Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.

• Provide essential medical care and vaccinations for animals in need.
• Support spaying/neutering programs to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce overpopulation.

Pill Bug is a very special little cat with congenital dwarfism being fostered by Broken Tail Rescue. One of his many challenges is that his jaw is short causing his lower canine teeth to puncture the roof of his mouth. They also collide with his upper canines making eating challenging. Pill Bug needs a dental procedure called Vital Pulp Therapy where his lower canines are cut down, the root removed, and the teeth cap. This is a better procedure for him long term versus simple extraction since he is a young, growing cat. (Okay, he's a dwarf do he isn't growing MUCH, but he's growing!) 



Pill Bug is scheduled to have dental surgery in early August, and the estimate range for his procedure is approximately $2100-$2300, including xrays and bloodwork. We are hoping to raise funds to cover the cost of this much needed procedure! Broken Tail Rescue relies entirely on donations from the community to provide care for the cats and dogs that need our help. We do not turn animals away because of medical need. As an entirely volunteer organization, every dollar raised goes directly to help animals like Pill Bug!



Any funds raised over the target amount will be put toward the rescue's balance at Heal Veterinary Clinic for Pill Bug's neuter/cryptorchid surgery.



You can follow Pill Bug on Instagram! See his story from start to now. https://www.instagram.com/pillbugkitten/ including video of our vet's assessment of his dental needs.


Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Broken Tail Rescue, Inc., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Broken Tail Rescue, Inc.: Broken Tail Rescue is a foster-based dog and cat rescue that focuses on the most urgent animals in need in our community.

At the young age of 3 weeks,  Adam was rescued along with his mom and siblings by one of our Broken Tail Rescue fosters.   Once her kittens were born,  Adam's mom was thrown out of her house,  and Adam and his siblings were to be given away for free.   After being reunited with her babies in foster,  Adam's mom was able to nurse her kittens so they would grow stronger and find loving furever homes.   All of Adam's siblings have now been adopted,  but Adam remains in our care.  This is Adam's story: 

At just 8 weeks old,  Adam began to have tremors and seizures.  He was  rushed to the veterinary hospital where he experienced seizures every 4-6 hours for several days until his symptoms could be stabilized with  medication administered twice daily.  On his new medication, Adam was sent back to his foster home for further monitoring.  Although the violent seizures remain under control for now,  Adam's constant tremors continue - an indication that further treatment is needed to ensure he will grow strong and healthy.  Adam's doctors have advised that we schedule an MRI to see what's happening inside Adam's brain that may be causing these tremors and seizures.  They are hopeful that with this information, they will be able to treat him fully and help him live a long and happy life. 

Despite all that he has been through since his birth,  Adam is a loving and affectionate kitten.  He loves to be picked up and carried around the house, and he purrs like a motor boat!  He is adored by his foster family.  He loves to run and play, and although his tremors make him nervous at times,  it hasn't detracted from his zest for life and love of people.  

Thank you for reading Adam's story.  It is his Christmas wish that with your help, we will find the answers to his medical mystery so that he may find a loving furever home to grow up in.  The cost of Adam's hospital stay, medication, and necessary tests are more than Broken Tail can afford without the help of our dedicated supporters.  This holiday season, please share Adam's story and consider making a donation to his care.  Every little bit helps.

Thank you all, and happy holidays from Adam and all of us at Broken Tail Rescue <3 
(P.S. - keep scrolling for more adorable Adam photos!!) 

Tell me more...

Will Adam be available for adoption?
Yes! Once Adam's symptoms have stabilized, he will be ready to find his forever home. He's a total love bug, so we are committed to finding him the purrfect match to last a lifetime. Adam loves to be held, played with, and adored. He loves his human companions and will bring joy to any household. Look for his profile at www.brokentailrescue.org  soon! 

How much should I contribute? 
We are so appreciative of any amount you can contribute to help our friend Adam. Every dollar counts! As a fully volunteer organization, 100% of your donation goes directly to animals in need (less the service fee charges from GoFundMe). Should we exceed our goal for Adam, all additional funds will be directed to the many wonderful animals in our care.  Thank you for your support. 

Who is Broken Tail Rescue?
Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue organization run by a group of dedicated volunteers in Massachusetts. We save dogs and cats from euthanasia and find them loving, happy homes. Thank you for being a part of our mission!