Lifeline Donor Spotlight: Audra Decker

Feb 08, 2022

Audra has loved cats her whole life. She grew up in the Chicagoland area and would often rescue stray kitties and help them find homes—she was just a kid, but her big heart helped her do big things for animals in need.

As an adult, Audra happily welcomed two felines into her family permanently: Alex (aka Bubby) and Gabriel (aka Girly Girl). 

  

“When I first got them, they literally fit in my palm. They were just the tiniest little puffballs. They played like crazy together. They slept together. He always had his arms around her. I even have pictures where they’re hugging each other in the shape of a heart,” said Audra.

While Gabriel was more aloof, Alex clearly ran the house and would literally sit on Gabriel to get Audra's attention. In fact, Alex was so smitten with Audra, his favorite place to nap was face-down in her gym shoes.

At bedtime, “one was always under one arm, and one was always cuddled on the other side. There wasn’t a night without them. They were so loving. They were my world,” said Audra.

Alex crossed the rainbow bridge in 2009 and Gabriel in 2014, but their spirits live on. Audra proudly honors her “babies” by being a Lifeline donor.

“I know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally by a furry friend—there is nothing else like it in the world. It was a life changer for me. It is important for me to give monthly in memory of that love,” said Audra.

Whatever your inspiration for joining Lifeline, you are truly making a difference.  

Because of donors like you and Audra, we’re able to offer free and low-cost spay/neuter services, veterinary assistance in underserved areas, and medical support for sick and badly injured animals.

Making a monthly donation goes beyond the regular level of support, but it means so much more to homeless animals. Thank you!