Kate is a 4-year-old Ragdoll in Chicago, IL, who needs $200 for Radiography Study - A .

Kate is a retired breeder I adopted from a reputable Ragdoll breeding business. I had adopted an extremely shy adult cat prior to her and hoped that her outgoing and confident personality would bring the shy cat out of his shell. It worked and they had lots of fun together. Back then I had a well-paid part-time job so I shower them with food and treats and offer them the best life I can afford.

Kate is confident, affectionate and expressive. She likes to snuggle into my blanket when I'm sleeping. She's eager to greet whoever comes to visit me. Her extra fluffiness makes her an adorable creature. She's my emotional support animal, and she helped the other shy cat get used to my place. During the most depressed days, my cats are the sole reason that I refrain from taking my own life.

While the previous funds from Waggle was enough to cover a comprehensive exam fee, the X-ray is very costly. I graduated last year but as a foreign-national I waited for a long time for my work authorization to be approved, which unfortunately was hampered due to COVID-19.

In April I launched a campaign on Waggle to raise funds for her to get a routine dental cleaning, assuming that a budding dental disease may be the issue for her to frequent throw up her food along with her hairball at least once every other day. However, the vet determined that she did not have a dental issue, but unable to determine her issue without an X-ray exam.

Kate likes to sleep as much as I do. She sleeps on the couch, over the couch, on my coat, on my bag, etc., all over the place. She likes to play with the laser. She likes to make out with my other cat and they help clean up each other. I sometimes get envious of their relationship as I just ended my 4-year relationship not long ago.