Hello, my name is Chelsea, and I’m reaching out during what has truly been the worst week of my life. In just a few days, everything came crashing down at once.

I was unexpectedly let go from the job I loved due to the business closing its doors. On my way home from my second-to-last day, I hit black ice and slammed into a guardrail multiple times. Thankfully, my dogs and I walked away okay — but my car didn’t.

And then came the hardest blow. My sweet 10-year-old Bullmastiff/Boxer mix, Blu, who has been having mysterious health issues, finally got new test results. His vet believes we may be facing either a metabolic disease or cancer. Getting a full diagnosis and treatment plan is far beyond what I can manage financially right now — and it breaks me to admit that.

Blu is still so full of life: playful, cuddly, gentle, silly, always ready for a snack or a game of ball. He deserves a chance to get better. He deserves comfort, care, and time.

This week felt like a tsunami hitting my world, and I’m doing everything I can to keep moving forward. I’m humbly asking for help — to get back on my feet and to give my boy the medical care he truly needs. Any support, no matter the size, means more than I can ever express.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story.