The lack of longevity in one’s pet is a burden that we’ve all shared over time. Whether it’s a cat, or a dog, or otherwise, when we lose them, it’s almost like losing one of your own family members. This was the burden felt by longevity researcher Carla Parsons last week when her pet cat Link had been run over and killed.

In response, Parsons has setup a GoFundMe page in the effort of collecting enough money to clone her now-deceased cat and enhance its lifespan.