*ADOPTED!!!* Hey y'all, I was able to adopt Winston, thanks to your donations!! It was a turbulent process, but he has adjusted beautifully. I am so grateful to have him here with me. Nothing can ever replace Willow, as she was a uniquely magical spirit, but I really needed another animal, and Winston is perfect. I did keep the name from his former foster mom. He is a year old, so, a distinguished young gentleman with some spicy kitten energy here and there. He is a wonderful cat.

He had an upper respiratory infection when I brought him home, and his fur was covered in fragrance and stale cigarette smoke from the shelter and his former home. He was in moderate respiratory distress, with intense sneezing fits. I helped him with a series of herbal steams and running the hot shower in the bathroom for several days. I also took him to the vet after I saw blood in his nasal discharge, and she prescribed antibiotics. So I definitely had my hands full. He is doing much better now, thankfully! He does have a kitten tooth that needs to come out, but the other vet thought maybe dental chews would do the trick, rather than surgery. On the list of things to figure out.

I took a leap of faith, hoping the job interview I had the same day I met him would come through. But that part did not work out. So I am still diligently looking for work, while considering getting my pet portrait business going again. I was able to get him some essential supplies with the donation money that came through. We could use a bit more money for food, dental chews, and a new toy or two at the moment. CashApp $paintbrushjasper, or here. I have had my pet portraits on the back burner due to moving, health problems, and needing to find a steady job, but I am currently open to doing one or two new commissions. Email me if interested! (It won't let me share my email so I'll try spacing it out:

l u n a s h i p g a l l e r y @ p r o t o n . m e)

Happy Solstice Season from Winston and me! Wishing you all loving blessings in these troubled times.

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Hey everyone, I had intended to add a happy update much sooner than this. However, it has been a turbulent year, to say the least. Thank you all so much for your donations, and for sharing this fundraiser. You helped to make this move significantly easier for me. We did get moved to a new place back in May, and after a lot of chaos, I decided to keep the apartment I subletted.

Willow adapted well, like she always did, and we had some good days here together. Sadly, she passed away suddenly at the end of August. She was my dearest companion for almost 7 years, and the loss has been deeply heartbreaking for me. It was a huge blessing to have her with me for as long as I did, and I miss her a lot.

I am hoping to be able to adopt a cat as my next emotional support animal in the near future. I met this floofy guy yesterday and liked him a lot. He was very sweet and gentle, despite the overstimulating environment. This opportunity came about a little quicker than I have been able to save up for the adoption, but I know he will get scooped up quickly, so I am trying to see if I can make it happen anyway. I am estimating that I need around 250 to 500 to cover the adoption fee, food, litter, toys and treats, a fountain, a cat tower/scratching post, and possible vet visit. I probably don't need everything immediately, but if anyone has funds to spare comfortably and would like to support me in this new adventure, that would be very helpful! Chewy.com also has e-gift cards. I think you just need an email address for that. I also use cashapp $paintbrushjasper.

I figured I would put it out there, and maybe it will all come together in time. He's a special cat, and I feel like we would be good for each other.

But regardless, thanks again for helping me relocate myself and Willow quickly and without putting too much of the burden on any one source of support. It really meant a lot to me.

Love, Jasper

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Willow and I have been living in an apartment with severe water damage for several years now, and the moldy conditions are making me very sick. I need to get out of here ASAP. My health struggles (both chronic and mold-related) have made it impossible to work consistently for over a year now. A few weeks ago we had a big storm and rainwater started streaming down the walls. The landlord still has not even hired a roofer to repair the leaks, yet is pressuring me to pay rent. So this can happen again, any time it rains. And the damage has already been done as far as the mold goes. It's in the walls now. My doctor agrees that the mold is a likely culprit in some of my health issues (impaired lung function, brain fog, chronic fatigue) and that it's imperative to move out of this toxic environment. I really need to get out of here before the weather gets warmer, which will make the mold bloom even more than it already is. It's already so bad that I'm considering living in my car if I can't find another place.

I am doing everything I can to find a new job, but I need money to move with. This will cover things like first month's rent and security deposit, replacing my mattress and other porous furniture, possibly hiring moving and cleaning help, and any other associated fees and expenses. Any extra funds will help me with other survival needs, like securing a passport, herbs to help me detox from the mold, vehicle repairs, or whatever seems most urgent as my next chapter evolves.

I am very grateful for any help you are able to give, and looking forward to starting a new chapter in a safer home. Hopefully I will begin to feel better once we are out of here.

:::UPDATE::: I reached an agreement with the landlord after a volatile exchange this weekend. I won't have to give him any more money, but I have to be out of here by the end of May. I currently am still without a job or a new place to stay. I am open to a variety of possibilities, here at the Crossroads. Deep gratitude to everyone who has donated and/or shared my fundraiser. It gives me hope. Thank you so much!!