Percy was my pet rabbit, but to me she was family, my best friend, and such a big part of my happiness. At just 5 years old, she was diagnosed with a mass in her lungs after I noticed her breathing had changed. It all came out of the blue. I brought her to the animal hospital, where she was admitted and spent 3 days in an oxygen chamber while they tried everything they could. In the end, I was told the tumor was inoperable.

I brought Percy home so she could be where she was most comfortable. When her breathing got worse, I made the heartbreaking decision to have my vet come to the house to put her to sleep peacefully. Losing her has left me completely lost. She was only five, and I truly thought we would have so much more time together. I miss her more than anything in this world.

Between the animal hospital bills, in-home euthanasia, and cremation, Percy's care and final expenses cost $6,500. I live on Long Island by myself, and I emptied my savings account to give her the care and peace she deserved.

I never imagined I would be in this position, but I decided to make this GoFundMe to help with those costs. Any donation, no matter how small, would mean so much to me and help ease the financial burden after this devastating loss. If you are not able to give, sharing this fundraiser would also help. Thank you for supporting me as I grieve Percy and try to get through this incredibly difficult time.