Hello everyone,

My name is Bee, and I’m reaching out from a place of deep love and vulnerability. My cat, Mochi, isn’t just an animal who lives with me, he is a relative who has walked beside me through some of the hardest parts of my life.

When I aged out of the foster care system, I didn’t have the kind of family or foundation most people grow up with. But I had Mochi. He has been with me for years, steady and warm, greeting me at the door like he knew how much I needed someone to come home to. He has been my comfort on nights when the world felt too heavy, and he has held a quiet presence that has taught me more about gentleness, loyalty, and unconditional love than most humans ever have.

Recently, I found out that Mochi has severe gum disease and gingivitis, and without urgent treatment and the removal of several teeth, the vet said he may have to be put down. Hearing that broke something inside me. He still purrs when I look at him. He still tries to be strong. He still chooses to be here with me every day, even through his pain.

In my culture, our animal relatives carry their own spirit and medicine. They aren’t “pets”, they're companions placed in our lives with intention. Mochi has been that medicine for me. He has grounded me, reminded me of softness, and held the kind of love that stays even when life is unstable. Losing him this way would feel like losing a piece of the little family I’ve fought so hard to build for myself.

The cost of his surgery is far more than I can cover alone. I’m a full-time student doing my best to keep us both safe and cared for, but this is something I can’t do without community support.

If you’re able to donate, share, or even send a prayer or good thought our way, it would mean the world to me. Every bit helps. I just want to give Mochi the chance to heal, to breathe without pain, and to keep living the life he deserves — one filled with love, comfort, and the warmth of home.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, for holding us in your heart, and for helping me fight for the little soul who has been my family since I can remember.

With love and gratitude,

Bee & Mochi