kathy kehl

My name is Kathy, and I have some problems that I never had before. I recently have been sick and hospitalized and went into a coma. I had to learn how to walk again, and I'm having issues with balance after I broke my left ankle. I am unable to work at this time. I have a service dog and others as well that I take care of. We are unable to get any help because my mom died 5 years ago of ALS. I took care of her until she passed away.

My name is kathy, and I am reaching out for help for myself and my beloved dogs. Over the past several years, my life has been turned upside down by a series of medical injuries. After caring for my mother through her battle with ALS and holding her as she passed, I tried to rebuild my life by working in a warehouse. Unfortunately, I suffered three concussions—two of them severe—due to workplace accidents, including being struck by a falling metal gate and later by a heavy box of books. These injuries left me with short-term memory loss, vision problems, balance issues, and even put me in a coma. I now require ongoing medical treatments and have been told by doctors and my psychiatrist that I may never be able to work again. Recently, my balance issues caused me to fall and break my ankle, making daily life even more challenging. Despite my efforts to seek help, I keep getting shut down and currently have no income. Through all of this, my dogs have been my lifeline—especially Skippy, who has saved my life twice. They are my family and the reason I keep fighting. Every donation will go directly toward keeping a roof over our heads, covering rent, medical bills, and making sure my dogs are safe and cared for. I always put their needs first, even if it means going without food myself. If I lose my dogs, I lose the other half of my heart. I am honest, trustworthy, and have spent my life helping others. I never imagined I would be in this position, but I am asking for your support to help us stay together and keep our home. Any help you can give means the world to me and my dogs. Your kindness will make a real difference in our lives during this difficult time. Thank you for reading my story and considering a donation.

I never imagined I’d be in a situation like this. After surviving a coma, learning to walk again, and enduring three concussions and septic shock, I’ve found myself struggling to keep up with medical bills and rent. My two dogs are all I have—they fill the void left by losing my mom, and their unconditional love keeps me going. They mean the world to me, and without them, life wouldn’t be worth living. The financial strain has been overwhelming. I owe $900 for an ambulance ride and $19.72 for medications given to me on the way to the hospital. Because of my health setbacks, I haven’t been able to work, and now I’m unable to pay my rent. My landlord is planning to go to the courthouse in two weeks, and I’m terrified of losing the only home my dogs and I have. I’ve even had to feed them old cat food I found because I have no money for dog food, and it breaks my heart to see them go without. Any help or support will make a difference. I’m ashamed to ask, but I’m desperate to keep my little family together. I promise to pay it forward when I’m able to work again, because I’ve always been honest and dependable. I’ve spent my life giving to others, and now I find myself needing help. I would be deeply grateful for anything you can give. Thank you for reading my story and for considering a donation to help me and my dogs.

My name is kathy, and I’m reaching out for help during the hardest time of my life. After caring for my mother through her battle with ALS, I returned home only to face my own health crises. I suffered multiple concussions at work, was hospitalized for septic shock and spent weeks in a coma. When I woke up, I had to learn how to walk and feed myself all over again. On top of that, I broke my left ankle and now struggle with memory loss. Both of my parents are gone, and I have no family support or income. My support dog is my only companion, and losing them would break what’s left of my heart. Right now, I am terrified of becoming homeless. My rent is $1,600 a month, and I simply don’t have the means to pay it while I continue therapy and work toward recovery. My support dog is not just a pet, but a lifeline—helping me cope with the emotional and physical challenges I face every day. Without help, I risk losing my home and the only friend I have left. I’ve never been in this situation before, and asking for help is incredibly difficult, but I have nowhere else to turn. Anything you can give will help me keep a roof over my head and stay with my support dog as I fight to regain my health and independence. I am scared, but I am grateful for any hope and support you can offer. Thank you for reading my story and for considering a donation—your kindness means more than I can express.