Help Christina Recover and Get Back on Her Feet

On August 27, I was seriously injured and ended up in the emergency room and hospitalized with significant injuries to both of my hands and my leg.

I have 13+ stitches across both hands, including deep injuries to my fingers, and I am currently receiving follow-up treatment because of the pain and difficulty using my hands. My leg also required surgery, and I am currently unable to walk normally without a boot and walker. My doctor expects I will need the walker for at least a month, possibly longer, and I may face a long recovery with lasting nerve damage.

While I was hospitalized, I also had puppies depending on me. I had to temporarily leave the hospital to make sure they were safe and worked extremely hard to find them a safe placement.

I arranged three separate appointments with Pasadena Humane so all of the puppies could safely be taken into their care. They are now safe and available for adoption through Pasadena Humane.

Once I knew the puppies were safe, I returned to the hospital and was readmitted for surgery and overnight medical care.

Right now, I am unable to work and facing continued medical treatment and basic living expenses while I recover. Friends are also helping care for my personal pets while I am unable to care for them myself.

Before this happened, I was working hard to build a future around something I deeply care about. I recently received my EIN for ACT Animal Rescue Foundation and was working on the 501(c)(3) process, with hopes of eventually expanding my rescue work and helping more animals.

I have spent so much of my life taking care of animals and fighting for those who need someone to advocate for them. Even while I was seriously injured, I made sure the puppies were safe.

Now, I need help taking care of myself.

Funds raised will help with:

• Medical bills, surgery, and follow-up treatment

• Medications and medical supplies

• Transportation to medical appointments

• Rent and basic living expenses while I am unable to work

• Food and necessities during recovery

• Care for my personal pets while I recover

My goal is to heal, get back on my feet, return to work, secure stable housing, and continue building ACT Animal Rescue Foundation.

If you are able to donate, thank you. If you cannot, sharing this fundraiser can make an enormous difference.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out, checked on me, offered food, offered help, or simply kept me in your thoughts. I haven’t been able to respond to everyone, but please know that I see the love and support. ❤️