Emergency Fundraiser for Kitty Lionel – Help Us Save a Beloved Shop Cat

Dear friends and community,

We’re reaching out during an urgent and heartbreaking time. Karen Estremo, the heart behind The Dragon and the Rose in Santa Ana, California, is facing an unexpected crisis—her beloved shop cat, Lionel, is very ill and in need of immediate and intensive veterinary care.

Lionel isn’t just a pet—he’s a cherished member of our metaphysical shop family. He’s comforted countless customers, brought warmth and magic to our space, and has been Karen’s loyal companion through thick and thin. Right now, Lionel is fighting for his life, and the costs for his emergency medical care have grown rapidly.

We’re humbly asking for your support. This is an emergency situation, and we need to raise funds as quickly as possible to cover Lionel’s vet bills and ongoing treatment. Every donation—large or small—helps ease the financial burden and gives Lionel a fighting chance.

Please consider donating, sharing this message, and keeping Lionel in your thoughts. Let’s come together as a community to support someone who has given so much love, healing, and kindness to others.

With deep gratitude,

The Dragon and the Rose Family