Leia is a 12-year-old mixed in Thousand Oaks , CA, who needs $2,000 for Open Wound Care.

I 'acquired' Leia when a uni friend asked if I could take over her care they were unable to at the time. I'd fallen in love with her upon meeting her and a couple of days later, my newest family member was home. This was 12 years ago. Now, she's moved across the world with me. She lives where I live (currently CA)

Leia is under the impression that she is human, too. She is very attached to me and unfortunately, i feel the same about her. She likes to camp, hike, hang out on the beach (but not in the water), at the park, and at friends houses. She is fully expectant that you draw a seat for her at the dinner table & that she should be allowed anywhere I go.

Leia is incredibly smart. She's very communicative and will look you directly in the eyes to try and tell you what she wants. I have always been told that its impressive how well behaved she is. She's stoic & calm; she loves other animals (cats included). She also has an uncanny ability to get the biggest dog in the park to be her follower

Lou is currently at ACCESS SFV, and has been hospitalized for 2.5 days. Following mass removal surgery + a partial mastectomy on Friday, Leia developed an infection (possibly from the procedure) which caused abscesses (pus pockets) in the wound. Because it was internal, it affected her kidneys & caused severe anemia.

After 2.5 years of pandemic, and unsteady employment, my savings have been blown by the sudden complications. I cannot meet the over $18,500 in fees at this time and I know that her care is still continuous.