Screech, my beloved cat, is recently 13 years old and has always been a very happy, cuddly, and chatty cat. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer, but thankfully, he is not in any pain. The journey to this diagnosis has already created a huge financial burden, with extensive testing and vet visits (almost 10k already). Thankfully, we have a primary vet who knows Screech well so the cancer was caught relatively early through an ultrasound and recent bloodwork, making part of the diagnostic process easier.

Now, we face the next challenge: getting him the treatment he needs. Without chemotherapy, Screech may only have about a month left, but with the recommended treatment—which is well tolerated by cats—he could enjoy six more months or even longer, with a much better quality of life. In addition, if he is a successful candidate for surgery to remove the cancer, he could potentially have years more to live, but this is also a costlier option.

The funds raised will go directly toward covering Screech’s ongoing treatments, frequent vet visits, and weekly bloodwork for up to two months. This bloodwork is essential for the doctor to monitor his progress and adjust the chemotherapy to be most effective. (If he is on this path, otherwise it will go towards his surgery.) Every dollar will help ensure Screech is comfortable and has the best chance possible to fight this cancer.

Anything really helps. This is now the second cat I've owned in the last year that has developed cancer—Joyce was the first, and her battle was much harder. We lost her too soon, and I can’t bear to watch another cat succumb to cancer when there’s hope for Screech. My siblings and I are all working our first full-time jobs, and we’ve been making do with what we can like picking up extra shifts at our jobs to help cover costs. Our family has given what they can, but resources are limited. I urge everyone who sees this to consider that money will always come back, but my cat will not. I ask for your sympathy and help, hoping I won’t be alone in this effort.

FYI/Extra Information:

I am well-researched in this type of cancer in people. I work at a company that does cancer diagnostics, and one of the cancers I help to diagnose is Multiple Myeloma. I would never put any of my pets through treatments without knowing what the chances are. I will continue to prioritize his care and comfort above my own desires of seeing him live longer. His comfort is more important to me than that, and I hope you see that too.