Mitten

Mitten was completely blind on one side and had trouble getting around and going up stairs. She needed surgery to restore her vision. Mitten lives with her mama, an 87 year old cancer survivor living on her deceased husband’s workers comp and social security. This senior citizen is consumed by her own medical bills as she manages her diabetes, fibrosis and severe arthritis. Every day she requires oxygen and walks with a cane, but she has taken amazing care of Mitten despite her own hardships. Unfortunately, she was unable to pay for Mitten’s surgery. When she wrote to ART for assistance she said: “I live alone and Mitten is not only a pet but my best friend. Mitten is very active and the loss of her sight has tremendously had an affect on her. I want to give her every opportunity that I can to live out her remaining days in comfort.” ART was able to raise $1415 to cover the procedure and Mitten can now see!