THE TOMMY FUND began in 1999 to raise money to pay for a crucial ultrasound for a homeless four-month old kitten rescued from the streets in New Haven. During his first check-up, the veterinarian discovered a severe heart murmur and an ultrasound was needed to diagnose the problem correctly. The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. (GNHCP) was able to raise the $200 necessary to provide Tommy with the ultrasound. After medical treatment, rest and lots of love from his adopted parents, Tommy is a happy, healthy and extremely playful adult cat.
GNHCP has continued the Tommy Fund in order to provide care to other rescued cats requiring special care. Through generous contributions, GNHCP has been able to help many special needs cats, including those who have serious illnesses or injuries. Money raised will help cover veterinary care beyond the spay/neuter and vaccinations that GNHCP provides to all rescued cats. Extraordinary care includes diagnostic procedures (x-rays, ultrasounds, biopsies), as well as surgical procedures and on-going medical treatments (medicines, special foods, emergency veterinary visits).
Tommy is a wonderful success story, but there are many other cats with special needs that require extraordinary care. GNHCP would like to be able to give every cat a chance to receive the medical treatment it needs. By donating to the Tommy Fund, you will enable us to aid the many special needs cats that may not otherwise be able to receive the care they need.
Donations to the Tommy Fund can be sent to GNHCP, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT 06506. Donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in adopting your very own Tommy, please call (203) 782-CATS or us at gnhcp1@gnhcp.org.
Hillary
- Purrs on Contact! – Hillary is a 1 year old female who was rescued from a landscape nursery in Hamden.
Hillary has luxating patellas and may at some point in her adult life require surgery. Presently, she is very mobile and energetic and is not on medication. She also "snorts" which is brought on by inflammation in her sinuses. She does not suffer from sinus infections and is not medicate for this condition.
She suffers from seasonal sinusitis, but is not symptomatic for medication. Hillary loves to be petted, brushed and talked to. She will make a great companion. Please call GNHCP at (203) 782-2287 or email gnhcp1@gnhcp.org.
Let’s Play Peek-A-Boo
Raquel was rescued from a feral cat colony in Hamden. She is a beautiful tabby female a little over 1 year old. Raquel bonds very quickly with cats, and is a little shy with people, but she is also very curious, and once she has earned your trust, she is your new best friend. Raquel recently underwent hip dysplasia surgery. She needs to be on cosequin (oral medication) to help with the stiffness after the surgery. Raquel would do best in a home with another cat and without any dogs or a lot of activity. She needs a little TLC, but will certainly become a very loyal companion.
Hillary
Let’s Play Peek-A-Boo