Cleo, my beloved cat, has been with me since she was eight weeks old in 2016. She’s been by my side through every major moment in my life, including all my pregnancies, and has become my emotional support animal and my soulmate in feline form. Cleo is not just a pet—she’s my right hand in motherhood and a cherished member of our family, especially to my five children.

A couple of days ago, Cleo suddenly became lethargic and I knew something was wrong. This morning, I took her to the vet and learned that she was severely anemic and her liver was failing. The situation was life-threatening and urgent. The clinic referred me to two hospitals for a blood transfusion that could save her life. As a full-time employee and a mom of five, bills are always tight, but saving Cleo’s life was my top priority.

I am asking my community for help to cover Cleo’s vet bill for her emergency blood transfusion. Cleo has been such a big part of my life and my children’s lives, and your support would mean so much to us. Thank you for helping a mother in need and for giving Cleo a chance to recover and stay with the family she loves.