Community Rallies Behind Same Cat for Sixth Time

The community fundraiser for Sparkles the cat — who has now required emergency veterinary intervention six times in three years — surpassed its goal within four hours, setting a new neighborhood record. Organizers noted that at this point, the cat "has a real fanbase" and that several donors have set up recurring contributions "just to be safe." Asked if Sparkles was really sick, her owner laughed. "Of course she's sick," he said. "Sick of not having enough GoFundMes."