and medication to get her stabilized, which will significantly prolong her life." Right now, Molly's parents are in a financial bind, both are disabled, and Tammi has been battling two kinds of cancer. Money is tight, and they can't afford Molly's tests and treatment. The adorable Chiweenie means the world to them. Tammi and her partner, Ben. R. took Molly in ten years ago. The pup was just a couple of weeks old and needed to be bottle-fed. The three of them now share the most incredible bond. When Tammi needed comfort during all her cancer treatments, Molly was there for her. "She was so gentle she would put her head on me and give me kisses. She gave me the strength to fight through it," Tammi says. "I've never seen a dog so aware of my pain." Tammi and Ben say they would love to get Molly's tests run immediately at the Countryside Animal Clinic where they're working with Dr. Cox. Molly currently gets winded quickly, and her breathing is affected. She's just not herself. The couple thanks anyone who can donate and help. "We can't tell you how much this means to us," Ben says, fighting back tears. "You're helping to save this wonderful girl!"
TayTay
TayTay is a 12-year-old Tabby in Highland mills, NY, who needs $1,500 for MRI,Radiographs,Anesthesia, Fluid Tap,Cytology .
Highland mills, NY
One day as I was searching for my first cat Achilles who was missing. I came across a neighbor with kittens outside there home. That's when I saw Tay Tay. They had named her Star. She is truly a Star her personality is so incredible. I fell in love with her right away. I renamed her Thea which I thought meant Star in Greek but means Goddess. Nicknamed her Tay Tay. I have had her for 12 years. She is so loving and compassionate but also strong, fierce and independent. Very protective She will attack my other cat if he scratches or hisses at my son or I. She sleeps by my sons feet every night. My son has special needs and she is great emotional support. She hated being held but she allows him to hold her for short periods. She is a bottomless pit when it comes to food. Due to Covid-19 I lost my job my special needs son is virtual schooling which I need to be present for. I am a single mom with no help. I am behind on rent. And my car is having issues. I have had lots of trama in my life. All I had to look forward to was my cats and son. Tay Tay is having trouble walking and falls over, eating,drinking,using the bathroom. She was diagnosed with vestibular disease. The type that effect the brainstem, the cause needs to be diagnosed in order to treat her. She need a MRI at Guardians Veterinary Specialists. She can be completely immobile at time. I can see the terror in her eyes. For a can that literally bounces off the walls its horrifying She stops at nothing to get what she wants. She acts more like a dog then a cat. We call her Ninja kitty because she can defy the law of physics. She is so talkative we talk to her and she answers back. She will steal food at any cost. She does this trick, jumps up into your hand while standing grabs it and cuddles it. She is constantly trying to escape to outside. Wakes me up by head butting me!