Belcher Animal Clinic

Two days before visiting this veterinarian for the first time, a small, malnourished cat adopted me. She followed me into my apartment and quickly made herself at home. She was weak, skinny, and infested with fleas. My mother came over the next day to meet the cat, and she informed me that the yellowing in her skin was from liver failure, and that my little cat may not live.
I immediately booked her a visit to the nearest (and cheapest!) veterinarian possible.
They were able to book me that same day, and when I arrived I was seen quickly.
Dr. St. John came in and inspected the yellowing of her skin, he seemed alarmed. He then felt around on her abdomen. He said my cat’s liver was extremely swollen, and that he thought we should put her to sleep.
(First of all the cat was not suffering and it is against my beliefs to end a life.)
He said it was almost certain she would soon be suffering and die. I began to cry and I told him I refused to put her to sleep.
I think it is possible that because she was a stray he didn’t think I would be so attached.(I am attached to every animal) So he offered us a second option.
A high-​calorie diet, lots of water, and a quick shot of steroids to get her stronger and improve her appetite. He gave me a can of high calorie cat food and a syringe to force-​feed her. He gave her the shot, and gave me a sample of flea-​medicine.
«I want to see her survive just as much as you do. I’ve seen stranger things happen. Every thing today will be free of cost.»
I left the veterinary visit having only spent 11 dollars, because he recommended a high-​sugar, high-​calorie tube of gel, to also feed her. That was all I paid for.
Now, I am in no way suggesting that you go into his office and beg and cry for free services. I am telling you my story so that you can get an idea of Dr. St. John’s true character. His initial comment was very unsettling to me. But he quickly made up for it, and I will be going to him from now on. (btw– my veterinary visit, with all included, would have been just under 100 dollars! VERY CHEAP!)
It’s been almost a month since then, and my cat eats like there’s no tomorrow, drinks plenty of water, loves to play and shares the bed with my boyfriend and I. The yellowing in her skin has faded, but it will be a long time before she turns pink, if ever. She is a blessing and she couldn’t have made it this far without the excellent veterinary care of Dr. St. John.

going there for 20+ years the best vet in the state [never gone out of state] nice people and willing to really talk to you and your baby