Katniss, my 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, has been my best friend, my baby, and the love of my life for six years. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with cancer. I spent everything I had to save her, and while she pulled through, it left us homeless. Thanks to the kindness of a friend, we are temporarily staying in his home in Broomfield, but our journey has been incredibly hard.

Now, Katniss needs another surgery. The loving team at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists in Loveland, Colorado, is ready to help her, but I have exhausted all my resources and lines of credit, and I am selling my personal belongings to try to make this happen. As a single person with a disability, Katniss has been my constant companion—she even helped me through the isolation of the COVID pandemic. I can’t imagine my life without her.

Time is of the essence. We need to raise the funds in less than a week. For everyone who knows the importance of the love of a pet, please consider donating—even a single dollar helps. Your support means the world to us, and I thank you in advance for helping Katniss get the care she needs.