Mocha and I need your help

It is with such a heavy heart that I am starting this Gofundme page. After 2 very tough years which included my freak accident, needing surgery, those medical bills and now Mocha’s devastating diagnosis and upcoming surgery costs, I have unfortunately ended up here. But thank God for sites like this that give some hope when things seem completely hopeless!

The drive to do what I need to for my Mocha, who has been my most devoted, loyal, kind, smart, funny, sweet, gentle companion and my rock ever since I met him 12 years ago, is stronger than feeling too proud to ask for help!

The emotional toll has already been extreme and I didn’t even think about the financial aspect until I received quotes for his surgery and an estimate for chemotherapy.

I know Mocha is deeply loved by so many. He leaves an impression on everyone he meets. Humans, dogs, cats, even horses are drawn to his gentle demeanor. He is the most considerate, polite, gentle boy and I am so lucky he picked me all these years ago at the shelter where I first met him. He made sure in his quiet yet persistent way, that I would be his human. He succeeded and the joy and comfort this boy has brought me over the years is immeasurable!

I never thought I would need to ask for financial help and worse, that Mocha and I are suddenly on this awful path.

His diagnosis was so unexpected, and started a rollercoaster week of emotions, a week of processing, accepting and educating myself. I am trying to keep things as normal as possible for Mocha, between my meltdowns, while he is healing from the mass removal we didn’t think was going to be a problem. It turns out the mass is a soft tissue sarcoma, grade 3, the worst kind!

Every vet and specialist I have spoken to says that the 2nd cut to get wider margins is critical! As far as we can tell, it hasn’t spread, or at the very least he does not have other masses anywhere!

He is currently doing ok. In good spirits and healthy otherwise, loves our walks and my loving on him. Surgery would need to be next week. I worry about the stress of that for him, the recovery, but the peace of mind is a greater drive.

I need to talk to an oncologist to have a better sense of the chemo treatments and side effects before going down that road. My mantra is that his quality of life is the main priority! He cannot suffer!! I hope to know what to do at every step of this fight! That Mocha will let me know.

There never is a good time for a cancer diagnosis, but you have to fight! So here I am…

If you can, and have even a little bit to spare to help us get through the financial burden of this next difficult chapter, I would be forever grateful and happy to repay as well, once we get through this and I catch my bearings!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart from both of us. I hope to have good news to share soon! ❤️ #fuckcancer