My name is Alexis and I am asking for help. My dog Tai is 11 years old and he has diabetes and diabetic cataracts. I am not asking for the entire goal to be met, but I am asking for help. I got Tai when I was 14 years old. I had no idea I would still have him in my late 20s. I had no idea the health issues that came with pets, the surprises. I think I’ve handled it well these 11 years, but I am unfortunately tapped out for the entire month of August 2025. I am living paycheck to paycheck like most people today. I have all of my bills planned out so we have our apartment and so I can keep my job and continue to provide. Tai was recently seen by his veterinarian for a UTI and to make sure his diabetes is still under control. I am managing as best as I can, but I am tapped out. I have been trying to find a second job, but it's not easy working a full-time job already. I don't have much free time and I need to be home right after work for his second dose of insulin. I never imagined my life like this. I struggle constantly, but I make things work. I have an amazing family, but they can only do so much and unfortunately, pets fall to the back. If you know me, you know I love my pets with all my soul. Tai is the love of my life and I will do anything for him. I have tried CareCredit multiple times, I’ve tried credit cards, loans. I’m never approved. Right now, Tai is sick and I hate to see him in any kind of pain or discomfort. He was at the vet 2 weeks ago and now he needs to be seen again. It’s constant. I’m trying to get back on track and save, but it seems impossible. If you could please donate so I can get him to the vet this month, we would be very grateful. I know Tai will be so happy once he feels better. He’s losing hair, scratching like crazy; I’m pretty sure it’s an ear infection as well, but next? It could be anything. He is on flea preventative and so is my cat, so I know fleas are not the reason he is doing this. I flea comb them daily and they are all clear. I usually am able to handle it with no problem, but I have reached the point where I have absolutely nothing and I need help. I figure there is no harm in reaching out and asking. I know most people say surrender if you can’t take care of your pets. I would never do that. I could never do that. 11 years with my baby boy and we’ve been good so far. Everyone hits bad patches in life. I have made a GoFundMe once before, maybe 5 years ago, for the same reason: Tai. I always make sure my pets eat before me and Tai has his insulin and they have their treats because that is my job; they didn’t ask to be here. Like I said, I got Tai very, very young and had no idea this would happen or that the vet would be so expensive, but I would never ask for help if I did not absolutely need it. This would help to get tai to the vet asap and for any future visits if there is anything leftover.

Thank you ..❤️