Please Donate to Help My Babies on their Healing Journey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, my name is Marty and I am trying to raise funds to pay for the numerous vet bills that face me as I travel this journey of getting my kids well again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

These kids are my life. They are my entire world and I can't bear to see them suffer.  I could never have human kids so God sent me Libby, JoJo and Pip and my beloved Emi. I have loved them more than life itself and gave them the best of everything. But things went wrong in January when all 4 of them became ill at the same time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, four... I lost my Emi two weeks ago and our world turned upside down. She died because of a Vet who didn't take the right steps to get her well in time. He is a vet I have warned others about and because of his neglect and misdiagnosis I lost a piece of my heart. Our lives will never be the same without our Emi and we are all broken from the tragic loss that didn't have to happen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 My Pip was also misdiagnosed by this vet and the surgery he did left her fighting for her life. Thanks to Dr. Haskins at Happier Home Mobile vet hospital, she is now out of danger and recovering slowly. She is on expensive medications to help fight off the infection and there still might be additional surgery to find out what else this vet did wrong. There is suspicion that he left part of her uterus when he did her spay and that may need to be removed if the meds do not work. She had an ultrasound yesterday and may have to have more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My JoJo is suffering from a diagnosis of epilepsy. Just like human epilepsy, dogs can suffer some horrible seizures. JoJo has had several very scary seizures but is on her way to trying new medications in an effort to gain more control. She was put on medication and we thought everything would be okay; however, she had breakthrough seizures again. While medication has been increased, more testing is needed to try to determine the cause of these seizures. MRIs, x-rays, and more blood work are needed. These tests are very expensive to say the least and I need help covering the costs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This same vet misdiagnosed Libby. I thought she might have issues with hearing and seeing clearly. He told me to administer drops for dry eye and that she would be fine. Dr. Haskins confirmed yesterday that my Libby is totally blind now in one eye and only has partial vision in the other eye. Why the vet would lie to me about her being blind is beyond anything I can comprehend. We are trying to treat the other eye now with better quality meds that might make her vision more clear. She found two mammary lumps that will need to be removed when we spay her next month. We are praying they are hormonal cysts and nothing serious. The doctor will do an ultrasound of her lungs to make sure it is not cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can imagine all of these veterinarian expenses are weighing heavily on us both mentally and financially. There was a prior GoFundMe effort and we were able to pay off credit cards for past treatments. When you are dealing with Vet bills there is no mercy. This is my family.... I will do whatever it takes to get them well again.

We had to pay the prior vet bills that created this horrific nightmare and now have to pay for the treatment going forward. We are emotionally spent and trying to recover one day at a time.. Any amount that you can spare would be greatly appreciated. We could also use your prayers as this is weighing heavily on our hearts. I really can't bear to see my beautiful babies suffering. 

 

Donate through GOFUNDME:  

 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-my-babies-on-their-healing-journey?qid=6a1953e04b1b65d5480dad6cdfef348f

 

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Beef Tostadas with Re-fried Beans and Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple to make and great to snack on!  Ground beef, re-fried beans, and lots of cheese are loaded onto warm crisp tostada shells to make these mouth-watering appetizer, meal or snack!

 

Beef Tostadas with Re-fried Beans and Cheese

1 pound ground beef

2 1/2 tablespoons Mexican spice mix or taco seasoning

1 can re-fried beans

12 tostada shells

2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preheat the oven to 350°degrees. Cook and crumble the beef in a large skillet. Sprinkle with spices as it cooks. Drain and set aside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lay out the tostada shells on baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.  Spread re-fried beans on each shell making sure you cover the entire surface. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add the ground beef mixture on top of the beans.  Sprinkle a few chopped green onions on top.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generously top each shell with cheese and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

Corn tortillas or small flour tortillas can also be used in place of the tostada shells. Tortilla chips can also be used to make oven nachos. Simply spread tortilla chips across a baking sheet, top with the beef mixture and then sprinkle with double the amount of cheese.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cheesecake Cookie Cups

 Cheesecake Cookie Cups

I confess.  This is my go to when I need a fix.  I am truly addicted to these little bites of goodness and can eat an entire tray in minutes…. From the chewy cookie crust to the creamy cheesecake filling, these are unbearably good.  And so quick and simple to make.  You have been warned…. These are addicting.

Cheesecake Cookie Cups

1 pk (16 oz) Pillsbury Ready to Bake refrigerated Sugar Cookies 

6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened  

3 tablespoons butter, softened 

3/4 teaspoon vanilla 

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 

½ cup salted caramel

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 24 miniature muffin cups with shortening; lightly flour. Place 1 cookie dough square in each muffin cup. 

 

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and immediately press end of wooden spoon handle into center of each cookie cup to make 1-inch-wide indentation. 

 

Cool completely in pan, about 30 minutes. 

 

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition and scraping sides of bowl occasionally, until smooth. 

 

With knife or metal spatula, carefully loosen edges of cookie cups, and remove from pan. 

 

Pipe or spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into center of each cup. 

Drizzle with caramel sauce or go with your choice of favorite toppings.

 

WARNING:   So Addicting! 

YUM!

  

NOTES:

Shortening and flour provide the best results for an easy-to-remove cookie cup. 

For an easy-to-pipe filling, transfer mixture to medium re-sealable food-storage plastic bag, cut small corner from one end and pipe mixture into cookie cups. 

 

Add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to make a lemony cheesecake filling. 

Choose your toppings:  Mini Chocolate chips, fresh blueberries or sliced strawberries.  Whatever you like.

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Easy Peasy Nachos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every now and then, when I don't feel like cooking, I like to reach for something quick and simple.  Something that I can sink my teeth into but not hard to make.  Something that takes only a few ingredients but delicious.  Something I can eat in front of the TV to watch my favorite show. I always make cheesy nachos when I am in the mood.

Easy Peasy Nachos 

 

1 lb. lean ground beef

½ yellow onion, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Tortilla Chips, about 6-7 cups

2 cups of Cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups of Mozzarella, shredded

Heat a large skillet over medium-heat. Add Ground Beef and onion and cook for about 10 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles. Add salt and pepper to taste.  Note: if you want spicy, add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Remove drippings and add drained beef to a paper line plate or bowl. 

Add the tortilla chips to a large plate or platter. Top with the Ground Beef Mixture, then the shredded cheeses. Place the plate in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted.Remove from the oven and serve as is or with the toppings of your choice!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Other toppings.... avocado, salsa, guacamole, onions, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, Jalapenos, whatever. But for a quick snack, I pass all that stuff and like them just like this. This is my go to.