Help Puddin' Cross the Rainbow Bridge

Our little girl showed up on the doorsteps of our house back in July 2013. She was so fat we thought she must’ve been pregnant. We decided we couldn’t take on a baby at the time, so we loved on her outside. We got her to come up to us with a Vanilla Pudding Snack-Pack, which eventually became her namesake.

I told my partner that we couldn’t let her in the house. On my break from work one day, I gave him a call just to check in. I asked how his day was going and he said he was having a lovely nap. And then I heard it… the loudest meow ever! I said “wait just a second here. Where are you taking a nap?”, to which he replied, “the living room…”. And the rest is history. Thats how that fat raccoon cat became

Puddin’ Butts Maynard.

Over the years, we found out she had been a mother, had been left dumped behind when her family moved from the neighborhood, and that her real name was Isabella. We vowed to give her the best life that she deserved so much. And we did!

Puddin’ loves to be babied. She loves the sunshine. She loves to groom her daddy. She loves to hide in the craziest of places. She loves her dog and kitty brothers so much.

Over the last year, our Baby Pood had declined. The vet says that it is ear cancer, but she is too old to have surgery and biopsies to confirm. At 15, we do not want to put her through it all.

I looked at her about a month ago and promised her that if she just gave me a sign, I would take care of her. She is ready to cross that Rainbow Bridge now. I have to take care of her the way a mommy should. It’s a decision no one should ever have to make. But I am willing to do anything for my babies.

Unfortunately, I am ineligible for Care Credit and I cannot find a vet that will let me make payments. The cost is between $250-$500. This includes a communal cremation so she can play with other babies.

Any amount is greatly appreciated. I want to be able to relieve my darling girl of all her pain and let her pass easily.

I appreciate it all!

-Ashley, Dave, and Puddin’