Support Quark
Remember a much-loved cat. Help with the costs of his care.
Quark was Sean’s 14-year-old tuxedo cat, an affectionate cat with a personality all his own. When he became seriously ill in 2026, Sean started a GoFundMe to help with veterinary visits, testing, medicine and specialist care. Quark has since passed away, and Sean is still paying off the cost of his care.
You can help by donating on GoFundMe, wearing some Team Quark merch, where part of every sale goes to his fundraiser, or sharing this page.
Organized by Sean Arenas, Quark’s person · Covina, California · Running since August 2026
Quark’s story
Even during his illness, Quark sometimes purred, checked on the other cats, and found a little energy to remind them who was in charge. Sean spent days beside him, helping him eat and drink.
At 14, Quark became increasingly weak and lost his appetite and coordination. After repeated veterinary visits and supportive care, he was referred to a neurologist to find out what was happening. His GoFundMe, “Help Quark Get Neurology Care,” began then.
Quark has since passed away. This fundraiser remembers him and helps cover his care and aftercare costs. Looking for help with his bills is also how Help My Pet started.
What your support goes toward
- Repaying the loan for Quark’s MRI and hospitalization
- Hospital stays, vet visits and medicine already paid
- Cremation and aftercare
Where things stand
His care and aftercare cost roughly $10,000–$12,000. The latest on what’s been raised is on Quark’s GoFundMe.
Team Quark merch
Two designs: the original Team Quark design, and Quark starring in a Fear and Loafing in Las Vegas poster parody, on tees, tanks, a hoodie, a mug and posters. Part of every sale goes to Quark’s fundraiser. Everything is made to order and shipped to you.
Shop the collectionCheckout is through Minty Tees’ secure Shopify checkout.
Updates
October 2026
Sean shared Quark’s story, and what he learned while looking for help, with Michelle Fern on Cattitude from Pet Life Radio.
October 5, 2026
The first Team Quark design arrived on tees, tanks and a hoodie.
Good to know
Where does my donation go?
The Donate button goes to Sean Arenas’s fundraiser on GoFundMe, which helps with Quark’s care and aftercare costs.
How does buying merch help?
Part of every Team Quark sale goes toward Quark’s care and aftercare costs. A merch purchase is separate from a GoFundMe donation and goes through Minty Tees’ secure Shopify checkout.
Other ways to help
Sharing this page is the easiest way to help, and it costs nothing.
Does your own pet need help?
Help My Pet is free. We can build your pet a funding plan and a page like this one, or help you find assistance programs, payment options and pet food help.
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Help My Pet is free and independent. The Donate button goes to Quark’s GoFundMe.