The TinkPot Heart Fund
Bella filled my heart with love, my house with purrs, and my clothes with fur!
In her honor, this fund is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting research for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
She taught me that love can be soft, fierce, and eternal - all in one breath.
Bella’s Story: The Angel Who Saved Me
Born on April 1, 2021, Bella came into this world on a day known for pranks — but she was no joke. She was a divine appointment in fur. I found her in my home state of Michigan, handpicked and heaven-sent. I flew home to get her and brought her to Georgia when she was just six weeks old. That tiny Persian kitten took her first flight—and captured my heart—before we even landed.
From that day on, she became my Persian princess, my co-pilot, my soul mirror. She lived like royalty, reigning over my master bedroom and bathroom like they were her private queendom. Every inch of her world was tailored to her delight: her tree-treats, her toys, and her outfits. But Bella didn’t just fill a room; she filled a season of my life that needed her kind of love.
She taught me presence. She demanded tree-treats like a queen—but offered loyalty like a soulmate. She waited for me every day at the door, knowing I’d always come back to her. She meowed with intention, cuddled with conviction, and ruled my heart with a soft paw.
Bella passed away on August 3, 2025, from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a silent, swift, and often undetected heart condition in cats. She was only four years old. And though her time here was short, her impact was eternal.
This fund, this page, this purpose—it’s all for her. To honor her, raise awareness for HCM, and offer support to grieving pet parents walking through the valley I now know too well. Her legacy will outlive her little body. Bella was never just a cat—she was my spiritual companion.
So now, in her name, I choose healing. I choose purpose. I choose to build something that will keep other hearts beating—literally and figuratively.
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of heart disease in cats. It causes the walls of the heart to thicken, making it harder for the heart to pump blood efficiently. Over time, this can lead to serious complications such as blood clots, fluid buildup, or sudden heart failure. Persians, Maine Coons, and Ragdolls are a few of the genetically predisposed breeds. Too often, HCM isn’t discovered until it’s advanced. Regular vet visits and heart screenings are one of the few ways to catch it early. Awareness is the first step, and that’s why we share Bella’s story: so other Persian and precious cat families can have the knowledge, tools, and support we wish we had sooner.
The TINKPOT Heart Fund was created in Bella’s honor, with the hope that no other cat parent will have to walk this road unprepared.
The Purr-spective
Honor. Remember. Give.
This space is dedicated to the cats we’ve loved and lost, and to the families who carry their memory forward. You’re invited to support the TINKPOT Heart Fund in two meaningful ways:
Whether through a gift, a dedication—or both—thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we honor their memory and fund future research.
Leave Your Heart Print
Thank you for supporting the TINKPOT Heart Fund. Whether you're dedicating in memory of Bella, your own beloved pet, or simply to support the cause—you’re now part of Bella’s legacy.
Your message will be displayed on our digital donor & dedication wall—a place of remembrance, celebration, and heart-healing.
