Tommy Tom-Tom needs ear surgery

Tommy Tom-Tom is in pain and needs ear surgery. He came into our lives and our home in July 2023. We found that two years before that his owners moved and left him. Tommy is a best friend and emotional support cat to our other cat who is diabetic. Paul also was a stray. Tommy looked like a huge tomcat, so we named him Tommy Tom-Tom. Tommy has 2 two-legged friends, me and my husband. His best buddy is Paul, the diabetic cat. Tommy is very gentle for a large cat, and loves the company of people. He is a lap cat and a good friend to my husband who is a retired vet with a very bad back. Tommy has a plastic tube toy that he carries while meowing so loudly that one time I thought he was hurt. He loves, loves cat t.v. Tommy suffered with an infestation of ear mites that he endured for over 2 years. When we first saw him his ears were packed with black crusty mites and from scratching he was bleeding way down his neck. This caused a severe infection that has turned into a cancerous tumor in the ear canal. Different medications alleviate some of the pain, but the tumor must be removed and the sooner the better. I am currently an unemployed caregiver since my client just passed away.. My husband drove for a transport service transporting disabled and mentally challenged adults to day care. He hurt his back and is going through physical therapy at this time. We have social security.