Help a Family Heal After a Heartbreaking Loss

This past year has been one of unimaginable challenges for our family. As an independent contractor, I’ve faced significant financial hardships, taking months away from work to support my daughter through an extremely traumatic experience. She was missing for five days and during that time, our world was turned upside down. While we’ve worked hard to heal from the events that transpired during those days, the emotional toll on our little family has been immense.

In an effort to bring light and love back into our lives, we welcomed a dog into our family, Stort AKA Stort the Tort, Stortellini Tortellini, Tortellini Chicken Beanie, Stortoise the Tortoise & Lil Urtle Vert. He was more than a pet—he became a source of comfort, joy and deep healing for all us and anyone he crossed paths with. His unconditional love helped us rebuild our spirits during one of the darkest times in our lives.

Tragically, our beloved dog was taken from us far too soon. After using a product intended to protect him (Frontline Plus flea and tick treatment), he became gravely ill and passed away. On top of the heartbreak of losing him, we are now faced with mounting vet bills and the cost of his final expenses, as well as the wellness care we had begun for him before his untimely passing.

With Christmas around the corner and limited financial resources available, we are humbly reaching out for help. Every dollar will go directly toward covering the vet bills and final expenses for our sweet boy and any remaining funds will be used to provide some semblance of a holiday for my daughter's after all we’ve endured.

Your kindness and generosity will not only help us through this difficult time but also remind us that there is still so much good in the world. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us honor the memory of the dog who brought love and light back into our lives.