
Help 2 fantastical creatures restore 2 full health
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Anyone who knows Jaqui knows how deep and enormous her heart is and how well she uses that giant heart to love and support all the humans and animals in her life. She may actually be incapable of harming a fly. I've never seen it happen.
If you've know Jaqui for more than 30 minutes, then you probably also know and probably have seen pictures of her most beloved little being, her cat Astra. Jaqui and Astra have an incredibly strong bond that's gotten both of them trough many trials and tribulations over the last 6 years. I truly don't know a cat (or any animal really) better cared for or more loved than Astra.
They say bonded animals and owners often take on the emotions, mannerisms, and sometimes even appearances of each other. Unfortunately, this particular bonded pair are both experiencing serious and debilitating medical problems, requiring intensive treatments and invasive procedures, just to have a chance at a healthy, pain-free life.
Earlier this month, Astra suffered serious and mysterious health problems requiring several vet visits, medications, repeated lab work, and eventually two days at an emergency vet. In just a little over a month, Jaqui will be undergoing major surgery that will require several weeks of recovers and months of rehab. The cost (emotional distress, lost time, limitations in mental and physical capacity, loss of loved activities and time spent with friends, etc) of these medical problems and their required treatments is nearly incalculable. The financial cost, however, is very calculable, and that number has sored up to several thousands of dollars.
Any funds raised will go directly to Jaqui and Astra's past, current, and hopefully (if enough money is raised) future medical care. Dealing with all the physical and emotional pain of both her own health problems and now Astra's has been incredibly overwhelming for Jaqui. Anything her loved ones can do to support her, financially or otherwise, would be deeply appreciated and truly help lessen the burden.
Thank you for your support, not matter how big or small!
Hugs, purrs, and head boops to you all <3
Organizer
Barrett Kern
Organizer
Chicago, IL