Help Ease the Burden of Villain's Loss

Hey all. For those who know me, you know I love our four legged friends. It's why I started fostering, despite how hard it is to let those little ones go. It's why I adopted our ginger friend Poohbear despite the vet saying his days were numbered. Today I need to share a story not about a foster, but about one of my own. My best bud, Villain, who was at my side for a far-too-short 8 years.

On Sunday, Villain passed away after 3 days in intensive care. I am heartbroken. Vil was my shadow. We spent every day together. He slept in the crook of my arm, or between my legs, or on my chest. Wherever he could fit. He's leaving behind a hole that will never be filled.

For Villain to receive care, I drained my savings and maxed my credit card. I never thought twice about it, and I don't regret a dime. I knew there were risks and that it might not be enough. But I figured if it meant I could take him home, I didn't care. But it put me in a very, very dire place.

At the end, the emergency care bill totaled over $9,700. This isn't counting the second admittance (after being released Sat afternoon) or his x-rays and ultrasound from the week before. I can chip away at this all I want, but the looming interest is going to bury me. All without my boy coming home.

I don't expect I'll reach even a fraction of that amount. But anything that can relieve some of the pressure and just let me focus on grieving would make a world of difference.

Please, there is no pressure to donate. Just sharing with your community is enough. Thank you so much for your time. Take care all.