When my sister's senior rescue Husky, Koda, required emergency, life-saving surgery, there was no decision to make—he is family, and she had to save him.

While the surgery was successful, the expenses have left my sister, Kristie, in overwhelming financial distress.

Over the last year, she has poured every last penny of her savings into Koda's care as last spring he had a mass removed, only to have the unexpected emergency surgery, then being followed by a diagnosis of Cushing's Disease, that requires ongoing treatment.

As a single mother and the sole provider for her household (including two children, a grandchild, and six fur babies), this medical debt is simply too much to carry alone. She's struggling to make ends meet and the stress is constant.

My sister, Kristie, has faced each crisis with unwavering love, but the relentless financial storm has left her struggling to keep the lights on. The weight of this debt is a constant cloud of stress over her dedicated family.

We are now asking for a miracle from you: please help us lift this crushing burden. Your kindness can help cover Koda's life-saving costs and ease the mind of a mother who always puts her loved ones first. Every bit helps us to meet our goal. Please consider donating.