About a month or two ago, my beloved 9-year-old cat, Penelope, developed a firm lump on her right hip. Being a vet tech, I feared the worst, and her primary vet shared the same feelings and referred us to a specialty hospital to get further guidance. The surgeon suspects the lump is a fibrosarcoma and recommends an excisional biopsy and histopathology for a definitive diagnosis with an oncology follow-up. This little girl is so special as she doesn't realize she is a tortie and has no ounce of sass or spiciness infamously known in tortoiseshell cats. She's a chatty lovebug who loves to tell you about her day and to give and receive affection in the form of sandpaper kisses, gentle head bumps, and cuddles. That being said, I want to give this little one the best chance at a long life, so Penelope is scheduled to have her procedure done on August 21, 2025, at BluePearl Levittown. **EDIT - Surgery was rescheduled to 10/02/25**

I want to be as transparent as possible and state that she does have pet insurance, but I do not have the ability to pay $3,117.26 upfront that the hospital is estimating on the high end (as shown on the estimate I have attached). Our CareCredit limit is $1K, which still leaves a significant amount to pay upfront. I am also in the middle of finding a permanent home that will allow myself and my 5 pets, so finances are very tight due to an unexpected move to a temporary location. I know finances are tough for everyone, which is why I am asking for assistance in any way to help with the upfront cost of Penelope's care.

My hope is that with the reimbursement I receive from Penelope's insurance policy, I could either pay people back OR give back to the community and donate the amount to local animal organizations, such as NEPA Pet Fund & Rescue, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative, and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. If you have a preference for either or, please let me know! Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated!

**Also, if you’d rather donate a different way, you can also send funds via PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. Just shoot me a message for that info. Thank you!**