Stephanie S

During the recent storm, a storm that surpassed the blizzard of 78' local ironworker Matt Lyons climbed a tree to rescue Pixie, a cat who was stranded and unable to get down. While others were unable or unwilling to help, Matt stepped up without hesitation and safely brought Pixie down. This fundraiser is not for hardship or emergency expenses. It’s simply a way for the community to say thank you for his kindness and willingness to help when it mattered. If you’d like to contribute, consider it a gesture of appreciation for someone who didn’t ask for recognition — but deserves it. All funds will go directly to Matt. Video can be seen here: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8xSHa1K/

Help Mr. Edward Sheeran Get Back on His Paws (and Out of Trouble) So… my cat, Mr. Edward Sheeran — yes, named after the singer because he’s fluffy, ginger, and full of feelings — decided to spice up my home remodel by eating part of it. We’re still not sure what exactly he swallowed, but whatever it was, it definitely wasn’t food-adjacent. At first, I thought it was just a furball (he’s a Maine Coon, so basically a walking feather duster). Then he started yowling — and I, being a supportive cat mom, thought he was just “singing” again. Turns out, he was in serious pain. I rushed him to the 24-hour emergency vet, and they said he needed surgery immediately. Emergency vet = emergency prices. $8,000 later, Ed’s alive and back to judging me from the couch, but my emergency credit card is officially doing the walk of shame. Ed isn’t an official therapy cat (no paperwork yet), but we’ve been trialing it. He’s been visiting nursing homes in his stroller, letting residents pet him, and somehow managing to melt even the grumpiest hearts. He’s that kind of cat — the kind that makes people believe in good things again. I’m not expecting anyone to cover everything — just hoping for a little help digging out of the hole this left. I’ll post proof of the vet bill because, sadly, people do get scammed online. That’s not me. If you know me, you know I’d give my last dollar to help someone or some creature in need. If you can chip in, even a few bucks, I’ll make sure your kindness gets paid forward — probably in the form of another rescued animal or an elderly person getting a surprise cat cuddle. And honestly, if you’ve ever met Ed, you already know he’s worth it. He’ll charm you, judge you, and then leave you one of his famous furballs as a thank-you gift. Thank you for helping Mr. Edward Sheeran get his second chance — and for letting me breathe a little easier. ❤️ 100% of funds will go to his medical bill