Hi everyone! I'm Gary and I really need your help. Two weeks ago we noticed our cat Silvio Dante wasn't eating as much and looked like he was losing weight. After a trip to the vet and an ultrasound, it was revealed that Silvio Dante has a mass on his intestines that could potentially be cancerous.

While he is in good spirits and behaving like the good boy he is, he just has no appetite and is losing weight at a rapid pace. He needs emergency surgery to remove the mass. Silvio Dante just turned nine and he still has a lot of life to live. And as a cat dad, I have to do everything I possibly can to help my boy. I'm a very proud person, but even I can admit I can't do this alone.

The vet visit, blood work, and ultrasound alone has already been expensive. The surgery is estimated to be in between $8,000-$10,000, which is scary, but not as scary as the thought of losing my best friend.

Silvio Dante is very important to our household. He is his sister Tuppence's security detail and protector. He runs a successful karate business with his brother Ser Jorah Meowmont at a dojo under our bed. Silvio Dante also does comedy in the Catskills and is a lounge singer in Las Vegas. Clearly he has a lot going on and a lot of people need him.

I know times are tough for everyone, but if you have anything to spare we would greatly appreciate it. Please help us save Silvio Dante!