Anyone who knows me knows that Haisley isn't just a pet—she is my shadow, my therapist, and the heart of our home. Usually, Haisley spends her days maintaining all household chores, upholding her neighborhood watch duties and making sure her brothers are well groomed and behaved. But right now, that silly, happy version of her is gone.

Haisley has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma in her pelvis and back right leg. This mass has begun to aggressively deuterate her 6th and 7th vertebrae, causing her to lose mobility functions and with the concern it will begin to spread to her other leg and vital organs. The reality is as blunt as it is heartbreaking: this is a life-or-death situation.

We have met with the top oncology and neurology specialists in the state and have gone through what seems like endless testing, blood panels, scans and treatment options. The doctors have been very clear: without medical intervention, Haisley will not make it to summer. I have been faced with making a non-reversible decision on how to move forward with treatment, with a 10 day deadline date.

We were presented with 3 routes; amputation of her right leg and 28 consecutive days of intensity-modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiation therapy or begin the end-of-life transition with palliative care. After endless hours of weighing her options, evaluating all the risks versus the possible outcomes; I have made the choice to move forward with stereotactic radiation treatment. This route will hopefully slow down the tumor growth, kill any new cells that try to mutate and most importantly offer a great amount of pain relief. She will undergo 5 days of location specific radiation in high doses and then move into the recovery and rehabilitation chapter.

Watching Haisley go from the exuberant star of the show to fighting just to get through the day is a pain I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I’ve always joked that Haisley is "priceless," but unfortunately, the veterinary world has put a very real price on her life: almost $30,000.00 thus far.

Between the surgery, the specialist fees, and the emergency stabilization, the costs have completely overpowered me. I have been doing everything I can—expending her entire insurance policy maximum payout, emptying savings and exhausting every credit option—but we are still staring at a gap of $10,000.00 that stands between Haisley and an opportunity to prevail through this debilitating disease or lose the fight against it within a matter of weeks.

This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. I’m not ready to say goodbye, and Haisley still has so much life left to live.

If you can donate: Even the cost of a cup of coffee helps bridge the gap.

If you can’t donate: Please share this link. One share could put this in front of the person who helps us reach the finish line.

We aren't asking for a "luxury" procedure; we are asking for help to keep our best friend and the foundation of our sall household on this earth. Thank you for your kindness, your shares, and for helping us fight for Haisley.