Hello my dear friends, family, and strangers.

***UPDATE: AFTER DOING MORE RESEARCH ON VET HOSPITALS THAT PERFORM TPLO’s— we are leaning toward FREMONT WARM SPRINGS PET HOSPITAL. It is closer than Davis and Sac so, it easier for us to get to. It will cost 5,200$ with no hidden fees which is almost half of what I was originally quoted. My insurance will cover up to 90% of the cost but I will be paying that upfront before getting reimbursed. ****

I'ma start by saying, asking for help is often a struggle of mine. A residual symptom of my adult experience– being disappointed by others and always being the one to have to do everything if I want it to get done at all. Fortunately, it is not as hard for me to ask others to help me, help someone else. In this case it’s my companion animal and ESA, babygirl Kahlo and she indeed needs your help! So, as I force myself to consider that this too is a part of the commitment I made to always care for her. I am reaching out to my community because she is one of the most important beings in my life. For her I will bear the discomfort of admitting we need help.

Anyways, let me expand on Kahlo's situation and I hope you will consider donating or at the very least share this fundraiser on your socials. Anything at all, no matter how small, helps and I am deeply grateful to those who take the time to make a contribution or give our fundraiser visibility. Truly.

About a month or two ago now, I came home from work and noticed Kahlo was limping. She was avoiding using her hind left leg and putting most of her weight on her right leg. That limping progressively got more prominent with her gait noticeably facing outward like a duck. Sitting down was more obviously a task for her and when she did, she looked uncomfortable. I ended up taking her to the vet hospital, of course. There, she was diagnosed with CCL Disease. ''DISEASE'' makes it sound much scarier. Admittedly, I freaked out at first and the news had me pretty emo for a good week. But the reality of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease is that it is a common condition in dogs. Regardless of it being a typical condition for many dogs and due to Kahlo being a pitbull type breed/s, she has a genetic predisposition to it— it doesn't change the fact that MY BABYGIRL IS IN PAIN YA’LL.

Additionally, Kahlo has basically torn her back left knee joint (ACL), is at risk of tearing the other knee, and needs TPLO surgery ASAP. I'ma keep it a buck– it's not at all a cheap surgery. At most, what the vet quoted me is $10,000. As you can imagine, that number has got me stressin’. Luckily, I do have pet insurance but I'm still going to have to pay out of pocket a considerable amount. And that's a considerable amount that I don't have. In this economy? Working the job I work? HELLO!? You know damn well I ain’t ballin’. But anyway, the plan is to go further out to Sac or Davis for a cheaper quote so, atm I can't confidently say what the final charges will be.

That’s why I am asking for all the help I can get. Without this surgery, she will be subject to a life of pain. In her current condition, Kahlo cannot live life on her terms. She cannot run, she cannot jump, and she cannot play with other dogs or roughhouse with my nephew. That means no long walks, no hikes, no dog parks. This prevents her from doing what is in her nature as a dog. Most importantly, it prevents her from doing things that make her whole and happy. With the TPLO surgery, Kahlo will be able to live her life to the fullest. It also will give her a chance to have more years with me and the countless other people that love her. I made a commitment to her the day I rescued her as her protector and her guardian to give her a fulfilling life to the best of my ability. Beside that commitment, she has saved me in ways that I could never truly repay her for. I am– truly– still alive because Kahlo is one of the reasons, I continue to dust myself off, suck it up, and keep it pushing. Kahlo is getting this surgery, period, punto. I consider doing this for her non-negotiable. She is the sweetest soul and most loving girl, it is the least that she deserves. With more gratitude than I can currently express, thank you again friends.