Meet Cece!

DOB: 10/14/24
Breed: Russian Blue
Spayed • Vaccinated • Microchipped
Great with cats + kids • No dog experience

Cece was rescued as a tiny kitten from a shelter with a dislocated jaw. Because she was still growing, surgery wasn’t an option right away — and getting answers required an expensive CT scan. She spent nearly a year in a loving foster home, but as she grew, her needs became more complex. For the last several months, Cece has been living in our rescue office, patiently waiting for the right person to help her through the next stage of healing.

The moment everything changed

In February 2026, long-time volunteer Janella refused to give up on Cece. She called vet after vet until Cece was finally accepted as a surgical candidate by the team at UC Davis Veterinary Hospital. MeoowzResQ raised the funds for her CT scan, UC Davis reviewed it, and confirmed: Cece had a chance.

Janella drove Cece up the coast and stayed by her side through an 8-hour surgery — a complex procedure that included a tracheostomy to keep her airway safe.

Total surgery cost: $2,776.30.

What Cece still needs

Cece is now recovering and learning to use her new bottom jaw — something she’s never been able to do normally. She’s adjusting to new foods and figuring out how to chew for the first time. During surgery, the team also discovered she needed multiple teeth removed, including a bottom canine that had been scraping her tongue and causing painful ulcers for years.

Going forward, Cece will need follow-up vet visits to monitor healing, nutritional support as she adjusts to eating normally, and ongoing care to keep her mouth comfortable and functional. Because she couldn’t retract her tongue for so long, she also uses pellet litter to keep litter out of her mouth — a small but important detail for any foster or adopter to know.

How you can help

Cece fought hard for her new smile. If you’re able to support her recovery, your donation helps cover her surgery balance, follow-up appointments, and specialty care. Even a small gift makes a real difference — use the form on this page to donate.

Interested in adopting or fostering?

Cece’s adoption fee is $175 (spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped). We’re also open to a foster-to-adopt arrangement for the right candidate, and we can help coordinate her medical appointments during this critical recovery period. Contact us at info@meoowzresq.org if you think you might be her person.