Hello, friends.
I know I've barely been active here recently, and one of the main reasons for that is that I've been struggling with my cat Priscilla's health issues for the better part of this year. She's been having recurring problems basically since the end of last year, and after months and countless vet visits, we finally got an ultrasound done back in April that confirmed all of my worst fears. She has a tumor on her kidney and lymphoma throughout her intestines. Her vet and I concluded that invasive treatment would've been too traumatizing for her as a senior cat, so I've been spending the past couple of months doing what I can to manage her pain and maintain her quality of life, but lately, she's been having more bad days than good days and showing signs that her cancer has progressed. After an extensive conversation with her vet last week, we both agreed that it's...time.
The problem with that is that I'm too far in the hole already to afford it. I'm still paying off her ultrasound (not to mention my monthly loan payment that I took out to cover the rest of her vet visits), and am barely keeping my head above water as it is. Euthanasia and cremation in my area is looking to amount almost $900, which is nearly my entire rent payment, and I just...don't know how I could possibly handle that without going hungry and fucking up my credit worse than it already is.
Anyone who knows me knows just how much Priscilla means to me. This cat chose me when I was 17 years old, and I just turned 30 this month. She has been with me through every major life event and stage, and loved me more than I ever thought possible through them all. She is my little rarity, my soulmate, my familiar. I cannot imagine life without her, and losing her will undoubtedly be the worst thing that's ever happened to me (& I've been through some SHIT), but I also cannot bear to watch her deteriorate and endure further.
So I'm humbly requesting assistance from anyone who may have anything to spare. I'm to the point where I'm almost completely depleted, and I don't want her to have to suffer for it. I know times are tough, and I don't want anyone to feel obligated to give financially, but anything helps, even just a reblog, or keeping her in your thoughts while we navigate this difficult time!
VM: @aireeanne | CA: $aireeanne I greatly appreciate anyone who has taken the time to read this post. Here are some of my favorite pictures of the cutest little lady in the world as a thank you from the both of us.
