Help Daisy Get the Emergency Surgery She Desperately Needs

Yesterday morning, I woke up to Daisy's face covered in blood. She was on the closet floor, a dark clot hanging from her lip. My heart dropped. I was shaking, in shock, sure she had ripped her lip open. The night before, there was no blood and no sign of pain. Like most pets, she didn't want me to look. I eased in carefully, searching for the cut. Then I rushed through the room looking for anything she could have hurt herself on. There was no cut. There was nothing. That's when I realized the blood was coming from inside her mouth. It was her teeth.

What I didn't know in that moment was just how much pain my little girl had been living with, or how urgently she needed help.

And after everything we've survived together, I was facing the one thing I couldn't bear: knowing Daisy was suffering and not having the financial means to give her the care she desperately needed.

Meet Daisy: Ten Years of Unconditional Love

Daisy is my ten-year-old Morkie, my best friend, my greatest teacher of unconditional love, and the only family I have.

When my mother passed away in 2018, Daisy was there. Through every heartbreak, every unexpected turn, every moment when life asked more of me than I thought I had left to give, she was there.

Not because she could fix anything, but because love has a remarkable way of making even the hardest moments survivable.

And Daisy has always had an extraordinary gift for giving that love unconditionally.

Anyone who meets her knows. There's something special about this little soul. She has a way of reaching people, bringing joy into a room, and offering affection so freely that even strangers walk away feeling like they've known her forever.

She's a healer in her own beautiful way.

For ten years, she's given me something that money could never buy: a love that has never wavered, even when everything else in our lives did.

Now, for the first time, I need the kindness of others to help me give that love back to her in the way she needs most.

The Emergency We Never Saw Coming

Daisy has faced health challenges before, including pancreatitis, digestive difficulties, and severe food sensitivities. I've spent years learning how to care for her unique needs and doing everything within my means to protect her health.

But nothing prepared me for what happened that morning.

When I took Daisy to the veterinarian, I had just $120 to my name, with no income expected until my next pet-sitting job gets booked.

The appointment would take nearly everything I had.

But when someone you love is hurting, you don't calculate what they're worth. You find a way to show up.

So we took the soonest appointment.

The veterinarian discovered that Daisy's periodontal disease had progressed to the point that her gums had receded severely, exposing the roots of her teeth that led to the severe bleeding.

The little girl who has brought so much happiness into my life is now living with a mouth so compromised that she can only eat food blended into a soft consistency.

Daisy needs emergency dental surgery, including multiple tooth extractions performed in a single procedure.

The initial dental workup alone has been estimated at $1,500–$3,000+, before the cost of the extractions through multiple quotes including her current vet. No one can offer an exact quote due to the severity of her situation and not knowing how many teeth will need to be pulled, and any supportive treatments that may be needed.

And her dental condition is only one part of what we're facing.

Daisy has also developed a concerning combination of symptoms: excessive thirst, increased hunger, weight gain, a swollen belly, and restless nights.

These symptoms raise the possibility of Cushing's disease, a hormonal condition that requires veterinary testing to diagnose. That evaluation begins at approximately $550, with additional treatment costs depending on the results.

We don't yet know the full picture of what's happening inside her body.

What we do know is that she needs help now.

And I refuse to let the size of a financial obstacle determine the value of her life.

The Six Years That Brought Us Here

As difficult as it is to share this part of our story, I believe vulnerability creates the space for grace to enter.

In 2020, just as the world was beginning to shut down, I was opening the doors to a dream I had poured my heart and soul into: my own skincare business.

After years of dedication to my profession, I had finally taken the leap to build something of my own. It was more than a business. It represented years of devoted hard work, sacrifice, passion, and the possibility of creating a future aligned with my dream life.

I opened the very week COVID began changing the state of humanity and the world around us.

One week later, our apartment flooded.

In a matter of days, I watched both the business I had worked so hard to create and the security of our home unravel. What followed was months of a nightmare battle with corporate housing over a flood that was not our fault in the middle of a global crisis.

It wasn't simply the loss of a home or a business. It was the loss of the foundation I had spent years building, and the beginning of a chapter I never could have imagined.

What followed were six extraordinarily difficult years of trying to rebuild a life while navigating serious health challenges and repeated exposure to mold in multiple living environments, while the rest of the world was also crumbling in fear to be rebuilt in courage and sovereignty.

There were times when the places available to us were simply not safe. Eventually, I made the difficult decision to live in my car rather than continue exposing us to environments that were compromising our well-being.

It wasn't the life I imagined for either of us.

But Daisy was never without my love, my commitment, or my determination to create something better.

I have continued working through my own health limitations, which currently prevent me from maintaining traditional employment. Instead, I offer pet-sitting services through online platforms to generate immediate income while working to rebuild my professional future and establish a heart led business, creating and generating impact in others lives and wellbeing.

I wear every hat. I do what I can with what I have, and I keep moving forward.

Through it all, I've walked with God.

My faith has never meant that life would be without hardship. It has meant believing that even in the most uncertain chapters, there is still a path forward, still a reason to rise, and still goodness waiting to be experienced.

About two months ago, after years of instability, Daisy and I finally found a safe, temporary place to stay.

For the first time in a long time, we had room to begin again.

And just as I was starting to feel that a new chapter was opening for us, I woke up to blood on Daisy's face.

I cannot change what we've been through.

But I can do everything in my power to make sure our next chapter is not defined by suffering.

Why I'm Asking for up to $3,300

I've spent much of my life believing in the power of giving, in showing up for others, and in offering whatever love or support I could, even during my own difficult seasons.

Asking for help is a different kind of courage.

Today, I'm setting aside my pride because Daisy's health matters more than my discomfort with receiving.

Unfortunately, we do not qualify for pet insurance, available payment plans, or grants to cover the care she needs.

That leaves us with a financial mountain I cannot climb alone, especially with the urgency of her dental condition.

Our fundraising goal is $3,300, which will be directed toward Daisy's care in the following order:

1. Emergency dental surgery: Her immediate priority, including the necessary workup, anesthesia, extractions, and veterinary care to address the severe disease in her mouth.

2. Cushing's disease evaluation and treatment: Diagnostic testing to determine whether she has this condition and appropriate treatment if confirmed.

3. Recovery and ongoing healing: Postoperative care, nutritional needs, integrative support under veterinary guidance to help restore her comfort and overall well-being.

Any funds remaining after these needs are met will go toward Daisy's ongoing veterinary care.

My intention is to continue doing everything I can to create financial stability independently, whether through the pet-sitting services I'm offering now or the business I'm working to establish.

If I'm able to cover Daisy's remaining expenses through my own income before we reach our fundraising goal, I will close the fundraiser once her care is secured. And if the generosity we receive exceeds what she ultimately needs, I intend to pay that kindness forward by helping another pet facing a medical crisis through GoFundMe. I plan to share our story along the way on @Daisy.the.Morkie new TT page.

My intention is to receive the help that allows Daisy to get the immediate care she needs before her condition escalates any further.

I believe deeply in the sacred flow of giving and receiving. As we give, we receive. As we receive, we give. This is the natural cycle of abundance, where generosity creates more generosity, love expands through love, and every act of kindness carries the power to touch another life.

The kind of love that creates ripples through the hearts of many.

What Daisy Deserves

Daisy is ten, and she has years of life left in her. Right now, pain and inflammation are taking them from her. Each problem she's facing is tied to the others, and she needs care for every one of them. This surgery is the first step. It means eating without pain, and it starts the work of bringing her body back into balance, with testing, detox support, and ongoing care to follow. Underneath all of this, I believe she is still a vibrant, healthy dog, and she deserves to live like one.

One Small Life. An Immeasurable Amount of Love.

I keep thinking about how much Daisy has given to this world without ever asking for anything in return.

Ten years of love. Ten years of companionship. Ten years of making people smile, bringing comfort where it was needed, and reminding me that even when life feels impossibly heavy, there is still something beautiful worth waking up for.

She has walked beside me through the hardest years of my life.

And now, as I look toward the future, I don't dream of anything extraordinary for her.

I dream of the ordinary things that become extraordinary when you realize they are no longer guaranteed.

Watching her enjoy a meal without pain.

Seeing her sleep peacefully through the night.

Taking her on another beautiful walk, feeling the ocean breeze, and watching her little body move with the freedom and joy I've always known in her.

More mornings together.

More adventures.

More moments when she turns around, looks at me, and reminds me that the greatest gifts in life are often the ones standing right beside us.

I'm am seeking the opportunity to give Daisy the immediate medical care she needs, and to let love, faith, and the generosity of others help make that possible.

If Daisy's story has touched your heart, please consider making a donation. No amount is too small, and sharing her story can be just as meaningful in helping us reach someone who can contribute.

I am also available for professional pet-sitting services in Southern California area. You can find my services through my Linktree- https://linktr.ee/devotedforpets.

I believe with all my heart that after years of surviving, we are ready for a season of healing, stability, and joy.

Daisy has spent her life giving love to the world.

Today, I'm asking the world to give a little of that love back to her.

From the deepest place in my heart, thank you for seeing her, for caring, and for helping me fight for the beautiful life she deserves.

With unconditional love and gratitude,

Krystina & Daisy