Our Impact

Rex is my first baby and I have always been willing to do anything for him. My unrelenting love for him is what took us on a journey of meeting an amazing oncology team in Arizona and learning about CJ’s Hope for Tomorrow. I cannot express how much the mere existence of this foundation helped me through this challenging time with Rex. 

In February 2024, Rex had a seizure on the dining room floor which was one of the absolute worst experiences of my life. He was rushed to the emergency room and diagnosed with a glioma in his temporal lobe. Our local veterinarians, more than one, told me to give up on Rex. I was told he would have weeks to a maximum 3 months to live and palliative care was the best option. I was continuously reminded by these medical providers that cancer treatments would be costly and in their strong professional opinion treatment would not be worth it. I was absolutely devastated, but my love for Rex gave me the strength to push forward. I did endless searches for research articles, current research studies, oncology clinics, animal oncology, and foundations like CJ’s Hope for Tomorrow.  

As I read about CJ and the love his parents had for him, I sobbed. I cried for the true blessing Cj must have been to this world. I also cried because I realized how much love CJ’s parents must have had in their hearts to start an entire foundation in his honor. In a world telling me to give up on Rex, I no longer felt alone in my fight. The existence of this foundation was evidence to me that there are many like minded people who would indeed do anything for their fur baby. Furthermore, it gave me happiness that a group of people out in the world are really trying to ensure dogs like my Rex have hope to live a full and happy life. 

While I felt emotionally supported by CJ’s Hope for Tomorrow, Rex and I were blessed with a grant to assist with his oncology treatments. The assistance we received helped alleviate the economic burden my family would face and ensured that Rex would get all the treatment he needed. 

I am beyond happy and blessed to say Rex is doing spectacular. He is his usual goofy self, a true clown. While he continues to bring many laughs to his family, he also continues to provide so much love to everyone. When he is not outside exploring his backyard, you can find him giving kisses and companionship to his infant human brother. His companionship, his love, and his existence is cherished.

I cannot express how much this foundation has helped me through this challenging time with Rex. I feel beyond blessed to have received a grant to help with medical costs. I am eternally grateful to CJ’s Hope for Tomorrow for giving family members like my Rex the support they need.