February 2025

2-4-25 Big Guy very sick feral cat

**Urgent Help Needed for Big Guy the Cat**
I have been caring for a large colony of cats at the farm home I began renting a year ago. The cats were already living there when I moved in, and I've been working with a spay and neuter program to manage the population. One of these cats, "Big Guy," is about 8 years old and was dumped at the farm four years ago. Big Guy is very sick. I found him outside soaked with his eyes and nose sealed shut with mucus. I immediately brought him into my garage, wrapped him in a towel, and took him to the vet on January 28th. He received an antibiotic shot and a 12-day course of enrofloxacin, but his condition has not improved. He refuses to eat, so I have been dissolving his pills in warm chicken broth. Despite my efforts to keep him warm and cared for, Big Guy's health continues to decline. He can hardly walk and has been standing in his water bowl. Yesterday, I found him laying in his own urine and feces. I cleaned him up and made sure he was warm and dry, but this morning his head is bobbing as if he has Parkinson's. I need to get him to the vet urgently, but I can't afford another bill right now, as I just paid for his last visit.

Vet: Isaacson’s Veterinary 218-732-4544 for Big Guy's care

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052
Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf
Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf

2-7-25 Stray cat with severe ear problems

I am beyond overwhelmed and grateful for the help I have received whether it’s been in the form of prayers, help with Marshmallow’s vet bills or items from her wish list. I didn’t put much on there because I didn’t really know how to make one. I will add an item or two of senior food but everyone has been so generous and when I’m able I will pay it forward. I 💕 you all.
I finally captured a senior female stray that I’ve been feeding for many years. She would never let anyone get close to her and would run. We were fixing to have some freezing weather and I couldn’t bare the thought of leaving her outside. So now she is staying in my bathroom away from my other cats and I’ve taken her to the vet twice already. She has 2 severe ear infections that are being treated. Let me say that I’m a widow on SS and having a difficult time feeding my own cats. My husband died unexpectedly 11/2 years ago and had no insurance. But I cannot let a stray or feral cat go hungry. I go to food banks to feed myself and free clothing closets for my clothes. Only one food bank has pet food and it isn’t that much. The few items on my wish list are for Marshmallow (the stray) just to help me get started with her as I’ve got to come up with the money to finish up with her vetting. Thank you for your time.

Vet: High Hill Animal Hospital 706-303-4558 under Cheryl Batchelor

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for marshmellow
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for marshmellow
Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for marshmellow
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for marshmellow
Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for marshmellow

2-14-25 Gunner - sick dog with many issues

Gunner needs vet care and his Daddy has been trying to find a job to have funds to take him but no luck 😞 Gunner is not in the best of health. I'm thinking he has some kind of infection in his mouth, possibly a couple teeth rotting? Red gums and he keeps pawing at his mouth and making noises with it. This is probably the most depressed I've ever seen him. He also has some eyelid tumors on both eyelids and also some black spots growing inside of his actual eyes, not sure what that is. There's kind of a clicking sound when he breathes in and out. He in general has breathing issues. He just started limping on his right leg yesterday. His gut problem never got under control. He could have anoplasmosis or Lyme for all I know. Very sad to see him this way. He is bloated with gut coughing and gagging at times. He has ear problems, he shakes his head and scratches his ears. I also noticed a lump on the side of his rib cage and one in his chest. It's not sounding good for Mr Gunner. I have been desperately desperately looking for a job but I live in a very small area and there's really not many people hiring that I can find. Just seems impossible to do anything in today's economy. I was wondering if there's some way we can make a post to at least get enough funds to bring him to an initial vet visit to see what may be wrong with him that would be amazing

Kokinos Veterinary Services 315-927-9030 for Gunner under Dan Race

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for Gunner
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Gunner

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Gunner
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Gunner

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Gunner

2-14-25 Tiny Panther - stomach obstruction

This tiny panther has a huge mass in his abdominal area that is blocking his food intake. There is no option: the mass has to be removed. His surgery is this Friday. His mouth is full of ulcers, he is throwing up, and is losing weight. Any donation to help with his medical bills is most appreciated.

Troutman Animal Hospital. 704-878-9904 under Rose Beam for Tiny Panther

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for Tiny Panther
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Tiny Panther

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Tiny Panther
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Tiny Panther

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Tiny Panther

2-15-25 Valentine - very sick kitty

Update 2/14 @3 pm.
Valentine is a boy. Under a year old. Labs are crappy but he is fiv/felv negative. He's going to stay in the hospital on IV fluids and antibiotics and other meds. He is definitely not out of the woods but hopefully he rallies soon. The doctor sent me a few pictures of him in the hospital and I added them to this post. Any help would be appreciated.

We need good vibes/ prayers/positive thoughts.
My husband and I were just walking out of CVS getting a birthday card for a friend and this poor Kitty was just laying next to a planter out front of the store... of course people just walking by ignoring her. She looked up at us and let out a soft meow and CatDaddy picked her up and we drove straight to the vet. When the vet grabbed her she said it doesn't look good.
They are working on her now but she is Completely covered in wounds and extremely emaciated with white gums.
If she doesn't make it at least we know she knew love for 30 minutes. We named her Valentine.
Karleesangels.org

Vet: Animal Medical Center in San Jacinto. 951-654-4444 Under Karlee's Angels

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for Valentine
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Valentine

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Valentine
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Valentine

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Valentine

2-19-25 Orange tabby - blocked cat

Hello, I just got this cat literally 5 hours ago. He is oozing blood out of his penis. I have to take him to the vet. He is in trouble. I hope he isn’t blocked. Can you please help? It is an emergency.

Vet: Troutman Animal Hospital 704-878-9904 under Rose Beam

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for orange tabby
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for orange tabby

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for orange tabby
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for orange tabby

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for orange tabby

2-19-25 Piper - blocked cat

Hi. It's me, Piper. Mom and me had a rough night. She took me to the emergency hospital last night at about midnight. She was hoping I had a UTI. Unfortunately, I had a blockage in my urinary tract. The estimate for fixing me was $4000 or the doc said something about a Rainbow 🌈 Bridge. Mom couldn't do that.The doc unblocked me and gave me meds to try to get me to my regular doc this morning. That was $800. I was really feeling good on the way home. We got home at 345am. So now I'm at the regular doc to get a catheter and stay in hospital. I will probably need to stay a couple days cuz I had a lot of sludge in my bladder. The estimate for today and one night is $750. I've got to get my bladder really flushed out. Mom also knows this could happen again. If anyone wants to help me try to get fixed up, me and mom would really be grateful. It just started snowing here and mom is getting everyone fed and going to try to take a nap.

Vet: Old Town Veterinary Hospital 336 924 4176 for Piper under Kristina Rieck

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for Piper under Kristina Rieck
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Piper under Kristina Rieck

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Piper under Kristina Rieck
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Piper under Kristina Rieck

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Piper under Kristina Rieck

**WE SENT MORE MONEY AS HE HASN'T RAISED ENOUGH TO BE SEEN BY THE VET YET**

2-14-25 Gunner - sick dog with many issues

Kokinos Veterinary Services 315-927-9030 for Gunner under Dan Race

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for Gunner
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Gunner

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Gunner
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Gunner

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Gunner

2-23-25 Cat hoard situation

Wabash County Animal Shelter, Inc. Wabash, Indiana:
Last night we took in 12 cats (1 pregnant), & 4 very tiny kittens from a hoarding situation. We are still trying to catch others, including the mama cat. 😢The environment these cats were living in is absolutely devastating. So much so that not all the cats we found were alive. All of the ones who have survived this kind of neglect are very sick with upper respiratory infections. 😭 We were already FULL when we received the call from dispatch to assist law enforcement. I mean, zero cat kennel space available, other than our sick room, which doesn't hold many cats. That room is beyond full now. 😞
We started tackling this physically and emotionally exhausting rescue attempt at 6 pm last night and didn't leave the shelter until 1 am this morning. And the journey is just beginning. 😩How can you help? If you've been thinking of adopting a cat, now is a good time! If you can donate, please do so - wet cat food & cat litter is going to be the items needed most right now. Monetary donations to help pay for the medical care ALL these cats need, including an enucleation (removal of eye) surgery. If you can foster, please stop in and talk to us. If you can volunteer, please do so. And last but not least, spay and neuter your pets. 🙏 As shelter manager, I want to acknowledge my ACO, Nathan, for his outstanding performance with this situation. We are blessed with dedicated board members. Minda was right there with Nathan & I, from beginning to end, inside that house & at the shelter. Diane rushed in and assisted us at the shelter & took on bottle duty for the 1 week old kittens. We have passionate workers. When I called Sydney, she didn't hesitate to drop everything and come in to assist us at the shelter. In this field, teamwork is a must and we have a good team. I know the rest of the staff will be all hands on deck today. ❤️One final thought, to law enforcement on the scene - you 4 deserve a round of applause & recognition. You could have stood by and observed but you were right there beside us attempting to catch these helpless cats so we can give them the kind of care they've always deserved. 👏👏👏
https://www.chewy.com/.../wabash-county-animal-shelter...
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/352I06SIP97ED...
https://checkout.square.site/.../OMQ5GXF6JRFFNPDKBVNPF2DK...

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for hoard
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for hoard

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for hoard
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for hoard

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for hoard

2-24-25 Harry - sick stray/feral cat

Hey everyone, This morning in Newark, I found this sweet boy in desperate need of help. While checking on one of my cat colonies, I discovered a poor cat perched atop a shelter I’d set up. As I got closer, I noticed blood trickling down his face. At first, I thought it might be a scratch from a fight, but then I saw a large, concerning blood spot on his forehead.Without hesitation, I set a trap to safely capture him—poor baby was caught in seconds, clearly driven by hunger and in need of care. I’m not entirely sure what caused his injury, but I know he deserves the proper treatment to recover. I’m reaching out to ask if you could please consider donating towards his vet bill. Every little bit helps to cover his medical expenses and give him the care he urgently needs.
In addition, we’re still in need of volunteers to help feed our colonies, foster, or transport cats. We also accept food donations for the 100+ cats we feed on a daily basis. Your support in any form—whether through time, resources, or funds—can make a big difference.Thank you so much for your kindness and support!

Vet: Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital 201-530-5800 for Harry under Ruth Sanchez

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for harry
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for harry

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for harry
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for harry

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for harry

2-26-25 SIenna - very sick kitty

Sienna is not quite 2 yrs old, spayed, and has a medical history of FHV. Last weekend (2/15) she started having what, at the time, seemed like a flare up, but throughout the week just was not herself--very lethargic, hardly any appetite, barely drinking water. I took her to UrgentVet Friday 2/21 where they took x-rays and said she was constipated so they gave her an enema, anti-nausea medication, and topical pain management and sent us home with laxatives and appetite stimulants. Over the weekend she continued to decline, not eating, drinking, or using the litterbox and not moving for over 24 hours. I took her to the Veterinary Emergency Group in Philly on Sunday 2/23 and when they looked at the X-rays from Friday they said she's actually not constipated, but there's a suspicious area in her mid abdomen. They wanted to do new X-rays and blood work, but unfortunately I couldn't afford it and was denied for any payment plan options so they gave her fluids under her skin, an appetite stimulant, and sent us home with gabapentin and more appetite stimulants. As of today 2/25 she still has not eaten and will only continue to get worse unless we can figure out what's wrong and get the proper treatment plan in motion. I don't get paid until Friday, but I don't think she has that long at this point... I've used every last dime at the urgent vet and emergency vet over the weekend and can't afford anything else but without immediate care I'm afraid she's not going to make it. UPDATE: Update: Her red blood cell count is only 14%. It should be about 35%. Possible causes include: autoimmune disease where her immune system is attacking the red blood cells, an issue with her bone marrow where it's not producing enough red blood cells, or cancer. He does not think it's cancer. The ideal treatment would be to admit her for at least 24 hours, do a blood transfusion, run an infectious disease panel and bone marrow aspirate to determine the cause and try to get her cell count up. But that all costs over $2000 and they require a 50% deposit and they can't do a payment plan for that much money. So instead she's getting a steroid injection, antibiotic, fluids and more appetite stimulants and coming home tonight. They want her to follow up somewhere within 3 days, unless she gets worse then I'm supposed to bring her back here. She may or may not respond to the meds and if I can't afford the more aggressive treatment and she doesn't respond well to the meds we need to discuss end of life care. Sienna is currently at the emergency vet for the 3rd time in less than a week 🙃 she's getting blood work and other diagnostics done now. Unfortunately all of these back to back emergency visits have completely depleted my finances as well as those of my support system.

I have a waggle fundraiser set up that ssends the money directly to the vet office: https://www.waggle.org/pet/Cat/pa-mixbreed-db3143ec3e5262bbca7454df?fbclid=IwY2xjawIsD6dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSJge8x68nf-kr9T4Zgme2PADzBJE6js1YqXX6jVfwZRQa7UKGMdL2ZgPg_aem_KwShr8PqFcC2D1eGn4bhmA

Vet: Metropolitan Veterinary Associates 610-666-1050 for SIenna under Taylor Parsons

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for SIenna
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Sienna

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Sienna
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Sienna

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Sienna

2-27-25 Colony needs food

Hi, hope you are well. I thought I reach out as you helped me before with food donations...here we go again unfortunately. I am on a rescue at a local motel where any where 6-10 cats have been left behind and eating out of dumpsters. We already have shelter and feeding stations set up to TNR them and hopefully get them into homes but funding for soft food is tight. I already feed a colony 10 that costs me about $2500 a year to do, so I thought I ask if you had any extra soft food (which is what they mostly eat for trapping) or hard that you could donate? They eat the 9lives pate or friskies shreds. Any resources you have would be appreciated.Thank you 💜🐾😸

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for food
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for food

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for food
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for food

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for food

2-28-25 Lexi Senior kitty dumped for euthanasia

Cobb County Kitties ❤️RESCUED BY COLE’S KITTY CITY
‼️‼️SENIOR ALERT‼️‼️ Meet Lexi. This darling 18 year old girl was turned in to animal control because her owner couldn’t afford her vet care. The owner dropped her off with the intention of CCAS euthanizing her! Luckily that didn’t happen and she’s available for rescue or adoption.
We are unsure what medical issues she may have but given her age there’s no doubt she’s got something going on. At minimum she will need senior panel bloodwork.

Vet: Town & Country West 770-528-6363 for Lexi under Leighanne Maluchnik

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for Lexi
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for Lexi

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for Lexi
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for Lexi

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for Lexi

2-28-25 Esme

Animal Care Associates Scranton, PA is asking for donations.At this point my heart is in pieces and I can’t take anymore hits. Please adopt, foster, donate, volunteer… consider contributing for $5 friday. The beginning of 2025 has been brutal financially for us. Costs rising for everything across the board are limiting who and how we can help. We had several extreme expenses already this year. Yesterday was the hardest blow of all to me. Esmo has been with us along with her brother Willard since they were kittens. They were bonded and not very social. They each have some medical issues. Their mother Esmerelda was adopted & has an amazing family.She lost a lot of weight, was uninterested in food, became dehydrated & was hiding… clearly not feeling well. We began supportive care at home and it wasn’t helping. She was seen and diagnosed yesterday with FIP. If your jaw dropped in disbelief, don’t worry, so did mine. I wouldn’t have believed it without seeing the fluid pulled myself. No, FIP itself is NOT contagious. This is just beyond bizarre of the amount of cases we’re currently managing. Between Esmo & Fluffer Nutter we need a few thousand dollars to cover all of the medication they need for their 84 days of treatment as well as their follow up testing and medical care. That’s not to mention anything else that may come our way and other expenses for regular daily care, annuals needed, etc. We need your love and support NOW more than ever. Please participate and spread word for as many of our fundraisers as possible. You’re literally helping us to save lives. Application, Donation links, Available kitties👉https://linktr.ee/ACAScranton?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

The Dollar Club paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheDollarClub for esmei
TDC mailing address: P.O. Box 535 Whitehall Pa 18052 for esme

Zelle: bluecats1959@gmail.com for esme
Cash App: $RamonaRuhf for esme

Venmo: @Ramona-Ruhf for esme