Yesterday I took my cat, Lily, to the vet and we discovered a mass on her abdomen that needed to be removed and sent in for biopsy. The mass was bigger than a marble and had to be removed along with the surrounding area, including some of the muscle in her abdominal wall, requiring two layers of sutures.  The total cost for the exam and procedure came to $560 that I do not currently have. I have thrown it on a credit card for now, but am opening commissions and have put up some original art for sale to try and soothe the cost.

You can check out my COMMISSION pricing and the art I have listed FOR SALE here: [link]

If there is a piece you would like to buy or art you would like to commission me to do, please note me here on DA or email me at sarah.r.straub@gmail.com.

I am negotiable on pricing, so don't be afraid to ask. Thank you in advance to everyone!


The first time I met Lily was at a volunteer rescue over 5 years ago.  The rescue had selected 10 or so cats that met my specifications (adult, female, possibly in need of extra TLC or special attention).  When they brought out Lily, she was shaking and terrified, her eyes darting about the room for a place to hide.  Suddenly, her vibrant green eyes locked onto mine and she held out her paws.  As I took her into my arms, she pressed against my chest and buried her head into my armpit.  From that moment on, she was mine and I was hers.  And Lily would go on to be my shadow, following from room to room every day in my house and waiting til I went to bed so she could curl up on my chest until I turned off the light.  So I really hope she is all right.

Thank you again. ~Sarah

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Convention Schedule!

2013
_{-SacAnime Winter 2013 -Sacramento, CA - Jan 4-6 - Artist Alley - AA1
-Emerald City Comicon 2013 -Seattle, WA - Mar 1-3 - @ 'Imaginary People' #604
-Conquest SAC 2013 -Sacramento, CA - Apr 5-7 - w/Three Sages Games
-Cherry Blossom Festival -San Francisco, CA - Apr 13-14 & 20-21 - *CANCELLED
-Fanime-Con 2013 -San Jose, CA - May 24-27 - Awaiting Gallery Check
-Anime Expo 2013 -Los Angeles, CA - Jul 4-7 - Artist Alley TBA
-San Diego Comic-Con -San Diego, CA - Jul 18-21 - Attending
-Kintoki-Con -Sacramento, CA - Jul 26-28 - Artist Alley TBA
-SacAnime Summer 2013 -Sacramento, CA - Aug 30-Sep 1 - Artist Alley TBA
-Comikaze Expo 2013 -Los Angeles, CA - Nov 1-3 - w/'Imaginary People' TBA}

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