Donate to Save Blu's Life

I’ve struggled to find the words to share this, but I feel like I need to let everyone know what’s been going on. Yesterday, I walked into a scene that will stay with me forever. When I walked in my house alone it was dark and I noticed something all over my living room. At first, I thought maybe Blu had gotten into something she shouldn’t have, maybe even shredded her bed which is odd for her, but as I stepped closer and turned on a light, the reality set in. Blood and vomit covered the floors, nearly 20 piles throughout the house, leading me to find Blu in our bed, lying in her own blood. Blood. Was. Everywhere. She was barely able to lift her head or even look up at me. It was as if she was pleading for help, and it shattered me to see her like that, helpless and in pain. It was one of the most heartbreaking and traumatic things I’ve ever experienced. It gave me chills to sleep in that bed last night..

We rushed her to our primary vet in a panic, and after examining her, they told me to get her to the emergency vet immediately—it was truly life or death. Her liver levels were shockingly high at 1,200 (normal is around 100), and she was critically dehydrated. She’d been vomiting blood for hours, and the nightmare continued as she threw up more blood in the car on the way to the emergency vet. We had to check on her every 20 minutes to check she was still living. This was one of the most traumatizing experiences I’ve ever been through, fearing at every moment that I might lose her.

At the emergency vet, they conducted every possible test to try and understand what was happening. The X-rays ruled out a blockage, but they haven’t been able to determine a cause yet, even after extensive blood work and evaluations. There’s no indication she ingested toxins, and we’re left without answers, just fear and uncertainty.

Seeing Blu in this condition is heartbreaking. I’ve never felt so helpless. They told us from the beginning that she might not make it through this. Over the past 24 hours, there’s been a tiny glimmer of hope—her liver levels and blood count have started to improve slightly. But she’s still not out of danger; there’s fluid leaking in her stomach, and although it’s lessening, the situation remains critical.

Between the initial vet visit and the ongoing emergency care, the costs have quickly mounted to nearly $7,000, with more to come as she continues to fight for her life. We never expected something like this, especially not with the holidays approaching. Covering these expenses has been difficult, but we’re doing everything in our power to give Blu the best chance she has. It pains me what is about to come out of my mouth next, and if you know me and avery you will know we never ask for financial help but if anyone does feel moved to lend a hand with even a small contribution it would mean so much. Every bit truly helps us focus on getting Blu the critical care she needs.

I know this is a hard time of year for everyone, and if all you can do is send prayers or healing thoughts, that means the world to us, too. Blu is my family, and I’m holding onto every ounce of hope that she’ll pull through this. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support and compassion—it’s lifted us during this time of unimaginable fear and heartbreak.

With all our love and gratitude, ❤️

Mckenzie & Avery