Sister and brother Gabby (gray Russian Blue) and Chuckleberry Finn (black Maine
Coone) have been my family since they were born in 2017 to a feral mama I rescued wh
ile
caring for a cat colony in Rockland County. Instead of letting their mother give birth outsi
de to an uncertain fate on a dangerous road, I trapped her so she
could safely have her kittens.
Over the years, Gabby and Chuckleberry have been inseparable from
me and each other, especially after I had to defect from Rockland to Ulster County, due
to what became a difficult situation from the work I was doing.
My cats have brought me deep comfort and joy through thick and thin in my life, and in I
have done everything I could throughout, to care for them and the other cats in my life.
I have dedicated myself to taking care of their health needs throughout the years, and
now at this time, and now Gabby urgently needs seven teeth extracted, while her
brother Chuckleberry needs a large cyst on his back removed after three years of
monthly costly drainings at the vet. Total estimated costs for these surgeries plus pre-
op appointments and essential post medications is $5,500—far beyond what my
musician’s income can cover. I have always given to my community in the ways that I
can, through music, love, and support for local wildlife. Now I need assistance to give
Gabby and Chuckleberry the care they deserve, so they can recover and continue living
happy, healthy lives.
Those who know me know how much cats have shaped my life, and how deeply I care
for them. I am grateful for any help you can offer, whether through this GoFundMe camp
aign (including sharing this URL) and/or by attending our upcoming Fundraiser/Music C
oncert & Art Show to be held on July 29th (7 to 10 p.m.) at Lydia’s Cafe in Stoneridge, N
Y–there is a
minimum donation of $25 to get into the event. A big big "thank you" upfront to owners
Mark and Roni of Lydia’s, total lovers of cats, who offered their venue for the fundraiser.
Please note that any amount you offer will be useful.
*Although the fundraiser is a SEPARATE event from the GoFundMe campaign online,
all collected go to the same place. I humbly thank everyone for their kind support.
With love, Marianne
Marianne
