Safe home for my furry friends

Hello, my name is kourtney McIntyre.

 

I am not typically a person to reach out for help, but I know my limits and I know when help is needed. This is one of those times.

 

I recently moved, for the 4th time in two years this past week. This has been a huge relief for me due to have been living in an abusive household. My aunt was kind enough to allow me to stay in her guest room while I take some time to save money to get back on my feet.

 

Unfortunately, I have hit a detrimental bump in the road where I am no longer able to keep my two cats, olive and theo, with me while I stay here to save money for an apartment.

 

My aunt recently adopted a dog, who was a stray before my mom took her in. Sophie is a sweet pup who loves people— but doesn’t love cats. I have been keeping them in my room for the time being however it has become no longer safe for them here which has resulted in the heartbreaking reality that I have to find temporary homes for the two of them until I can afford my own apartment.

 

My cats, olive and Theo, are my everything. They are my family. I have had them for the last 3 years and they have helped me in more ways than I can ever comprehend. They have been registered as emotional support animals via my therapist so loosing them is something that will hit me very hard. I am trying everything in my power to avoid having to bring them to a shelter; losing them is something I wouldn’t ever be able to recover from.

 

so I’m, reluctantly, asking for help. I’m a hard worker. I currently work full time, five days a week at Trader Joe’s along with doing Uber eats whenever my days allow me to do so. But life is expensive. I’ve been on my own sense the age of 16 due to unfortunate living circumstances as both of my parents struggle severely with addiction. The move to my aunts house was abrupt—but much needed. I’ve moved around a lot and I’m doing the best I can to stay afloat. This gofundme would help me more than words can explain and I could finally be able to put a down payment on an apartment of my own.

 

Once again I am reluctantly asking for help but I do know when it’s needed. Olive and Theo mean the world to me and Im trying my hardest to get the three of us into a save, cozy living situation. Thank you so much, anything helps.

 

All of the love,

Kourtney