Music & Art Fundraiser for Cats

Sister and brother Gabby (gray Russian Blue) and Chuckleberry Finn (black Maine Coone) have been my family since they were born in 2017 to a feral mama I rescued while caring for a cat colony in Rockland County. Instead of letting their mother give birth outside to an uncertain fate on a dangerous road, I trapped her so she could safely have her kittens.

Over the years, Gabby and Chuckleberry have been inseparable from me and each other, especially after I had to defect from Rockland to Ulster County, due to what became a difficult situation from the work I was doing.

My cats have brought me deep comfort and joy through thick and thin, and I have done everything I could to care for them and the other cats in my life. I have dedicated myself to taking care of their health needs throughout the years, and now Gabby urgently needs seven teeth extracted, while her brother Chuckleberry needs a large cyst on his back removed after three years of monthly costly drainings at the vet. Total estimated costs for these surgeries plus pre-op appointments and essential post medications is $5,500—far beyond what my musician’s income can cover.

I have always given to my community in the ways that I can, through music, love, and support for local wildlife. Now I need assistance to give Gabby and Chuckleberry the care they deserve so they can recover and continue living happy, healthy lives.

I am grateful for any help you can offer, whether through this GoFundMe campaign (including sharing this URL) and/or by attending our upcoming Fundraiser/Music Concert & Art Show.

Event details:
- Fundraiser to save Marianne’s cats
- July 29, 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Lydia’s Cafe, Stoneridge, NY
- Minimum donation of $25 to get into the event

A big big "thank you" upfront to owners Mark and Roni of Lydia’s, total lovers of cats, who offered their venue for the fundraiser. Please note that although the fundraiser is a SEPARATE event from the GoFundMe campaign online, all collected go to the same place. Any amount you offer will be useful.

With love, Marianne