My name is Patricia, and I’m raising funds for myself and my beloved dog, Aramus Zion. After years of abuse, I made the difficult decision to leave everything behind to save our lives. We were forced to live in a shed, surrounded by danger and fear, and I suffer from PVD, which makes walking even half a block excruciatingly painful. Aramus Zion, my sweet pit bull, was constantly threatened by aggressive dogs, and together we felt the weight of hopelessness and fear every day. One day, we escaped through a hole in the fence and walked for hours in the heat, praying for safety. We arrived in Durant, Oklahoma, homeless and alone, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to. Despite the pain and exhaustion, I kept moving for Aramus Zion’s sake, even as he developed blisters on his paws. After nine months of homelessness, I was finally approved for SSI, but it’s barely enough to survive. I bought a car, but it breaks down constantly, and we lived in it until I could afford a house with a fenced yard for Aramus Zion. I thought we’d found a blessing, but the reality was heartbreaking. The house is unsafe, with broken appliances, unreliable electricity, and a landlord who openly told me about her past with drugs. My income is very limited, and after rent and utilities, there’s nothing left for food, clothes, or emergencies. The first day I moved in, I cried, realizing how dire our situation was. I need surgery on my shoulder and more MRIs to assess brain damage from years of abuse, but I can’t afford the bills. Aramus Zion also needs veterinary care for stomach issues and a knot in his neck. He’s my best friend, my love, and I can’t imagine life without him. We desperately need a fresh start—a safe home, reliable transportation, medical care, and enough to eat. I left everything behind to protect us, and now I’m asking for help to rebuild our lives. Please know that everything I’ve shared is true, and it’s only a small part of our story. I pray for compassion and support so we don’t fall through the cracks. Your help can give us hope, healing, and a chance to start anew, free from abuse and fear.