Give Morton the Gift of Comfort and Health

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Give Morton the Gift of Comfort and Health

Laura Evankovich is organizing this fundraiser.

This is Morton. In June of 2024, his owner of 15 years passed away. Morton and Liz were patients of Dr. Chang, whom I work with doing veterinarian house calls. She was able to take them in until permanent housing, or shelter arrangements could be made.

I lost my soul-dog a year ago in April. It was the first time in 45 years without a pet. I had been thinking it's about time to open my heart and home to some fur.

While on a housecall, Dr. Chang told me about the cats she was housing.

"I'll take them!" I blurted out.

I brought them home on Aug. 3 and was in love by the 4th.

Morton does not have any known medical history. His previous owner stated that Morty was never sick, so never went to a Doctor.

In the month that he has owned me, Morton has exhibited halitosis (stinky breath) and difficulty eating dry and wet food. He is painful to the touch, even for a loving chin scratch.

Dr. Chang and I did bloodwork in August and Morton's Pro BNP was high. Which means he *should* be seen by a cardiologist and have an echocardiogram done before any anesthesia. After debating back and forth, mostly with myself, I took Morton to Dr. Martin, a Boarded dentist with anesthesiologist on staff. We agreed that we can skip the cardiologist, and treat his anesthesia as a heart failure case.

This team is his best shot at making it through surgery and having his teeth removed, offering a whole new world of comfort.

I really want to give him this chance. He's an otherwise healthy guy with spunk and happiness that brings overflowing joy to my life. He deserves the best. And the best is expensive. So I am humbly asking for any help. 5 bucks or a share will do wonders. I've done it and seen it help so many.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and look at Morton's pictures. I'm sure you're in love with him already, too!