Hi everyone, we are Justine and Olivia, reaching out to our community to help the two most important members of our family: our mom, Susan, and her beloved rescue dog, Ella. Their story is one of hope, love, and resilience.

Ella's journey began in hardship. She was brought to a shelter while pregnant, and while all her puppies found homes, Ella was left behind. For 20 long months, she waited in the shelter, spending her days alone outside, hoping for someone to choose her. Our mom was the one who finally saw her worth. She didn't just give Ella a house; she gave her the family and love she had been waiting for.

When Ella was diagnosed with cancer, our mom made the ultimate sacrifice. She spent her savings on multiple surgeries to save Ella, pouring every resource she had into giving her a fighting chance. Now, that selflessness has put our mom in a heartbreaking position. Susan is battling serious health issues of her own, including Insufficient Pancreatic Syndrome and Colitis. She must take a medication called Creon, which costs thousands of dollars each month, and the financial strain has become unbearable. Because she put everything into saving Ella, our mom no longer has the funds for the urgent dental care she now requires. A devastating side effect of her condition and treatments is that her teeth have begun falling out, and she needs specialized dental procedures that we cannot afford on our own.

Ella still needs ongoing cancer treatment, and our mom needs her medication and dental surgery to regain her health. We are starting this GoFundMe because our mom is a rescuer at heart who would never ask for herself, so we are asking for her. We are hoping to raise funds to cover Susan's urgent dental surgeries, out-of-pocket Creon costs, and Ella's continued veterinary care and cancer monitoring. Whether you can donate or share Ella and Mom's story, your support helps us provide ongoing medical care for Ella's cancer treatment and Mom's essential medications. Every contribution, big or small, makes a lasting impact on their journey to recovery and health.