Love on Leena (Graceful Passing Fund)

Hello,

That little nugget in the photo there... the one that strongly resembles a wild African dog (Look it up I am not lying).... That is Leena. Two 'e's for 'energetic' and 'exceptionally loud'. She is my home-skillet biscuit (WITH sass for gravy on the side), my protector, my world, my baby. The only being on this earth I love nearly as much as my niece and nephews.... Don't tell my siblings that though .

On January 1st, 2024, I had to rush Leena to the emergency clinic and was informed that she had two tumors on her spleen, and fluid around her heart. That day my world as I knew it came to a screeching halt. The cancer she was presumptively diagnosed with during that visit is called hemangiosarcoma, also known as the 'silent killer'. It is one of the most aggressive forms of cancer in dogs, with most pups passing away within several months, often shorter, of the cancer's discovery. Many pet parents don't even get the opportunity to treat their fur babies before it has progressed too far, but because Leena was treated for her symptoms in time, we have a chance to fight for her health and potentially get her another 1-3 years of life (A lifetime for her and me). I know a diagnosis like this is steeped in uncertainty, but Leena is my world and I HAVE to do everything I can to fight for her.

For that, I desperately need help. I wish I could say I was Mrs. Money Bags, but I can only do so much with my income alone. My baby needs a lot of care and I am not too humble to say that I cannot shoulder this financial burden alone.

I come to you all asking, with every ounce of love in my heart, to help me get her through this bump, this mountain. I am asking those who know and love me, know and love Leena, know the searing sting of pet loss, or even just know the beautiful, wonderful experience of pet ownership, to please help us during this time.

I have been blessed with Leena’s presence in my life since she was a tiny pup. Giant alien head, pot-belly and all. We have spent the last 8 years surviving college (Boiler Up!), the longest road trips (DC to Alabama and back again? Whoo!), spontaneous adventures (Let there be no trail left un-sniffed!), teen pregnancy (her, not me lol), my crazy family, and so much more together. We have spent life together creating secret languages, sharing the same passions (We are the pinnacle of a high quality duet), and navigating poopscapades you guys would NOT believe (just ask the walls of my college apartment...again her, not me. haha).

I couldn't have asked for a better soulmate to do life with. She is the absolute best and just as crazy as I am. We were meant to be....FOREVER.

So, I want my sweet pup to live a long, adventure-filled life full of excess squeaky toys and copious amounts of love. Every little bit will count, every single cent helps. I understand that times are hard for a lot of us right now, financially -- if you cannot donate, please at least share. Please help me to give my baby more time and love on this earth. Anything gifted will be received with gratitude that goes beyond words.

xoxo,

Destiny