Onyx

Onyx is like my child.
~ Onyx's family

Last week, Onyx's family reached out to us because Onyx was extremely ill. He was suffering from one of the most common ailments we see among PetAid Financial Assistance recipients - a urinary blockage. Urinary blockages are very common in male cats, and they are not only painful, but also deadly. When he was seen by the vet, Onyx hadn't been able to urinate in two days, and he was systemically ill - unable to stand and barely able to keep his eyes open. He needed surgery, which was beyond grasp for his family, who live paycheck to paycheck. With assistance from BirchBark's supporters and our partner vet, Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists, Onyx was able to receive treatment, and is feeling so much better! We are as grateful as his family is.