Rasta is a 9-year-old Domestic Shorthair Cat in Halifax, PA, who needs $2,000 for Cancer Surgery.

Rasta came into my life 9 years ago when an adorable little kitten came bounding up and wanted to share my sandwich while having lunch at a friend's house. She lived as an only child until we adopted another kitten that following spring. She loves to cuddle with our most recent addition to our family, and could often be found snuggled up to our dog.

Rasta is my little heater. Every single night she sleeps on my pillow, right on top of my head, or in the curve of my hip. She's also my little alert kitty. She'll let me know if she needs food or water, if there is a bug or a bird nearby, or is she wants treats. She has a different meow for each. Just recently she caught a praying mantis nearly as big as her head!

My rasta loves our newest kitty addition and they can often be found snuggling in bed together. She can usually be found hanging out wherever I am. She has a pillow at one of the kitchen chairs and will sit with me as I cook, she greets me at the door any time I come home, and she has a habit of escorting the humans in the house to and from the bathroom. Maybe she thinks we'll get lost.

At first it started out as a little sore spot on her belly. I thought maybe she was having an allergic reaction or some such. I monitored her and it looked like it was improving until I found a blood spot on her favorite pillow. It had broken open so I made her an appointment at our vet, valley road animal hospital where they informed me it was a cancerous mass that would need surgery.

In late 2022 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. We used most of our savings towards my own medical bills, which I'm still paying. This cat is my best friend and was with me through my toughest times. I need to do everything I can to give her many more happy years.