Pet’s Name

Lincoln

Guardian

Craig Blackburn

Hometown

Los Angeles

Age

2 1/2

Breed

Terrier Mix

Favorite Toys

Blue Octopus

Favorite Playtime

In the middle of the night

Why your pet is so special to you.

He makes me get out of bed no matter what. For walks and to take my meds. He is a service animal and has been more beneficial than any of my meds. He’s an Angel, but he doesn’t like cats.

But if you met him, you wouldn’t imagine this man’s life has been full of suffering and illness.  About the most friendly and upbeat person you’ll ever meet, no one could ever guess all of the struggles Tod has successfully  overcome. He believes the reason he keeps moving forward, and maintains a positive outlook, through all of life’s trials and tribulations is his cat, Ginger.

A large tabby mix, Ginger is the center of Tod’s world.  Ginger was a present from a friend, who originally thought the kitten was a girl.  And, even when it was discovered that the kitten was a boy, Ginger wouldn’t answer to any other name—so it stuck!

Ginger was a sickly kitten and Tod nursed him back to health with help from PAWS/LA to pay for the veterinary bills and, thankfully, Ginger made it out happy and healthy. This was the beginning of the lifelong bond they have created.

When Tod was diagnosed with Stage 2 lymphoma, he became angry and depressed and felt abandoned by family and friends. But through it all, Ginger never left. He has always been at Tod’s side and the unconditional love they share is unwavering. The two understand and rely on each other, “He makes me laugh,” Tod explains, “Whenever life looks hopeless, Ginger always lift my spirits no matter how upset or lonely I feel.”