Hi there! My name is Argent and I am a 2 year old FIV+ kitty who is in need of your help:
Unfortunately, I had a very rough start to my kitty life. The streets of RI are where I called “home” for a while. And to make matters worse... some very inconsiderate kids who lived in the area would tease and torment me- spraying me with the hose, throwing sand at me, etc. But one day, I was rescued by an angel who brought me to Pawswatch Community Cat Center of RI. At that time, I was described as looking like 'roadkill'- I was matted, had ringworm, lice, mites and frostbitten ears. It took awhile for me to trust again, but I finally did. Luckily, I think my charm finally paid off- because a few months ago, I found my FURever home. I now live happily with my humans- mom & dad, and my 2 fur brothers!
Although I have found a loving family and my days of neglect are over, unfortunately I have been diagnosed with a condition called Stomatitis. Stomatitis and mouth issues are common in cats that are FIV+, like me. The condition causes extremely swollen gums, which makes it very painful to eat and especially painful to groom or rub against things- causing me to drool, yelp and become discouraged with what I’m doing. And if that wasn’t bad enough... I also have lesions in my throat, which further causes immense soreness and discomfort.
I recently saw a doctor who believes if I have some teeth removed, it may help to ease my pain and improve my quality of life. However, this is an expensive surgery- which is why I am asking for your support today.
I haven’t had it easy during my life, but I am hoping this surgery will continue to turn things around for me.
Thank you tremendously for your consideration and generosity!
With love and purrs-
Argent