Benny is the sweetest cat you’ll ever meet. She adores her brother Jet (even if she shows it with the occasional loving hiss) and is truly the center of my friend Mel’s world.
Recently, Mel noticed that Benny wasn’t feeling well and took her to the vet. After some tests, Benny was diagnosed with a large meningioma (a brain tumor) that’s causing dangerous pressure in her skull. The good news: the doctors are very optimistic. With surgery, Benny has an excellent chance at recovery and could live a healthy, happy life for another 5+ years.
The hard part: the surgery costs between $12,000–$16,000. Mel would do anything to give Benny more years of love, but this price tag is overwhelming. That’s where we’re asking for your help.
Cats bring us endless joy, comfort, and companionship—it’s impossible to put a price tag on their lives. Benny deserves more time to curl up in sunny spots, hiss at her brother with love, and remind Mel daily why our pets mean so much.
If you’re able, please consider donating to help Benny get the surgery she needs. Every dollar helps, and your support means the world to Mel (and to Benny and Jet too!). Let’s make this awful time a little less awful.
❤️ Thank you for helping keep this sweet cat’s story going.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jennifer Toadvine
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA
Mel English
Beneficiary