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Still a student, MacKenzie does not have strong enough financial ability to save Bean solely, but she’s designated to do everything she can for her special boy.
She first created a GoFundMe post. The goal was set at $10,500 due to Bean’s diagnostic tests and CT scan costs, for which MacKenzie had already paid $3,000. In addition, Bean’s surgery was quoted as between $7,000 to $9,000.
MacKenzie had also turned to the rescue where she first adopted Bean for some financial help since the shelter hadn’t informed her about Bean’s possible liver shunt issue.
However, the shelter turned down her request. The exact reason wasn’t stated, but the only option they gave MacKenzie was to return Bean, which she refused to do.
“This (returning Bean) is not an option,” MacKenzie said.” He (Bean) is so bonded to my other cat, Flynn. I couldn’t separate them.”
As of April 20, MacKenzie shared some great news on her updates. She had received a grant from Northwestern Law’s STAR fund, which she could use for Bean’s surgery.
MacKenzie said she would still keep her GoFundMe page open for any future post-operational checkups Bean needs. And if there are any exceeding funds, she would donate them to Fox Foster Kittens, a nonprofit kitten rescue in Sarasota, Florida.
Please visit MacKenzie’s GoFundMe page, or follow @flynnandbean on Instagram to keep up with Bean’s recovery.
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