Tabitha's Surgery Cost

Tabitha went missing while outdoors on Friday, 11/3.  While she does like to give a little scare, she usually comes home within a couple hours of being let out. This was not the case. 

Tabitha managed to hobble to our door late in the evening, about 8 hours after being let out. She appeared to have a broken leg/paw, with her front right paw dangling. There was some blood on her fur, but it didn't appear to be a grave wound. Assuming she was in a trap or fell, we rushed her to Grady Veterinarian Hospital on Winton.

After some time and some x-rays, we were informed to our somber surprise that Tabitha was not in an accident; Tabitha was shot. Some heartless soul decided she needed a pellet, and shot for her chest. With the way she was curled up, her humerus took the shot. Her bone is completly shattered from the wound.

After the x-rays and consultation, the doctor and surgeon agreed that a plate would be sufficient to heal the broken bone, and allow Tabby to live a normal life. The only other options were amputation, or for us to put our little tabby cat down.

This year is already hard, having lost our mother; we do not want to lose our furry friend as well. The operation is estimated to be between 2300-2500 dollars, with a likely chance it will cost well above the estimate, upwards of 3500. We are humbly asking for your donations to help make sure Tabitha recieves the surgery, and proper post-operation care she needs.