Karen/Kaya Vet Bill & more
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A dear friend suggested I try this avenue because my Malamute mix dog, Kaya and I are struggling beyond words to make ends meet since our move to Florida. And Kaya is having a medical issue involving bad leg tremors and severe itching from the heart worm/flea medication called Sentinel that he was given on February 7th. My veterinarian in New Jersey thought he needed something stronger for Florida. She assured me it was very safe and well tolerated in dogs. I should have trusted my gut and stuck with heart gard and Frontline. What we are dealing with now is terrible between his medical condition and my finances.
The additional veterinarian bills now are just making our situation worse..I don't want to leave Kaya's side and I need to find work as soon as possible. I try to bring him with me for auditions or interviews whenever I can since this started.
The veterinarian here, Dr. Trish Kallenback from Crystal River, Fl is very knowledgable and with great bed side manner. I am not sleeping because the tremors in his legs and the biting and itching of himself is going on throughout the night against the tile floor. He is my World and if not for him, finding a place would be 50 times easier. I am not complaining as he is my baby, but we have come to the end of the line, financially speaking, and I just cannot keep posting about my art hoping more will sell. That will not prevent me from going all the way down, and losing everything I worked so hard to keep. My biggest concern always is for the safety, health and welfare of my Kaya Wolfie.
Many of you know that I lost someone very dear to me in an unimaginable way in Vegas 4 years ago this coming April. Kaya Wolfie and I have had to move numerous times since then because of the prejudice that exists over large breed dogs. We are survivors and so I have done everything from working full time as a chiropractic assistent to singing in various bands and selling my original art and prints. I also lived off the money that was left to me after the tragedy. Now, however, we are nearing a point where we could potentially be homeless or have to sleep on a friend's couch inconveniencing their entire family, including their cat who will essentially have to live in a separate room whenever Kaya is around. Kaya and cats do not mix.
I come to my friends, old and new, with my tail between my legs and in total humility. I have been trying to survive as best as I can, but now I am truly desperate. If I lose my car, for example, I will have no transportation for which to apply for jobs or go to gigs, galleries, etc. I am in an uncomfortable living situation right now and looking to find better accommodations for Kaya and I.
Most of my belongings,including my bed, are in my dear friend Leslie's garage. I have truly hit bottom and I need help to buy more time until I can find a stable band, a normal day job and get my art into some galleries, museums and selling again. Many thanks to the wonderful friends who have bought originals or prints from me which has forstalled the inevitable. I am wondering if a mistake was made in leaving NJ because I had just gotten Medicaid and insurance there and now I have neither in Florida.I would have to get Florida license plates, etc. to apply for Medicaid here and with the very rough beginning we have had, and continue to, I am not ready to do that.
It is beyond embarrassing to be at this age and have to reach out like this for help. I have held off as long as I can. Friends have helped as much as they can and I am paying them back gradually. This will be a one time thing for me because I truly believe that if I can raise these funds to live off of for just a couple of months (including having the money for the vet bills)..by the time the money is gone I will have finally been settled and working steadily here in Florida. I spend literally more than 8 hours a day searching for work, so I don't need suggestions about gigs, jobs, etc. I need financial assistance for myself and my Kaya. I will never separate from him or let him down. My bills per month, including the costs of caring for my 4 legged child come to around $2700 (not including vet bills and other unforseen things). I am trying to raise funds to keep us afloat for a couple of months and the funds to pay for the veterinarian bills for my Kaya.
One thought that helps ease my embarrassment about even asking for help is that other artists, such as Van Gogh, never made a dime their entire lives..and had family members and friends support them. I am not in any way comparing myself to Van Gogh, just making a point to make myself feel better about this. I do have very high goals in my life for my art, music and writing and I will never give up on my dreams. I am just in a very tough spot now. I hope I can make everyone proud of me once I am back on my feet again and thriving.
I have done fund raising for wolf sanctuaries, farm sanctuaries, and other animal causes. And for many years have donated to various animal causes and organizations from the sales of my art work. Now I need to ask for help for Kaya and I. As always, my art is available at www.karenwallo.com or contact me directly to find out about an original, a print or a commission to do a painting for your new home. I can ship anywhere in the World. And, Gallery 5 One in Clifton Park, NY has 7 of my paintings available as giclee prints for anyone's budget. I am mentioning this too because it is with great discomfort and embarrassment that I even have to do this GoFundMe. I do not like to ask for something for nothing. I am a giver by nature and it hurts me to be a bother to any of my friends. I would not be doing this if I were not in desparate need.
This GoFundMe is me reaching out to friends I have and will have to help my dog and I with basic survival, at this point. God bless you all and I pray that you will help in any small way that you can. Even $5 or $10 if many donate will add up to some of Kaya's organic dog food and some food, gas for my car, and other bills of necessity I need to pay. I do not want to have to sleep on my friends couch being 'homeless.' Thank you for reading and if you cannot afford to donate even $5 or $10, please share this with your friends on Facebook..particularly those who love animals and support them as I have for many, many years.
Thank you with love and gratitude,
Karen Wallo
The additional veterinarian bills now are just making our situation worse..I don't want to leave Kaya's side and I need to find work as soon as possible. I try to bring him with me for auditions or interviews whenever I can since this started.
The veterinarian here, Dr. Trish Kallenback from Crystal River, Fl is very knowledgable and with great bed side manner. I am not sleeping because the tremors in his legs and the biting and itching of himself is going on throughout the night against the tile floor. He is my World and if not for him, finding a place would be 50 times easier. I am not complaining as he is my baby, but we have come to the end of the line, financially speaking, and I just cannot keep posting about my art hoping more will sell. That will not prevent me from going all the way down, and losing everything I worked so hard to keep. My biggest concern always is for the safety, health and welfare of my Kaya Wolfie.
Many of you know that I lost someone very dear to me in an unimaginable way in Vegas 4 years ago this coming April. Kaya Wolfie and I have had to move numerous times since then because of the prejudice that exists over large breed dogs. We are survivors and so I have done everything from working full time as a chiropractic assistent to singing in various bands and selling my original art and prints. I also lived off the money that was left to me after the tragedy. Now, however, we are nearing a point where we could potentially be homeless or have to sleep on a friend's couch inconveniencing their entire family, including their cat who will essentially have to live in a separate room whenever Kaya is around. Kaya and cats do not mix.
I come to my friends, old and new, with my tail between my legs and in total humility. I have been trying to survive as best as I can, but now I am truly desperate. If I lose my car, for example, I will have no transportation for which to apply for jobs or go to gigs, galleries, etc. I am in an uncomfortable living situation right now and looking to find better accommodations for Kaya and I.
Most of my belongings,including my bed, are in my dear friend Leslie's garage. I have truly hit bottom and I need help to buy more time until I can find a stable band, a normal day job and get my art into some galleries, museums and selling again. Many thanks to the wonderful friends who have bought originals or prints from me which has forstalled the inevitable. I am wondering if a mistake was made in leaving NJ because I had just gotten Medicaid and insurance there and now I have neither in Florida.I would have to get Florida license plates, etc. to apply for Medicaid here and with the very rough beginning we have had, and continue to, I am not ready to do that.
It is beyond embarrassing to be at this age and have to reach out like this for help. I have held off as long as I can. Friends have helped as much as they can and I am paying them back gradually. This will be a one time thing for me because I truly believe that if I can raise these funds to live off of for just a couple of months (including having the money for the vet bills)..by the time the money is gone I will have finally been settled and working steadily here in Florida. I spend literally more than 8 hours a day searching for work, so I don't need suggestions about gigs, jobs, etc. I need financial assistance for myself and my Kaya. I will never separate from him or let him down. My bills per month, including the costs of caring for my 4 legged child come to around $2700 (not including vet bills and other unforseen things). I am trying to raise funds to keep us afloat for a couple of months and the funds to pay for the veterinarian bills for my Kaya.
One thought that helps ease my embarrassment about even asking for help is that other artists, such as Van Gogh, never made a dime their entire lives..and had family members and friends support them. I am not in any way comparing myself to Van Gogh, just making a point to make myself feel better about this. I do have very high goals in my life for my art, music and writing and I will never give up on my dreams. I am just in a very tough spot now. I hope I can make everyone proud of me once I am back on my feet again and thriving.
I have done fund raising for wolf sanctuaries, farm sanctuaries, and other animal causes. And for many years have donated to various animal causes and organizations from the sales of my art work. Now I need to ask for help for Kaya and I. As always, my art is available at www.karenwallo.com or contact me directly to find out about an original, a print or a commission to do a painting for your new home. I can ship anywhere in the World. And, Gallery 5 One in Clifton Park, NY has 7 of my paintings available as giclee prints for anyone's budget. I am mentioning this too because it is with great discomfort and embarrassment that I even have to do this GoFundMe. I do not like to ask for something for nothing. I am a giver by nature and it hurts me to be a bother to any of my friends. I would not be doing this if I were not in desparate need.
This GoFundMe is me reaching out to friends I have and will have to help my dog and I with basic survival, at this point. God bless you all and I pray that you will help in any small way that you can. Even $5 or $10 if many donate will add up to some of Kaya's organic dog food and some food, gas for my car, and other bills of necessity I need to pay. I do not want to have to sleep on my friends couch being 'homeless.' Thank you for reading and if you cannot afford to donate even $5 or $10, please share this with your friends on Facebook..particularly those who love animals and support them as I have for many, many years.
Thank you with love and gratitude,
Karen Wallo
Organizer
Karen Wallo
Organizer
New Market, MD