About the Campaign
Broken leg? Not sure,
Jakey needs multiple x-rays.
A few days ago, Sherry noticed that Jakey was limping on his back left leg. The limp was so noticeable that she became very concerned. She assumed that he had rolled his ankle or maybe even fractured something. However, Sherry and her family have been going through some tough times financially. Sherry’s husband lost his job earlier this year due to a knee injury from his physical job, and their rent increased over Covid. They have four children under the age of 12 and almost became homeless in October.
Despite her worries for Jakey, Sherry simply doesn’t have the funds to pay for an examination and treatment for her furry companion. To make matters worse, Jakey threw up that same night, making her even more worried about his well-being.
Jakey is an indoor cat and has a little cat brother. Sherry adopted him six years ago and has been a loving and devoted pet owner ever since. She hasn’t taken him to the vet yet, but now she knows she has to do something to help him.
This is where we can all come together to help Sherry and Jakey. Let’s show our support for Sherry and Jakey during these difficult times. They need our help, and together, we can make a positive impact on their lives. All donations are only paid to the vet. Thank you!! 🙂
Vet estimate (click to enlarge):
38 comments
Rebekah Macleod
Good luck Jakey ❤️❤️
March 11, 2023 at 6:27 am
Jakeys Mom
Rebekah, thank you so much for your care and concern to support Jakey getting help. He is a nanny-cat for my kids and a therapy-cat for me. It is so hard to see a robust and closely-involved family cat member suddenly go from jumping up on their beds to sleep and watch over them at night, to not be able to. Jakey is still very friendly and puts on a lot of love to people visiting even though he now spends most of his time not moving much; this is absolutely heart-breaking to see and feel helpless. Again, thank you so much for your support and care for Jakey to get better💛
March 14, 2023 at 1:30 am
Nadia Grochowski
Hope Jakey feels better soon!!!
March 11, 2023 at 7:54 am
Jakeys Mom
Warm thanks to you Nadia for caring about Jakey and supporting us to help him get a diagnosis and care. 💛💛💛
March 14, 2023 at 1:35 am
Jeanne Smith
Sending healing prayers & support for Jakey & his loving family.
March 11, 2023 at 8:27 am
Jakeys Mom
Jeannie, thank you so much for your prayers and support for Jakey and my family. Jakey loves me so much, but I also know his best care concern is always with my 4 young children. I can imagine how hard it is on him to no longer suddenly be able to keep jump on their beds where he usually shares his lick kisses with each of them good night, and stays sleeping in their room to watch over them while they sleep. Some might say a cat loves a bed, but Jakey truly stays by their side all day, every day..until this medical mystery.
March 14, 2023 at 1:42 am
Duncan Sinclair
I’m unemployed so I can’t offer much, but I’ve met Jakey and he is super sweet. His family loves him very much. Thanks to Adelaide (not related) and everyone else for their generosity! I hope Jakey will get all the care he needs very soon.
March 11, 2023 at 9:05 am
Jakeys Mom
Hi, Duncan! I have only just seen I can see who has donated support for Jakey, and the great bonus that I can reply😊
I had never met you before, Duncan. I only knew of your longtime and passionate engagement on matters that have meaning to you in Nextdoor, and also felt keen to admire your writing style.
I accepted your help to assist me, a stranger and quite a texter relaying every possible update and concern about Jakey.
I feel so amazed and supported by every single effort from those caring to help Jakey and relieve my family from worrying about delay getting Jakey timely help in this crisis💛💙💚
March 14, 2023 at 1:51 am
Anonymous
I read about and saw pictures of Jakey at Next Door. He sounds like a wonderful cat and great companion for the entire family. They all deserve the best care for Jakey.
March 11, 2023 at 11:10 am
Jakeys Mom
Thank you for sharing your support for Jakey and my family. He truly is so vested in our family, especially the children.
It is very hard to see Jakey limp around, and softly slam his bottom down on the floor after walking across a room only a few feet. We are so thankful for your support for Jakey💚💛🧡🧡🧡
March 14, 2023 at 2:00 am
Anonymous
Jamey, We are all happy to help you! Your Nextdoor family
March 11, 2023 at 12:39 pm
Jakeys Mom
Deeply thankful for your support and caring for Jakey to get thoroughly diagnosed and treated. Knowing Jakey, he would give you some licks and nudges if he met you❤💚🧡
March 14, 2023 at 2:02 am
kelly salloum
Hope Jakey gets everything he needs – he’s adorable!
March 11, 2023 at 9:13 pm
Jakeys Mom
Hi, Kelly! Thank you for your caring to support Jakey getting the help he needs.
Jakey is so warm and lovingly to visitors. I know it takes a lot out of him to display affection now. He stopped jumping up on beds and sofas for the most part. Something very unlike him to do, ever.
I am frantic to get Jakey the diagnosis and care he needs. Sincerely, thank you💛💛🧡
March 14, 2023 at 2:09 am
Lisa Amorde
My hubby and I miss our “Ginger” everyday! We hope Jakey gets the help he needs!
March 11, 2023 at 9:39 pm
Jakeys Mom
Thank you, Lisa! Somehow, I am only now discovering that I can see a support for Jakey donation comment, and the awesome availability that I can respond🙂
March 14, 2023 at 2:13 am
kelly salloum
Please take care of Jakey – he’s adorable!
March 11, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Jakeys Mom
Thank you again, Kelly for looking out for Jakey’s diagnosis and recovery. My faith is humanity is restoring itself. To see Jakey better and himself in comfort would be the greatest happiness❤❤🧡
March 14, 2023 at 2:28 am
Jannki Mithaiwala
Hope it helps.
March 12, 2023 at 3:04 am
Jakeys Mom
It does, Jannki, thank you. I could have never imagined myself in such a dire situation in need to help Jakey. He is such a wonderful cat to my family, especially the children. 💙💚🧡
March 14, 2023 at 2:32 am
Stinmia Sasturain
Jakey you are so cute! God bless you and make well soon.
March 13, 2023 at 1:36 pm
Jakeys Mom
Dear Stinmia,
So much worrying on my part and neighbors caring like you are caring-thank you🙏,
March 14, 2023 at 2:37 am
Jakeys Mom
My other cat, April, really jostled my texting arm during my last response. Fur nudges are the best ☺
I continue to be amazing and extremely grateful to the support and caring that Jakey gets better. 💛🧡💚
March 14, 2023 at 2:48 am
Andrea Davis
Jakey is a watch cat, an emotional support cat, and integral to these children’s family.
March 13, 2023 at 5:10 pm
Sherry Tuck
Andrea, thank you for mentioning this about about. Everything you said about Jakey is 100% accurate. Jakey has so much love to give. Thank you from my heart your caring to support Jakey a chance to feel better🧡🧡🧡
March 14, 2023 at 10:37 pm
Melissa McCarty
Good luck, Jakey!
March 14, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Sherry Tuck
Hi, Melissa. Thank you for helping Jakey and my family access care for him. If he met you, he would come over to you and nudge against you, give you cats kisses and then lay at your feet to welcome you to pet him. Jakey has such a heart to give💛🧡🧡
March 17, 2023 at 12:02 am
Jacy Merson
Unemployed so I can’t give much but good luck Jakey!!
March 14, 2023 at 3:13 pm
Sherry Tuck
Hi, Jacy!
Sentiments of feeling and hope for Jakey are very powerful and appreciated, cannot put a dollar amount on something like that. We donation is united for Jakey🙏💛🧡
March 17, 2023 at 12:12 am
Anonymous
Anything to help a kitty!
March 16, 2023 at 6:37 pm
Sherry Tuck
Yes! Thank you so much. I love animals, especially cats and they have been around me my whole life. I am so deeply thankful that Jakey is getting support to help him not suffer💛🙏🧡
March 17, 2023 at 12:17 am
Melinda Welch
I am fortunate that can afford to help another kitty in need. SallyCat
March 18, 2023 at 11:47 am
Sherry Tuck
Hi, Melinda! Thank you for sharing your support for Jakey to get better. He loves my children, toddler and baby so much. I often marvel and think how grateful we are for the love and goodness Jakey patiently gives to my family. We love him so much. Your support means everything.
March 30, 2023 at 1:19 am
Susan Day
I hope that Jakey gets better soon. He’s beautiful btw <3
March 29, 2023 at 4:29 pm
Michele Lacher
I saw your story on Nextdoor. What an adorable cat! I hope he is already getting better. Thank-you for taking care of him.
March 29, 2023 at 10:15 pm
Susan Day
I think I have fallen in love with sweet Jakey! Thanks for all of your NextDoor posts
March 30, 2023 at 4:08 pm
Antoinette Martinez
Praying u get well soon
April 8, 2023 at 7:24 am
Antoinette Martinez
Get well soon Jakey
April 14, 2023 at 10:55 am