Jack is a 12 year old American Shorthair in Kansas City , MO, who needs $7,000 for Emergency Lung Collapse Treatment.

Jack came into my life in 2015 after being found abandoned in a car. He was about 5 months old and raised around dogs, so he grew up thinking he was one—running, trilling, and playing differently than most cats. He lives with me, my partner, and another cat, and has been my constant companion through every life change since.

Jack is currently at Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty after suddenly struggling to breathe. X-rays show a collapsed lung, likely related to his long history of asthma. He requires oxygen support to survive right now. This is an emergency, and further testing and treatment are needed to determine if his lung can recover.

Jack is a gentle, quirky soul who greets me with soft trills and wiggle tails. He’s shy at first but warms up with quiet curiosity, always coming to me for comfort. I’ve trained him to spin, sit, give head-boop kisses, and stretch up to grab my hand. He loves Cheez-Its and gives the most intense, full-body head boops. He’s my “Jack-bunny,” my little pumpkin prince, and my emotional anchor.

This emergency comes after months of financial strain, including supporting my household alone, a recent car theft, and preparing for our first child. I want to give Jack every chance to survive, but I cannot afford the life-saving care he urgently needs.