Hello, my name is acid and I have a 9yo Manx cat named Anchovy. The TLDR of why I need help is my car broke down and will likely cost over $1k to fix, I lost my only source of income because of it (Uber/Lyft), and my cat has an expensive prescription diet to treat her hyperthyroidism and we're hoping to undergo radiation therapy in the future to cure it.

Funds will be used to repair my car and as needed for basic living expenses. I am applying to other financial assistance programs for rent, utilities, and food. Whatever extra is raised will go towards Anchovy's care

The Details:

Back in May of this year, I was removed by RRISD from my Site Lead position for YMCA's after school program for telling my students my pronouns. YMCA promised to find me an alternative placement to finish the school year and summer as summer staff was just hired on a few days before RRISD pulled me. Since then, I've struggled to keep up. I'm putting in applications weekly but only a few businesses have scheduled an interview. It's been one thing after another. I take a gulp of air and next thing I know I'm pulled back under the water.

My two biggest financial burdens are getting my car fixed and my cat's hyperthyroid treatment. Since May, my only income has been from Uber/Lyft and if I cant drive, I can't earn. In mid October, my car broke down. It threw an engine code, PCS failure, ICS failure, and eventually all electronic systems shut off. I was able to get it to an Advance to read the engine code and test the battery. According to the scan, my water pump needs to be replaced. The test results for my battery recommends I replace it due to its low reserve capacity. I purchased this car over this summer and the dealership replaced the battery when they got it in shop. I took the battery to the dealership to get it replaced as they purchased it from AutoZone and it should be under warranty. However, their equipment says my battery health is fine and it doesn't need to be replaced so I'm back to square one with less mental wits than I started with.

I also live in the northern outskirts of the city meaning minimal bus transportation from an already weak transportation system (closest bus stop is a 15 minute walk).

My cat had a medical episode over summer that resulted in a hyperthyroidism diagnosis and large vet bill taking out most of my savings. First we tried medication, both oral and transdermal. She fought me with oral administration and it ended up making her nauseous. This resulted in throwing up and her not eating. We then tried the transdermal route which while she tolerated for a few days longer, resulted in the same outcome. Now we're managing with the Hills Science Diet Y/D Hyperthyroid prescription diet. She eats both dry and wet food. The wet food is mixed with Miralax and water twice daily to manage her megacolon. This is the only way to ensure she gets her full dose of Miralax. An 8lb bag costs $85 and a 24ct case $89. We are also raising money on Waggle (pet version gofundme) to cover radiation. The radiation therapy will improve her quality of life by no longer being on such a restrictive diet, eliminate the chance of her thyroid overreacting if she does get into anything thats not her prescribed diet, and saves us money in the long run by being able to switch back to more affordable food.