Our little Barn-Barn. I just love that boy. I feel so bad about the ear polyp. I can remember how Yodie's affected her and I was waiting to save up a little more money before I had it removed. I was dating at that time and Yodie sat on the sofa between me and my date as we were holding hands. She couldn't meow so she laid her head down on my date's hand. He said "Hon, you'd better get her that surgery as soon as possible. She's getting weaker and weaker." All because she could hardly swallow due to the polyp growing down into her throat. Barney doesn't look miserable, though. Considering all that he has going on, he looks like he's improving each time you post a pic/video of him. Maybe if you try to get TV coverage they'll come for something like Barney's story because of the holidays. As you said, it's worth a try. Until then, you know the prayers are ongoing here.