Hi, I've 27 cats and I need your help
My name is Dani, I'm 32, and I live in the northeastern region of Brazil with my 27 cats. I never planned to have this many animals—it was never a goal—but it happened. As overwhelming as it is to be responsible for so many lives, I don’t regret it. They are my family.
All of them are well-fed, spayed, vaccinated, and living happy lives. I’m fortunate enough to afford premium cat food and vet care when needed. My mom—a saint—helps me with the daily responsibilities of caring for them.
At the end of January, we discovered a lump on the breast of one of our cats, Luna (7 y.o.), who is very skittish and barely lets us touch her. We immediately took her to an oncology vet. She underwent a full mastectomy, and the biopsy revealed an aggressive type of cancer. Fortunately, her lungs and other organs remain unaffected, but cancerous cells are still present, so we are searching for the best chemotherapy protocol for her.
(Luna)
I managed to cover the costs of Luna’s treatment with the help of a few friends, but while checking our other female cats (15 in total), my mom noticed tiny lumps on our oldest ones, Naya and Lola (14 and 12 y.o.). The lumps were barely noticeable, but cytology results suggest breast cancer, meaning they will need the same surgery as Luna. I’m terrified about how I’ll be able to afford their surgeries and ongoing treatment.
You may think I’m irresponsible, and maybe I am. But I’ve done my best to help stray cats find homes in a small town where many people see them as treacherous and untrustworthy. Some of them weren't chosen and stayed with me. Most of my income goes toward my cat's care, and I don’t regret it. They are a fundamental part of the family I’ve built—a small microcosm of joy and love that my mom and I have created.
Each surgery costs 1,720 BRL. The vet explained that he will remove one side of each cat’s mammary chain, send the tissue for analysis, and, depending on the results, may need to remove the other side. This means I might have to pay up to 6,680 BRL, which is more than my entire monthly income. On top of that, I still have to cover Luna’s chemo and medication for both Lola and Naya.
(Lola and Naya)
I’m exhausted from asking for money on social media, from enduring the judgment of those who don’t see my cats as important, and from hearing people say I should have chosen euthanasia. I feel like some believe I deserve to suffer for having this many animals.
I always strive to pay for all my animals' treatments without asking for help because they are my responsibility. If I’m reaching out now, it’s because I can’t do it alone. I decided to seek international donations because our currency is weak, and it might be easier to raise funds in stronger currencies. Back in 2021, I needed help for another cat, Ares, when I could barely afford to support myself, and the Tumblr community was there for me. I'm not proud to ask you guys help once again, but I don't see what else can I do.
If you’d like to help me provide the treatment my girls need, here’s my PayPal e-mail: [email protected]. If you do, please feel free to send me a DM or an email so I know who you are—only if you're comfortable, of course. If you're brazilian, send me a DM and I'll share my banking info.
Below, I will share Lola’s and Naya’s cytology results, the estimated surgery costs to prove my case. If you’d like to video call me or receive the original PDFs for translation, or other results/costs, just send me a DM. I have nothing to hide and will be as transparent as possible.
Thank you so much for reading.
(Luna as a kitten, after I've found her on the streets)
