A few weeks ago I had the make the hardest decision I've ever made - my faithful, loving companion of 11 years was very sick and after 2 nights in the hospital was showing no signs of improvement. His long-term prognosis wasn't good, and prolonging his suffering for my own sake felt deeply selfish and unfair. Having to make this choice broke my heart, but I know in the end giving him a peaceful and comfortable transition was the best thing I could do.

He was by my side through all the ups and downs of the last decade+, my loyal sidekick on mural projects, art shows, bike adventures, and road trips. He taught me so much about unconditional love, patience, and joy and I miss him more than I can stand.

I know he also brought so much joy to others and I'm so grateful I was able to share him with the world, seeing people's faces light up when they saw him was so meaningful and fulfilling. With that in mind, I'm now reaching out to the community for help in offsetting the significant cost of his end of life care. If he ever brought a smile to your face, please consider making a small donation. As a working artist, I'm rarely in a position of financial security and every little bit helps relieve the pressure and enables me to better navigate the grief of his loss. Thank you all so much.