Aurora is a 10-year-old DAS in Walnut Creek, CA, who needs $2,000 for Lab Work: CT, Rhinoscopy, and Biopsies for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Aurora is a rescue cat that spent the first 5 months of his life on the streets. In his foster home, he hung with the dogs & developed endearing dog like mannerisms. When I read the description of a very unique kitten named Sandy, i knew. I told my dear friend Sandy my exciting news & his new name. She then shared as a child she wanted to be named Aurora. I knew we were meant for each other.

Aurora is my support cat and truly incredible. I'm disabled, home & bedbound. We are together 24/7, he cares for me in amazing ways. He adores his 2 brothers & likes making mischief with them. Aurora is very affectionate & sleeps under the covers in my arms. He loves cuddling his brothers and even tolerates them sleeping on him. He comes when I call him but typically is always by my side or on me.

A friend commented his cat didn't act like Aurora, to which I responded no cat does. He loves my rollator, jumping on it any time I get up to be pushed around the apartment & riding in my wheelchair. He loves water & to "steam" while I shower. He's fascinated by the toilet. He is a ham for guests, showing them his carpet tricks proudly. While he loves cuddles, he's very energetic with toys.

He has been seeing Dr. Garcia at SAGE. He likely has chronic rhinosinusitis and either IBD or small cell lymphoma (50/50). He has a heart murmur & cardiomyopathy. We've worked on solutions such as a novel protein diet & medication since I can't afford ct & rhinoscopy. He has lost 27% of his body weight since May 2022, putting his health in a dangerous situation & tests are urgent.

My only income is SSDI ($734/month) since my estranged husband abandoned us, despite knowing about Aurora’s condition. Navigating severe chronic illness alone is challenging, yet, we survive because we have each other. He deserves accurate treatment for his quality of life.