<div>The day I saw Cricket's photo, my life, and its purpose became clearer than it's ever been. I learned of a sweet, 14-year-old kitty cat whose elder owner, Ms. Connie, was transitioning into palliative care, and there was no one with whom Cricket could be placed in such an urgent situation, and the thought of this sweet senior kitty going to a shelter after a lifetime indoors with only her human crushed me...so I decided I wouldn't allow it to happen. 
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<div>After bringing Cricket to her new home, I continued providing regular updates to the family so that they could pass along the knowledge that Cricket is safe, loved, and cared for deeply. It wasn't until later that I learned just how meaningful that knowledge was. During those last days of Ms. Connie's life, I learned that the only thing capable of bringing a smile to her face was hearing about how safe, loved, and cared for her baby Cricket was with her new dad (me ). So, I decided to make sure Ms. Connie could stay connected with Cricket for as long as time would allow and sent "postcards" and pics of Cricket through her family. I wanted more than anything to make sure Cricket was loved, and Ms. Connie could have peace of mind that her baby was in good, loving hands. And so the seed was sewn.
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<div>I have decided to use my time left on this Earth to create a safe, forever animal sanctuary that specializes in senior and special needs pets whose owners either pass unexpectedly, are transitioning into hospice or palliative care, or are simply no longer able to provide the required care they need. The magic part is that I want the sanctuary to serve as a place for senior citizens and assisted care residents can come to spend time with the critters hang out in beautiful places with senior pets and enjoy the happiness and benefits of companion pets at a time in life when loneliness is often an unwelcome and looming guest.
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<div>There will be volunteers who will also take some of the more social pets to assisted living facilities to visit those residents unable to leave, and there will be an entire program dedicated to providing updates, pics, and videos to the senior owners whose pets come to live at Cricket's Hollow Pet Retirement Sanctuary.
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<div>*NOTE: Any donation received via check will be listed as Anonymous. I didn't know another way to do it to make sure it's counted toward the goal.
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<div>Amber Estes and I am raising money to help with medical bills for my Mom, Michelle Redlinger. <br /><br />Michelle Redlinger was diagnosed with COVID the week before Christmas was fighting it at home when her oxygen levels dropped and would not come up or stabilize. So, on December 28, 2021, Michelle was taken to Piedmont Henry Hospital by ambulance with low oxygen and what turned out to be pneumonia along with severely damaged lungs from a previous illness. On December 30, she was transferred to ICU. She has remained there and continues her fight against COVID pneumonia. Jack, her husband, continues serving as an NCSO Sergeant who is first on the scene when he is on duty. Ashlynd, Amber and Kyle, her daughters and son-in-law, are supporting Michelle as best they can, but they have few opportunities to talk to her and haven’t seen her since she went to the hospital. 
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<div><br /><br />Michelle has been on the vent twice now and is still in the hospital.  Michelle now has a feeding tube and will have to be at the hospital for at least another 30 days.  While she is off the machines, she has an extremely long way to go.  She is not responding to PT the way the doctors want her to.  She is learning how to speak again, and right now they are trying to get her to move her fingers and toes.  She has lost most of her memory at this time and is working hard to get it back.  Once she is released from the hospital she will have to go to a Rehab center for at least another 30 days. Please continue to pray for her as well as the Redlinger family. <br /><br /><br />
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<div>This gofundme account will go to expected and unexpected expenses the Redlinger family will face while Michelle is fighting this battle. Michelle is unable to work, medical expenses are accumulating, and the family will incur travel, parking expenses, and miscellaneous expenses when they are allowed to see her. All of the Redlingers are generous with their time, their service, and their love, so please consider supporting this family during this time with your thoughts, prayers, and support! If you can contribute to this gofundme, the Redlingers would be ever so grateful!
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