Gordy is a 8-year-old Domestic Short Hair in Austin, TX, who needs $1,000 for CT scan.

Gordy lives with his momma and 4 brothers (none of them from his litter). He was a street kitty, who had sarcoptic mange, ringworm and 2 URIs (that tried to kill him), when he was a baby. He is as sweet as sugar, but also full of sass. He takes his daily medications like a champ, and is the easiest cat in the world to pill.

He loves to sleep with his head and upper body nuzzled up to my neck nightly. He also likes to sit as close as he can to his favorite people, having to touch them with at least one paw. He gets along well, for the most part, with his siblings, but like most creatures gets angry if they push his boundaries too far.

I am a veterinary professional, and as such, do not make a lot of money. We also live in a high cost city (Austin), when rent is high and only getting higher. It will mean everything to me to know what is causing my sweet angel distress and have trouble breathing.

He recently developed sinus issues that are making sleeping difficult. In an effort to help alleviate his sinus discharge and forced mouth breathing, the vets need to investigate further with a rhinoscopy and a CT scan. According to the vet, possible causes include; a fungal infection, foreign body (something outside got in), or worst case scenario cancer.

This sweet little orange tabby loves people and takes his insulin shots in stride as few cats do. He is the easiest cat ever to pill. He even purrs every time he is touched, held, or near humans. Having survived sarcoptic mange as a kitten, he received lots of care from his foster mom who instilled in him a love and trust of humans.