In 2013, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, beginning a journey that would last until the end of 2015.

My first instinct was fear, but that fear quickly turned into faith. I had always believed in God, but this was different. During that time, I felt God in my spirit in a way I had never experienced before.

The abundance of love and support pouring in from people around the world was something I had never experienced. The prayers, encouragement, and love that surrounded me were overwhelming. Deep in my heart, I knew it was nothing but God.

A year before my diagnosis, I had lost my beloved dog, Keegan. The loss of my sweet Keegan was heartbreaking. My daughter gave me a stuffed animal to help ease the pain of losing him. It was such a kind and thoughtful gesture, but at the time, I placed it on a shelf and left it untouched.

That changed when I began my first round of chemotherapy.

During that difficult time, I found myself holding that stuffed animal, crying into it, rocking it, and cuddling it. I held onto it so much that eventually, the stuffing began to come out.

Throughout my cancer journey, that stuffed little animal gave me a comfort that I never could have imagined. It became something I could hold onto during the moments when I was scared, hurting, or simply needed to feel comforted.

Of course, it could never replace the cuddles, companionship, and unconditional love I shared with my sweet Keegan. Nothing ever could. But that little stuffed animal helped ease the emptiness just a little.

Looking back, I believe God knew exactly what I would need before I even knew I needed it. What seemed like a simple gift from my daughter became a source of comfort during one of the most difficult seasons of my life.

Sometimes, God sends us comfort in the smallest and most unexpected ways, and I think Naughty Pawzz is just that. A wonderful company that is creating a loving space where women facing breast cancer and the fur babies who stand faithfully beside them can feel supported, comforted, and never alone.

In 2019 I received a devastating diagnosis of Ductal Carcinoma. In Situ (Breast Cancer). It was a journey I never anticipated. I was fortunate to have my faith and a supportive family that helped me navigate the experience, I’m so grateful for a company like Naughty Pawzz that will help others going through this with kindness and compassion.

When our beloved boxer was diagnosed with cancer, our entire family was devastated. Watching him go through treatment and ultimately losing his hind leg was deeply painful and traumatic for all of us. Yet through it all, his strength and determination reminded us that even after an unimaginable loss, life can be filled with love and joy.

Receiving a Naughty Pawzz shirt for him and a matching beanie hat for me feels like a beautiful celebration of everything we have overcome together. I’m grateful that Naughty Pawzz and Goosesopenhandandmoreinc.com is creating a loving community where families and their courageous fur babies can feel seen, supported, and never alone.

When I was going through breast cancer, there were days when caring for myself required every bit of strength I had. Although I was surrounded by loving family and friends, I could no longer manage the daily responsibilities of caring for my sweet fur baby, he was the love of my life.

Making the decision to rehome him was one of the most painful parts of my journey, even though I was blessed to find him a wonderful loving home. I still miss him dearly and often wish that a compassionate community like Naughty Pawzz had been in my life during that time.

No woman facing cancer should feel alone while trying to hold onto the healing love and companionship of her sweet fur baby. I’m grateful that Naughty Pawzz and Goosesopenhandandmoreinc.com is creating awareness and a place of love and support for women and their beloved pets during life’s most difficult battles.

-Telisia, Breast Cancer Survivor