Paws 4 A Cure

Meet Otis, a sweet one-year-old Pitbull mix from Georgia who is facing a painful challenge—with an exposed bone on the tip of his tail. He needs his tail amputated. His surgery is estimated to cost $983.82. Otis still needs $900 to move forward with the treatment.

Otis’s veterinarian is optimistic and believes he will have a full recovery after surgery. His loving mom has shared their heartfelt story, which you can read—along with more adorable photos and a video—on Otis’s fundraising page.

You can help make a life-changing difference for Otis and his family by making a tax-deductible donation toward his veterinary care. Every dollar brings him closer to healing.

If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing his fundraising page helps spread the word and brings us closer to our goal.

Thank you for being a part of Otis’s journey. Let’s give him the chance he deserves.

“Otis, he’s my 1 year old black and white pitbull mix. I got him early 2025 when he’s was only 4 weeks old, he’s was not in a good environment so I took him for his own safety because he was adorable and he gravitated towards me.

Around late December 2025 I started noticing his ears being all crusty which I just cleaned and brushed off as a regular little scratch but it then got worse and began to spread. At the time I was unable to get him to any vet because I didn’t have any funds to do so, in turn I gave him Benadryl and some dog itch bites and cleaned what wounds he had twice a day. It then migrated to his tail and around his eyes, he started biting his tail to the point where the very tip fell off. I put a cone on him but he was still able to reach his tail so I put a muzzle on him, and he still chases his tail.

As of now I’ve been able to give him antibiotics to clear up everything else besides his tail which now has bone exposed, which is what the doctors said would be bad, and he needs a tail amputation.

He’s not only my best friend but my four-legged son and he means everything to me, he’s funny and he talks back to people when you talk to him, I love the little guy with my entire heart.

He needs 900 dollars for his surgery, and unfortunately I’m unable to do it by myself. I appreciate each and every person that could possibly give anything to him for his surgery, I thank anyone who is willing to donate”

Paws 4 A Cure needs your help!

We rely on your generous, tax-deductible donations to continue providing vital veterinary care for dogs and cats in need across the United States. With your support, we can save more lives and ease the burden for loving pet parents during difficult times.

There are several easy ways to donate:

✅ Contribute directly through this fundraising page

✅ Use one of our fee-free donation platforms and explore even more giving options (including by mail) at: www.paws4acure.org/donate.php

No amount is too small—every dollar truly makes a difference in the life of a pet in need.

Thank you for being a part of the Paws 4 A Cure family and helping us give more furry friends a fighting chance!

Your support truly means the world to us—and to the dogs and cats whose lives you help change every day.

Paws 4 A Cure is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance for urgent veterinary care to dogs and cats in need across the United States for all the treatment of illnesses and injuries. We assist pet owners who are unable to afford treatment costs for their companion animals, regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis. Our mission is to ensure that no pet is denied care due to financial hardship.

To learn more about Paws 4 A Cure, please visit www.paws4acure.org.

Paws 4 A Cure is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive any government funding. We rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of individuals like you—people who care deeply about the health and well-being of our canine and feline companions.

If you're able, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us continue providing life-saving veterinary care to pets in need.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

My name is Rhonda Bennett and my dog's name is Mr Bob. He's a 5-year-old deer head chihuahua, he has had all of his shots , he's been fixed and he's chipped. He's been relatively healthy since I've had him, for about 2 years. His owner was sent to prison and he was very good to Bob Bob was actually a little bit spoiled but when this happened he was extremely sad and he cried he literally cried it was heartbreaking and this man's visiting Angel could not keep Bob so to keep Bob from going to the pound I took him and I've had him since and recently his owner passed away in the prison he was an older man like I said and he was good to Bob so Bob is really he's not a rescue dog he's always been healthy until now. He recently started shaking his head and I did a little research I believe that he has an ear infection in both of his ears. I did some of the home remedies that I could find online and after calling all of the clinics in town. Nobody would help me but gave me other resources. It's affecting his eyes and he's miserable I've been giving him what I can as far as over the counter stuff that I can afford I have no money, I am a veteran, I am on assistance as far as housing which is hud-vash, they pay for my housing, I am on food stamps and as far as a monthly check, I don't get one so it's been a struggle for me and with this I've tried to remedy but it's not working and I just need a little help so he can go to the vet and I will most assuredly pay It Forward whenever I am able to. I love him very much and it's killing me to see him so miserable. Like I said, I'm doing what I can do for him but it's not enough I don't feel like it's enough and I need some help please he needs some help so if you could just donate whatever you can, we would appreciate it so much. and I thank you very much. I would of course ask family to help me but I do not have any family anymore so that is why I'm doing this thank you again.