Jinx is a 13-year-old Domestic Shorthair in Springfield, OR, who needs $688 for dental treatment and a biopsy.

I got Jinx at 8 weeks old, as a 21st birthday present to myself. I wanted a young kitten so that she would bond with me to be my support kitty. Jinx turned out to be just the best emotional support animal through my journey with debilitating Crohn's disease. We've been together for almost her whole life. She is now 13, and it is my turn to take care of her.

For over 10 years, Jinx has provided me with support- reminding me to take my medicine (and feed her) and comforting me when I was in pain or stuck in the toilet with GI symptoms. Jinx sleeps next to me or at my feet, and she absolutely loves mealtimes. Her favorite fun activity is to explore the backyard. Back when we had visitors, Jinx was a curious and would say hello and get a few pets.

I live on a limited disability income because of my Crohn's disease. I had an account of savings for Jinx from when I was working, but the previous failed treatments have drained Jinx's funds. Right now, I am just anxious for answers.

Jinx has had a mouth sore now for over a year, and all the non-surgical treatments have failed- antibiotics, steroids, prescription food, etc. Dr. Amber Roegner at the Community Veterinary Center was initially opposed to surgery, but we have exhausted all of our options. She recommends a dental procedure with a biopsy to gain more details about what is going on with Jinx.

Jinx loves food so much. As she got older, her patience grew thin and she began to beg for food all day long. I started setting an alarm to mark her meals. Soon Jinx was imitating the "quack, quack, quack" of the alarm. It's truly hilarious and remarkably accurate. Jinx also jiggles her tail straight up in the air whenever she gets excited. It is so funny and adorable.