This is Bernie. He is my best friend, and he is having a rough time right now. One of my neighbors kicked him and has caused serious internal issues, and I would do anything to save this poor boy.

I hate asking people for money, it's the number one thing I hate doing, but if it keeps Bernie alive, I'll do whatever it takes. I am beyond tears at having to ask people to help, and I truly feel like a failure for not being able to provide for him.

All I want is for him to be able to jump on the counter again and pull food down I was preparing for dinner again. I want him to go on the roof and make me go up and bring him down again because he's scared to climb down. I want to struggle to get him to come out from under my truck when I'm trying to rush to work again and be late.

I've already pawned what I can to save him, but I just don't have enough. I'd sell my house if it would save him, but I can't wait that long.

I've paid all I have to stabilize him and his boarding at the hospital for a few days. I can't afford further treatment or the surgery needed to make him better. I can't put my best friend down.

Help me save Bernie. Please.