Thank you to the donors who made Noel’s surgery possible
When I got the call regarding a stray cat that had wandered on to the property of a neighbor’s home in a north country community, I knew that we may be in trouble.
The kitty had a lame back leg and was putting minimal weight on it — but how could I say no when every shelter and rescue in the area is full? I took a chance, and the concerned neighbor dropped a petite, adorable young kitty off at the H.O.P.E. pet adoption center. The kitty, who we named Noel, is estimated to be a little over a year-and-a-half. Despite the pain she must have been in, she is the sweetest thing who purrs and loves attention.
We were able to get her to the veterinarian the same day, and they advised us to wait over the weekend to see if it was a soft tissue bruise or something more serious. We decided after the weekend to get X-rays, and it was determined Noel had a dislocated patella or kneecap. We confirmed the diagnosis with a veterinarian who specializes in these types of injuries and it was determined that Noel needed surgery costing up to $4,000. But thanks to a few very generous donors, we were able to raise the entire amount needed for Noel’s surgery.
These donor’s names are Dawn M., Heather M., Lori P., Danielle Z., Barb F., Andrew and Arlene D., Rita V., and Lisa M.
The surgery was successfully completed on 12/30/25. She will now have a long recovery ahead of her but we are confident she will heal so that she can eventually play and run around like she hasn’t had the chance to do. We can’t thank these donors enough for their generosity — it is because of them that we were able to provide Noel with the care she needed, ultimately giving her a chance to find a loving, caring family.