Those who know me know I'm a big cat lover, but more specifically, a big senior black cat lover. In 2019, I gave 13 year old Crystal and Christopher another 5+ years of a loving life, and when they passed, I went to find my next set of black seniors, and that's where this story starts.

In December 2025, I adopted two 15-year-old senior cats, Bella and Saturn, from a local shelter. Just a week after bringing them home, I lost my job of 18 years. As I adjusted to this new reality, both Bella and Saturn were diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma, and Saturn was also found to have carcinoma. I’ve spent most of my severance on their surgical biopsies, ultrasounds, x-rays, supplements, special food, blood work, urinalysis, and chemotherapy, determined to give them the best care possible.

Now, I’m facing the challenge of covering their ongoing medical needs without a steady income. June is going to be exceptionally pricey as I need to get them their 6-month ultrasound followups and pay for two different types of chemotherapy drugs. I will be covering the ultrasounds, but the money raised here will help me pay for next month’s chemo medications (Prednisolone, Palladia and Chlorambucil) and the required oncology visit needed to get their refills. This support will help Bella and Saturn continue their treatment and give them a chance at a pain-free life in their senior years, even if it’s only for a little while.

I want supporters to know I have not stopped looking for work. I have applied to over 50 jobs and have been studying new technologies to add to my resume, hoping to improve my chances at being hired. When I had a job, I frequently donated to others in need and never imagined I’d be on this side of the charitable bridge. Every abandoned senior cat deserves a comfortable life in their golden years, and your support means the world to us. Thank you for helping Bella and Saturn have another month of hope and comfort.

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For transparency:

The oncology visit is $175, a month of Palladia is ~$358, a month of Chlorambucil is ~$58 and a month's worth of prednisolone for both of them is ~$91. I'm hoping to raise about $680 to cover the costs.

You can see some of the biopsy, oncology, and medication invoices here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GQDk108Fj9ad7HzKqfSW0Rc3mZXr6CaZ/view?usp=sharing

Thank you,

Shuu