Help With Aurora’s End of Life

Update (11/22/24):

The worst has become reality: After a long night of trying to breathe, Aurora passed naturally around 8:15A on 11/21/24. Though the night was rough, and I felt helpless in the fact I couldn’t help her feel better other than giving her love, cuddles, & comfort, her passing was quick.

My baby girl is gone, but she didn’t have to suffer for a long time. My heart is devastatingly broken.

As she won’t be in need of ongoing care, I have updated the amount to help with paying off her final care bill. Thank you to those who have donated thusfar, as the money has been put towards her (useless) doctor’s visit & some of her cremation payment.

Aurora was the most beautiful & perfect baby girl. She brought the most amazing light to my life, during very dark times. She needed someone to love her in her golden years, and in turn she brought me the most precious love. Her brother Roger & I miss her terribly already.

Our 1st photo together

Aurora’s last car ride with her brother Roger

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Hi Friends:

I hate to post this, but I fear that we’re at the beginning of the end for my dearest Aurora. I hope that this will be a long process, so I have as much time with her as possible, but I am not naive about it. Aurora’s heart murmur has been getting worse & it’s time for medication, however it’s been hard enough to just survive lately.

While taking Aurora on her first walk Saturday, she was bouncy enough. Went pee, walked a little further, then suddenly threw up bile. She collapsed & was shaking for about 5 seconds - conscious but unable to get herself up. It’s likely she had either a mild stroke or seizure. After I picked her up to her feet, she stumbled some & then continued on. When we got back in I made her some food, which she ate only a little of. She spent all day yesterday laying in bed with me, resting. She (thankfully) ate, but she’s still a little shaky on her limbs, as well as her breathing being harder than it should be (due to her heart murmur).

I know this is what’s to come. I know what adopting a senior baby means. It doesn’t make it hurt any less. She’s the most perfect angel baby & I’m not ready to deal with this.

I truly don’t know how to have the funds to get her what she needs, with the way business & other work has been going. I’ve put some of the styles from my company on a permanent sale, to get them moving. I will also be posting things on my Poshmark to sell. I’ve been asked to start this GoFundMe for those who may be more inclined to donate here. I don’t know what to expect, other than a very expensive first vet visit this week, which is why I’ve put the goal at this starting amount. As I take this journey with my baby girl, I will be updating with all receipts so everyone who is kind enough to help out will know exactly where their donations are going to.

I thank you for your love & support through this process.

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Aurora’s Story:

In November 2022 I had the absolute pleasure of adopting the most beautiful & sweet senior baby girl, Aurora. She had been left overnight at the rescue I adopted my other baby from, duct taped in 2 plastic litter boxes. By the time the staff got there in the morning, she’d managed to escape & was running around the parking lot scared. Thankfully they were able to get her, as the rescue is on a very busy street.

The rescue had Aurora for a month, before I was able to take her home with me. She was covered in fleas, had a double ear infection, decaying teeth, horrible skin issues (which have continued the last 2 years) & major yeast buildup in her ears & all of her feet. She’s definitely been a disaster case, but she’s also been one of the best things to happen in my life. Aurora is the sweetest, most loving, perfect little girl. I don’t know what her life was like before, but I’ve done everything to make sure she knows how loved she is. It took her about 6 months to open up to me, which is when she started asking for love & affection on her own.

The best part of my day is the mornings where I get to spend a few hours in bed with her (& her brother Roger), just resting. Waking up to her cuddled against me warms my heart in such a deep way. Aurora loves so unconditionally, with her teefies on full display to showcase her happiness. Her cute little jumps & dancing when I get home from being away. The cute little grunts/noises she makes as her way of “talking”. The way she plows her way up to “her bed” (a pillow) on the bed. All of it.

She came to me when I needed her the most & she has been one of the absolute best things to happen to me.