Help Us Overcome & Keep Our Family Strong

Goal:

 USD $6,000

Raised:

 USD $370

Campaign created by Nicole Snuffer-Kelly

Campaign funds will be received by Nicole Snuffer-Kelly

Help Us Overcome & Keep Our Family Strong

Hello friends and kind-hearted strangers,

I am reaching out with a heartfelt and difficult request. I’m a chronically ill woman who is primarily bedbound due to my own health conditions. I also care for my beloved companions Crowley and Aurora, both of whom are facing serious health challenges. Moses’ check up keeps being postponed as a result. 

I am already struggling to make ends meet with an extremely low income, and the medical expenses for both myself and my companion cats are overwhelming. Between managing my own chronic illnesses and ensuring the boys stay healthy with their treatment, the costs are more than I can handle on my own.

In the past all donations have gone to the cats veterinary care, primarily Aurora but here I humbly ask for help to get us through the upcoming months extra bills and expenses. Crowley has a balance with the same vet as Aurora. Despite FreeAnimalDoctor fundraising for his echocardiogram, labs and check up; the specialists cant/wont read his blood work until I can pay the remaining balance. I know the fundraising has to go to our basic needs first and foremost but I am hopeful that our family will flourish and I will keep gaining strength in this new chapter of my life.

Any donation, no matter how small, would mean the world to me and the boys. Your support will help keep us going through this challenging time. Regardless if you are able to donate, simply sharing this with others would be a huge help.

Thank you for your kindness, love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.

All my best,

Nicole

Recent Donations
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Anonymous Giver
$ 20.00 USD
2 months ago

Neat Noodle
$ 20.00 USD
3 months ago

Sending love!

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
3 months ago

I'm sorry for what you are going through snd can identify. ❤️

Anonymous Giver
$ 15.00 USD
3 months ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 25.00 USD
3 months ago

I love you and the boys bunches!

Stephanie Mass
$ 15.00 USD
3 months ago

Miriam
$ 20.00 USD
3 months ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
4 months ago

Sending tons of love and high energies for health and full recovery for Aurora and Crowley and that Moses stays healthy!

Anonymous Giver
$ 15.00 USD
5 months ago

Elaine Mass
$ 25.00 USD
5 months ago

Stephanie
$ 25.00 USD
5 months ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 15.00 USD
5 months ago

Anonymous Giver
$ 25.00 USD
5 months ago

Vanessa Stepanenko
$ 50.00 USD
5 months ago

Updates

Update #4

May 11th, 2025

Happy Mother’s Day to All Types of Caregivers
I hope everyone is able to find something meaningful in Mother’s Day, even if you don’t have human children. There’s so much nurturing energy in the world, and many of you are incredible fur or plant parents. Personally, I’m trying to acknowledge my own efforts as a cat mom, even during a time when I don’t feel like I’m quite measuring up.
Over the past month, I’ve been focusing on keeping my “oxygen mask” on first—managing extra infusions, treatments, tests, and other ongoing health challenges. April was hard, but I did learn a lot. I'm hoping to pull out of this crash before summer arrives, since the heat is always hardest on my body.
As May began, I received my SSDI and was able to pay off some of my back bills. It hit me that I’ve been in survival mode for months—just trying to catch up. Right now, I have $11 to last until June 3. With my limited income and the severity of my health issues, I simply can't get out of this hole on my own. I also don’t have a mother to turn to for support or even just to talk with. Naturally this hurts.
Until I can break even, I can’t take my cats to the vet, and that’s been weighing heavily on me. Aurora is overdue for his cancer, kidney, and asthma check-up, which is terrifying. Every share and every donation has meant the world to me. If you feel moved to do so, please keep sharing, praying and/or donating.
P.S. I know I include a lot of detail, and some have asked why. It’s because I value transparency, especially since some of the communities I belong to have been hurt by scams and grifters. I want people to feel confident that any donations go directly to bills and care needs. I’m happy to provide numbers and specifics if it helps build that trust.
Update #3

March 25th, 2025

Urgent help needed!

I need support through sharing or donating or extra prayers in the prayer section I knew we wouldnt make it through March on $757. Well the boys insurance is now set to cancel. It has been the only way Ive been able to care for them Im terrified and am trying hard not to think the worst. It didnt help the cancellation notice came on the anniversary of Blaises' passing; the reason we got the boys insurance. I am desperate for my divorce but cant get there with everything currently. My abuser said he knew i was owed spousal support and then he disappeared with our retirement. I just totalled my bills through april 2. It was 1081.86 that doesnt include any household items, taxes (for protection from abusers actions), and doesnt include the remainder of Crowleys bill. Until its paid, they wont see the boys. Aurora is due for an appointment and of course im worried sick for my boy. Im sorry this isnt as cheery of an email but a wise friend suggested i reach out. If you or someone you know that would like to donate specifically to a certain bill, please note in donation or msg me. I am aware everyone seems to be struggling and appreciate reading the update. Please do share to anyone you think would want to help (ie: larger social media presence.) Thank you all for your love and support.

Update #2

March 22nd, 2025

I hope this message finds you well! I'm reaching out with an update on my fundraising efforts for annual excess expenses beyond my means (registration, maintenance, pge, insurance increases, medications, divorce support) and our health as a family. Thanks to the generous support we already received, we kept the lights on last month & had some of the past pge bill forgiven. However, I am in dire need of spreading the word on the fundraiser to get by currently. As for the boys, their Healthcare is on hold and I keep trying with grants.  
Every donation, no matter the size, brings me one step closer to reaching my basic needs. If you're able to contribute again or share our cause with others, I would be incredibly grateful. Email chains, facebook, instagram, whatsapp and other social media all can help. 

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Thank you for your continued support for our family and gaining my independence! I long for the day i can repay the kindness and love weve received.
Update #1

February 24th, 2025

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help kicking off our fundraiser. Doing this fundraiser is hard because it is not just for the cats. I am very grateful and so far we raised enough for 1 big bill this month.
This is an ongoing campaign and I would like to do more for donors, like a silent auction or raffle (if you have ideas, please contact me). Every donation brings the boys and I closer to stability and freedom. Along with bills and healthcare, my deep prayer is to get divorced, that last piece to be free. Please continue sharing the campaign with friends and family – whether by email and/or social media. Currently there are no updates on the boys aside from their usual awesomeness:)

With gratitude,
Nicole, Moses, Aurora, & Crowley 

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