Hello everyone. This is my first GoFundMe and regrettably, I have to create this in order to cover the cost of vet bills for Doc, the sweetest, cuddliest, and most loving cat, who has now passed. I am so completely heartbroken and this is my first time experiencing the death of a beloved pet and it still doesn’t quite feel real.

Doc is a white & orange Maine Coon, roughly 10 years old. He was (ugh, I hate having to write “was” instead of “is” now) a love bug who enjoyed curling up in my lap or being tucked behind my legs while I slept. And he was content to stay there for as long as he liked. He was a great big brother to my then-kitten Spooks (the ‍void kitty in photos), loving and caring for her, playing with and protecting her. We brought her with us so that they may have their last moments together.

Sadly, he had many recurring health issues and although I wish I could have done more for him, I also didn’t want him to suffer anymore either. We took him to the ER and after many hours, it was decided that (ethical) euthanization was the most caring, selfless, and compassionate thing to do. Unfortunately, the vet visit resulted in a hefty bill, way more than I thought it would be, and to be very honest right now it’s just something I just cannot achieve before the payment deadline, which is only a few months away. I’m honestly really stressing out over it because money is especially tight right now despite job hunting, which has been equally difficult. And to try to come up with the funds on my own is such a hard and near impossible thing to do with a broken heart. So yeah…the sudden & dire need to fund end-of-life care for Doc has not come at a good time at all – not that *any* time is a good time.

I’m going to miss his purring, head-butting, and meowing. I honestly already do. I’ll miss giving him scritches on his chin and soft, fluffy neck. His incessant sassy yelling when I was in the middle of preparing his *special diet* food. I’m going to miss his random sneeze attacks that would make me laugh even when a booger flew out towards me. [Yes, I’ll miss even that lol] I already miss him so much and truthfully, I think I’m going to miss him forever. It still doesn’t feel real yet. I know I keep saying that, but it’s all just so surreal, honestly. I’m just relieved he’s not in any more pain.

If you’ve read this far, thank you for taking the time to read this! It means a lot, truly. Please, if you have the means and are able to/wish to donate, please consider donating to cover Doc’s medical bills! If not, no worries, I just ask you to PLEASE SHARE this GoFundMe so that others may see it and possibly help. It would be greatly appreciated! Stay warm and keep your fur babies safe. Thank you.

Love ya, Doc