In Memory of a Friend...

David Thurston's little orange and white cat, Pee Wee, was a very sweet and loving companion. When Pee Wee became very ill, David found himself unable to finance vet costs. His sister Judy called “all over the place”, trying to find a vet that would see him. The days passed and Pee Wee’s condition grew worse. “Finally I was given the name of a lady, Megan Bendtzen, from The Bearen Foundation. She had a certificate for a free exam so we took Pee Wee in to The Vet Hospital.”

Pee Wee required X-rays. Since the cost of the exam was covered, Judy and David were able to put what they had toward the cost of the X-rays and The Bearen Foundation covered the rest. Tests revealed that Pee Wee had a hole in his diaphragm. The Vet Hospital was very helpful, working out a payment arrangement with the Thurstons for surgery. Little Pee Wee went through two surgeries before it was discovered that he had feline leukemia. There was nothing else that could be done. Pee Wee was put to rest on November 25, 2000.

Although Pee Wee’s story ends with a mournful loss, Judy and David are comforted by knowing that they did everything they could to help their good friend, and that his memory will live on in their hearts.

"We miss and think of Pee Wee all the time. Thank you to Megan Bendtzen and The Veterinary Hospital for everything you have done."

This Page is Dedicated to
the Loving Memory of Pee Wee.

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