Anyone who knows Jim Cawthard knows his heart has always belonged to animals. For decades, Jim has dedicated his life to rescuing and caring for animals in need. He founded Felids and Friends in 2000 and over the years has opened his home to panthers, a tiger, wolf dogs, feral cats, a monkey and countless other animals who had nowhere else to go.

Now Jim needs our help. Jim has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. While he faces this difficult journey, his biggest concern isn't for himself - it's for the animals he loves and has cared for all these years.

Thankfully a lifelong friend has stepped forward to take in the animals and continue their care. However, funding is urgently needed to build the proper enclosures and habitats they'll require in their new home.

Your donation will go directly toward the construction of safe comfortable cages so that each animal can continue to live life with the love and dignity that Jim has always provided. Jim's devoted his life to protecting these animals. Let's come together to protect them for him.

Please give whatever you can, share this campaign and help us give Jim peace of mind knowing his beloved animals will be safe and cared for.