I never imagined I’d be writing something like this, but I’m trying to do right by my cat, Storm, who is almost 12 years old and has been my little constant through so many chapters of my life.

Over the last several months, I’ve watched her slowly change. She’s lost weight, severe vomiting, lethargic, and her energy isn’t the same, and there are moments where I can tell she just doesn’t feel like herself. After multiple vet visits, medications, and switching to prescription food, her vet now suspects small cell lymphoma. The next step is an abdominal ultrasound so we can finally understand what’s happening inside her body.

I’ve already put everything I can into her care—financially and emotionally—because she’s worth it. But this next step, along with potential treatment, is simply more than I can manage alone. I’m not trying to do anything extreme. I just want answers. I want to know what she’s facing, and if there’s a way to give her more time that’s comfortable, peaceful, and full of love.

Asking for help is hard, but loving her is easy. Any contribution, or even just sharing this, helps me move one step closer to giving her the care she deserves. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for holding space for us.