Ultra is a 12-year-old American Short hair Tuxedo Cat in Los Angeles, CA, who needs $899 for Mastectomy.

Last year, I experienced homelessness. It was overwhelming while I worked to find somewhere safe for me and my cat, Ultra, to live. Ultra is my Emotional Support Animal and is there for me when I'm physically and/or mentally struggling. I've had her since she was born and we immediately connected. Ultra is my best friend. We're safe together now in our own place while I manage my disabilities.

Every morning Ultra wakes me up pawing at my face for food. This inspires me to get up everyday. I bounce her cat tennis balls and she chases after them with excitement and wonder. Ultra knows when I am in pain and mental distress and knows how to comfort me in those moments and keep me grounded. She lays with me and distracts me. Whenever I come home Ultra rolls and meows for pets and belly rubs!

When I go out sometimes Ultra will sit on my powerchair to try and make me stay. Rolling and meowing, I give her love before I leave. Ultra is special to me because when I am distressed and in pain, she is always there to knead on me. We have been through everything together and know how to be there for each other. She is most relaxed softly sleeping on me, it makes me so happy seeing her relieved

Ultra has masses on her mammary glands that are unknown to be cancerous until a histopathology (tissue sampling) is done after a mastectomy. A cytology (cell study) was done, it was inconclusive. She has 2 risk factors, being spayed late in life and had a pyometra. Ultra is being seen at Garden Grove Dog and Cat Hospital by Dr. Tracy Menichiello.

I am a disabled and trans trauma survivor and had to leave my family for my own health and safety. I have little resources as a result. Ultra needs the masses removed ASAP if they are cancerous. Ultra being healthy would continue the joy I fought hard to get for us.