Hi everyone… I’m really hoping this reaches the right hearts.

Some of you might recognize me from r/rescuedogs. With the help of incredibly kind strangers, I was able to rescue my puppy Winston and get him fully seen by a vet. He’s safe now, healthy, and finally able to just… be a puppy. And now that he’s settled, there’s someone else I’ve been carrying on my conscience for a long time:

my stray girl, Mabel.

Mabel isn’t just “a stray.” She’s been with me, choosing me, for over two years. She waits for me. She follows me. She leans into my hand when she’s scared. She’s gentle, sweet, and has trusted me long before I ever felt like I deserved it.

I’ve always wanted to make her an indoor cat, but life kept happening faster than I could keep up with. When I was working, I bought what I could: Capstar pills, dewormer, a collar, a litter box, litter; everything I could afford at the time because I really believed I’d finally be able to bring her inside. But vet care and consistent food were always just one step out of reach.

And right now… she has no food, and winter nights are starting to scare me. Every time she curls against my legs for warmth, or sits by the door like she’s waiting for me to finally open it for good, it breaks my heart a little. She deserves more than surviving outside.

The truth is, I’ve been holding myself together with Winston’s needs, my mom’s health issues, and the stress of pausing work to take care of her. My mom still hasn’t been able to see a doctor yet due to severe bloating and pain, so I haven’t been able to return to work. Once she’s cleared, I fully plan to, but I can’t ask Mabel to keep waiting in the cold until then.

So I’m asking, as humbly as I can, for $500 to finally give Mabel her chance:

✔ A full vet visit/exam

✔ Flea and worm treatment

✔ Shots

✔ Food

✔ Supplies so she can safely transition indoors

It sounds like a lot, and I know everyone has their own struggles… but this would change her entire life. She’s been loyal to me for years without ever asking for anything except a little food and a place to feel safe. I just want to give her a warm bed, a full belly, and the health care she deserves.

If you’re able to help, whether through donating, sharing, or even sending a kind message, I would be deeply, genuinely grateful. After seeing what the community did for Winston, I believe that Mabel can finally get her chance too.

Thank you for reading this, truly. It means more than you know. ♡