Mackie is a 13 year old American Longhair in Albany, CA, who needs $2,000 for Fluid/CSF Analysis, Chest Tap Brief, etc.

My beautiful Mackie came into my life in 2013. I adopted him from a rescue in Santa Barbara, where he had been found as a scrappy street cat. But you wouldn’t be able to tell: He was all affection from the very beginning. At the time, I was obsessed with Mac Demarco… so naturally, I named him Mackie.

Mackie was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He needed fluid removed from his lungs, which my family funded for $1700. However, he needs routine checkups and medicine at a cost we cannot afford. I am looking at thousands in spending. I was quoted $1800 for the echocardiogram at VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center alone, while initial checkups will cost several hundred more.

At the moment, we're not sure if this is a one-and-done situation or a chronic one. But I want to get set up in case the latter hits.

He is the most sweet-natured cat I have ever met. I have dedicated many a song to him, and I often sing popular songs while substituting his name in. “We’re Going to Be Friends” by the White Stripes is a big one. In return, he cuddles up close into the crook of my arm every night as we watch ASMR videos on my laptop. He’s stood by me for 11 years, and I would like to repay his endless loyalty.

It would mean the world to ensure Mackie is by my side. I live alone on an income where I can cover my immediate bills, but I have zero savings due to student loan debt. I am ill-equipped to withstand an emergency, so I won't be able to care for Mackie without assistance.