My best friend of 15 years, my partner in all things life, and my little lover girl, Nahla, lost her battle with leukemia on 3/8/2023.

After being diagnosed in the first week of January, I decided to pursue treatment in hopes of giving Nahla the best end-of-life care possible. During that time we played LOTS of fetch, she got tons of scritches and made best friends out of her oncology team. Her human friends brought over treats and were able to say their goodbyes. We went to our favorite beach one last time together, the one we both grew up going to, she ran around and was playing like she was a puppy again.

A couple of weeks later, I woke up, looked her in the eyes and could tell it was time. I'm very thankful to the staff at Pacific NW Pet ER and Specialty Center who allowed me and Percy to say goodbye in the most meaningful manner. I cuddled her until her eyes closed and she took her last breath. It is only fitting because I was there when she took her first breath and opened her eyes for the first time 15-years ago. While I am completely devastated, I know that I gave her the best doggy life I possibly could have and I listened to her when she told me it was time.

I have Trupanion pet insurance and while it's been a great help, I am still faced with a seemingly insurmountable mountain of vet bills that is creating a ton of stress and making it very difficult for me to grieve the loss of my best friend. The total vet bills have added up to $9924.08. Trupanion paid $7047.64 and the portion I paid is $3235.89. This is extremely difficult for me to do; ask for help, especially financially. I know I took on this burden knowing what it might cost, but every penny was worth it and I wouldn't change a thing. I always try not to carry a balance on my credit card, but it's the only option I had. With interest rates continuing to rise, this is becoming a very stressful situation for me. Any help would be such a relief and I would forever be thankful.

RIP Nahla, the Queen, the best girl, my best friend. She will be forever loved.

12/2008 - 3/2023