Help Rebuild After Devastating House Fire

My life changed in an instant when I received a call from ADT while at work, alerting me that my fire alarm was going off. I rushed home, terrified for my two dogs, but thankfully the fire department arrived in time to save them. The fire, which started upstairs between my game room and workout room, quickly spread down the wall into the kitchen and basement. Because it was electrical, the power and heat had to be shut off, leaving my home unlivable and in need of major repairs.

Now, I’m living in a much smaller rental home with my dogs and four fish. While I’m grateful to have a roof over our heads, the space is tight and my dogs don’t have the room they’re used to for running and playing. I also have ten chickens that I visit every other day to feed and care for, which means long drives and extra wear and tear on my car. Managing all of this alone, without help from family, has been exhausting both physically and mentally. Moving what I could salvage, keeping up with work, and making sure all my pets are safe has left me drained and struggling to get a good night’s rest.

I’m raising funds to help cover the costs of repairing my home and boarding my chickens until it’s safe for all of us to return. Having my home restored would mean so much—it would give me and my pets the space and comfort we need, and help me regain peace of mind and restore my mental health. Your support will make a real difference in helping us get back on our feet and back to a sense of normalcy.