Jane has squamous cell carcinoma

sarahp

sarahp

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Poor kitty! Can you tell us more about her?

Members who are interested in donating to Jane's cause should be reminded of the following:

The needs of rescue workers are great and we recognize this fact. To care for multiple cats, find suitable homes, good vet care, food, etc. is costly. From time to time you will see some posts come up to ask for donations for a cause. It is YOUR responsibility to check out these solicitors to the best of your ability. More often, you will see pleas from individuals asking for money to be sent directly to them to assist with veterinary bills. Some come up with slick websites, others just have heartwrenching stories. In each of these cases, the poster is allowed ONE thread, to be placed in Cats SOS.

In either case, if you feel compelled to donate money ask for references, phone numbers, call around the area and find out if this is a legitimate cause or a scam. For personal pleas, get the veterinarian’s contact information and send money directly to the veterinarian to help with bills for that particular cat. If that information is not available, you have the answer if the plea is legitimate or a scam.

Be very careful before you send any money: no matter how effective the plea is, check it out first before opening your wallet.
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I got her from the humane society five years ago after she seeing her story in the community section of the daily paper here. She is the smartest cat I've ever seen. She meets me at the door when I come home, listens to conversations, loves to head butt her favorite people, and is generally a good egg.
Last October the vet found a lump in her mammery gland and we had it removed. Fortunately it was benign so we thought she was in the clear. Then last month her face suddenly swelled up and we rushed her to the vet. The same vet who had performed the tumor surgery in the fall took one look at her and started to cry.
Six weeks later she's been getting radiation and drugs even though it's a scary financially hardship. You can read more about her story at the blog I started for her. It's not necessary to donate. I just want to provide info about her situation as I know others must have dealt or be dealing with similar situations. Thanks much for your concern!
 
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