KOKO'S FUNDRAISER

My precious Koko is fighting for his life, and I honestly don’t even know how to share this… but it's too significant.

After 4 years of being seizure-free, Koko experienced a cluster of 16 seizures in one night. It was one of the longest and most terrifying nights of my life. I truly didn’t know if he was going to make it. Holding him through every seizure is something that will stay with me forever. 💔

The very next morning, I flew him to Oahu for emergency care. Shortly after arriving, he went into a coma and lost his vision and ability to walk.

An MRI revealed something incredibly rare—pneumocephalus, an air pocket in his brain. We don’t know exactly when it formed, but it appears to be connected to trauma from when he was a puppy. For those who know Koko’s story, you understand how heartbreaking and devastating this is.

We had no choice but to move forward with emergency brain surgery to release the air pocket—without it, he wouldn’t have survived.

A few days ago, he came out of surgery and regained his vision and ability to walk, which felt like a miracle. But the procedure was incomplete, and now he is facing a second major and very risky brain surgery—one that will determine his life.

Doctors here in Hawaii, along with his care team in Texas, have consulted with multiple specialists. No one has seen a case quite like his. It is extremely rare, and we are praying with everything we have for a miracle—for a successful surgery and for his full healing.

This past week has pushed me in ways I can’t fully describe. There has already been so much loss and grief in my life recently that nothing feels fully real. The thought of losing Koko, on top of losing my dad, my Jèddo, my uncles, and so much more in such a short time… it feels overwhelming. I am being tested in every way. My faith is being tested.

For the last 20-years that I've been online, I've built something that has allowed me to be self-sufficient and to take care of those I love. However, after this last year, and especially this last year and these last months taking care of my dad with pancreatic cancer and helping to support him financially, it's put me in a very vulnerable place in every aspect of my life. Now, having Koko's health crisis on top of this...I'm completely overwhelmed.

If you feel called to support Koko’s care, I would be deeply grateful. Your donation will go directly toward his emergency surgeries, hospitalization, and ongoing recovery. Every contribution—no matter the size—truly makes a difference and helps give him a fighting chance.

If we are fortunate enough to reach our goal and go beyond what is needed to cover Koko’s medical expenses, any additional funds will be donated to animal rescues and charities that are very close to my heart, including Animals Lebanon, Give Me a Paw, Little Steps Matter, Barc Dog Bali Squad, and others doing incredible work for animals in need.

If you’re unable to donate, please know that your prayers, love, and even sharing this page mean everything to me.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for loving my boy. Thank you for helping him keep fighting. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏽

Please God, let there be peace, healing, and brighter days ahead.

Koko is in the fight of his life. Your donation goes directly toward life-saving care. 🐾

Thank you for loving Koko like I do.
Every contribution helps cover his surgeries, hospitalization, and recovery.