About the Campaign
What a sweet kitty!
Cookie has mammary tumors and an infection, pyometra, that are urgent. She lives with her family in an RV in the town of Mojave, California. She’s been with them for over 10 years, first brought home as a little kitten that was being given away at a yard sale.
Cookie “is the best cat I have ever had” says John Bristow, her owner. Cookie can tell when people are depressed and sad, and will come and comfort them. John himself is disabled, and also suffers from anxiety and depression, and Cookie provides a lot of emotional support to him:
John and Cookie
About 3 weeks ago John noticed this bump on Cookie’s belly:
He took her to the vet, and it took two visits, and all his money (a little over $1000) to get a diagnosis and some initial treatments. The doctor first determined that Cookie had mammary tumors, but they have not spread and if removed soon, it should be fine. On the second visit they also noticed she has pyometra, and infection of the uterus. The family never had Cookie spayed, because they didn’t know it was necessary for health reasons. They have always had her inside, and she has never had any kittens.
Financial situation:
John lives with his father in an RV on a trailer park in the desert town of Mojave. John is on disability (SSDI), and his father is a retired truck driver (now 72 years old). They spent just about all the money they had on Cookie already, and now the treatments are necessary. Since both the mammary tumors and the pyometra require surgery, they can been done at the same time. The vet is estimating about 1800 for the pyometra, and 2000 for the mammary tumors.
Vet estimate (click to enlarge):
10 comments
Sherry Havens
Love from Sherry.
July 13, 2022 at 12:50 pm
Curt Clendenin
May Cookie heal fast and swiftly!
July 13, 2022 at 1:15 pm
Arlone L Cofield
Thank you.
July 13, 2022 at 8:25 pm
Anonymous
Good luck Cookie!
July 14, 2022 at 11:22 am
Anonymous
Hope this helps. Been in this situation. Sending prayers
July 15, 2022 at 8:20 am
Amira Ball
all the best
July 16, 2022 at 10:59 am
Sheila Godin
Praying for your Cookie, Linda and family
July 21, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Dave Northrup
These are amazing people.Get Well Soon.
July 30, 2022 at 4:05 pm
Dana Haveson
Good luck Cookie!
August 5, 2022 at 5:19 pm
Linda Bristow
In this world with so many bad things.happening,it really is heartwarming,and brings tears to my eyes that there are still many
Wonderful people out there willing to help. I wish I could hug each and every one of you that
So lovingly helped our little Cookie. Once again thank you so much. So much of a blessing you all have been.
August 11, 2022 at 11:30 pm