Give Agate Her Chance To Run

At just six months old, Agate should be busy being a kitten—running, jumping, chasing toys, and playing with her sister.

Instead, she is facing a painful orthopedic condition that is already making it difficult for her to walk.

Agate has a luxating right hip, meaning her hip slips out of place, along with laxity in her left hip. She also has bilateral medial patellar luxation (MPL) affecting both kneecaps. Her MPL is between grades 3 and 4, and her specialist has recommended surgery this fall to prevent further injury, including torn ACLs.

For now, Agate must be kept confined to protect her unstable joints. And heartbreakingly, she has had to be separated from her sister Ruby, who has been by her side since the two arrived at the shelter at just one day old.

Agate has spent her entire life waiting for her chance to experience the world. She deserves the chance to run, play, and live without pain.

Agate's surgery will cost $10,000 —far beyond the standard cost of care for an animal in our shelter. This is complex, specialized orthopedic surgery, and the expense is significant relative to our everyday medical costs. Every dollar spent on Agate's care is a dollar that would otherwise go towards saving many more cats in need, which makes your support for her campaign especially meaningful.

The Little Guild relies on the generosity of our community to operate: 75% of our annual operating budget comes from fundraising, not guaranteed funding. A cost like Agate's reminds us just how vital that community support truly is — not only for her, but for every animal who depends on us.

Every donation brings Agate one step closer to a pain-free future.

If you can help, please consider donating to Agate's campaign. If you can't donate, sharing her story can make a difference, too.

Please help us give Agate the future she deserves.

Help Get Agate On Her Feet

Agate needs surgery to live a happy, active life!