Paloma's Pals Medical Fund
In Memory of Paloma who tried so hard to fight against all the odds.

Paloma was a black cat. Much like every other black cat, or any cat for that matter, which cross our threshold, she had a sad story to share. Rescued from death row at Little Rock Animal Services thanks to the keen eye of one of our dedicated volunteers, there was just something special about this one.

Sweet doesn’t even cover the abundance of love and joy Paloma exuded to all who knew her. Sadly, Paloma fell prey to a succession of the many illnesses that strike in any shelter. She tried so hard to infuse all of us with love and hope. You could see it in her eyes and the way she responded to volunteers; “just take me home, I’ll be a good cat, I’ll love you and make you feel special, I just need a chance.”

Unfortunately, for Paloma, that chance never came to fruition and she sadly succumbed to her illnesses in August of 2006 despite all best efforts of Dr Bolton at Hot Springs Animal Hospital.

In honor of Paloma and her valiant effort, Guardian Angels Cat Rescue & Adoption Shelter has decided to implement a special medical fund for cats that face the same kind of ongoing challenges that she did.

“Special Needs” kitties that face extensive diagnostics and subsequent expensive treatments to combat their specific ailments are few and far between but within the scope of our mission, deserve attention above and beyond the everyday problems of simple upper respiratory infections, just like your own pet.

Hippy, a recent rescue, needed extensive surgery to treat an awkwardly placed fracture of the femur. He is well on his way to recovery and becoming a fully adoptable cat.

Marion dragged by a car causing extensive injuries to her hind quarters requiring surgery to close the wound and dedicated attention to ensure she suffered no secondary infections. Marion was recently adopted into a loving, caring home but her medical expenses remain.

Tyra, one of three kittens abandoned to the shelter, nursed a useless eye that needed surgical removal. She is bouncing back well, but again her medical expenses remain.

Sweetie contracted an antibiotic resistant staph infection meaning that she has to spend at least 3 months in isolation. Supportive care and further diagnostic testing will add to Sweetie’s medical expenses.

Franky, rescued from a horrible life or death situation is harboring bronchial pneumonia and will need intensive follow up treatment to effect a full recovery.

And then, sadly, there are those that have passed despite our best efforts.

Veronica, along term shelter resident, riddled with intestinal cancer. Veronica has been sorely missed at the shelter where she was beloved.

Buster, a wild cat trapped behind the shelter, fell prey to FIP which, thankfully, took his life quickly.

Abby, another black cat who tried against all odds to survive but sickness took her regardless.

Cowboy, who could not thrive in the shelter, succumbed to renal failure.

Stoner, a beloved kitten who fought hard and yet succumbed to FIP

The list goes on for the cats needing special veterinary attention and we ask that you consider making a donation to “Paloma’s Pals” for medical expenses that go above and beyond the routine so that we can provide the best care in the interests of the cats we give shelter to.

With limited resources available to us, we often have to make unpleasant priority decisions and are desperately in need of your help to effect a method to make sure that ALL cats we care for get the best medical attention they deserve. And, of course, there will always be more.

Any amount you can spare will help us to do this. Please consider how you would feel if it was your pet facing these obstacles.

Thank you for your kind consideration and donations.

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