Please Help Save Jerry.

This is Jerry. 13 years ago Jerry was abandoned behind the athletic field at the high school where my father-in-law worked. My father-in-law called home and said he was bringing home a new kitty. At the time, with two cats already in the house, no one seemed to thrilled at the idea. But one look at the beautiful gray kitten and everyone was in love. We have watch this sweet, lovable cat grow in our home and in our hearts. As my own children were born, and have grown, Jerry has been a dear friend to all.

Recently we noticed a swelling on Jerry's front paw (photo at right). We took him to a vet, who diagnosed a spider's bite. We gave him medicine to fight off the infection and waited for the swelling to go down. It stayed the same for several weeks, then the swelling started to grow. We took him in recently to a different vet, and he has diagnosed it as a tumor,which may or may not be cancerous. The estimated bill to remove the tumor is $1500, which we just don't have right now. Are family is crushed by the possibility of losing the pet we have loved so long.

I know how though the economy is now, which is why I hate to ask this, but if there is any way any of you could donate in any amount, using the Paypal link below, to help save this beloved fur baby who has been in our family for 13 years, we would gratefully appreciate it. And if somehow we raise more than is needed we will donate the excess to Sidewalk Angels and the great work they do for Animal causes. Thank you from my whole family.