Support for Moira's End-of-Life Care

2024 has really been the worst.

No, really. If you aren’t familiar with our story, 2024 has really been the year from Hell, and it’s only June. It started in April, honestly, when my life partner had to have emergency gallbladder surgery which was incredibly scary (we’re happy to say that he’s made a great recovery). Literally two weeks after that, thieves stole our vehicle right out of our driveway, and it’s been a struggle, fighting with the insurance company.

And, unfortunately, we are losing one of our beloved family members unexpectedly.

Our Blue Heeler Moira came into our lives in October of 2016 as a baby. She is, without a doubt, my ride or die. Over the course of her lifetime, she and I formed a very strong bond through therapy dog training. Hell, before my father passed away, she was his favorite of our five much-loved dogs. Moira and I have been through a lot together, and she is such a remarkably intelligent and sweet dog and the reason I’m able to bring Bluey to life for kids everywhere as a character entertainer and performer; she and I started watching Bluey together several years ago (since both Moira and Bluey are Blue Heelers!), and we haven’t looked back since.

On June 2nd, we took Moira in to the vet for what we thought was an abscessed tooth. Sadly, the vet had worse news for us, and after taking x-rays and conducting a biopsy, the vet determined that what she had, instead, was a very aggressive form of cancer that has spread into her sinuses and completely decimated parts of her upper jaw. In fact, the vet was not very positive about her outlook because of how aggressive this cancer is, and it breaks my heart to report that it is terminal. Given this diagnosis, the vet has provided us with the meds to make her comfortable until the end, but I need your help.

As I mentioned, the diagnosis has caught us completely off guard. Moira is only 7 and 1/2 years old, so this news is devastating to both Seth and I. Moira is (and forever will be) my best friend and the best girl. As such, we want to be able to afford her the best end-of-life care that we can. We have scheduled an in-home euthanasia on July 1st for her so that she may pass in peace and comfort, knowing that she will forever be loved by us. The costs of this, unfortunately, exceed what we can afford at this time. I know the economy and costs of living really suck right now. Believe me; we’re feeling it, too. But, I’d love to be able to do this for her after all of the happiness she has granted me in her short life.

Every little bit helps and will go toward ensuring Moira crosses the Rainbow Bridge with love and dignity. Although I’ve saved up a good portion, there are a lot more costs to consider, such as her transport after her passing and the individual cremation of her remains.

it’s totally understandable if you’re unable to donate—life sucks for everyone right now. Even sharing helps.

I want to thank everyone for reading our story, from the bottom of my heart. Every donor will receive a personalized thank you card from myself and Moira.