Hi, my name is Paul and my partner is Amalie.

Our Shetland sheepdog Aria has recently become very unwell and is undergoing 24 hour care at a speciality veterinary clinic.

They've run bloods, given her antibiotics, pain medication and completed an ultrasound. All which have come back inconclusive.

At this point in time they are unable to pinpoint the root cause of her illness, but the medical bills have already been adding up quick, with talk of needing to see a neurologist.

Aria is only 8, and has been Amalie's dream dog since she was a little girl. She has been by her side since Amalie was 18, and words can not express what Aria means to us. Anyone who has met her knows just how sweet, loving and loyal Aria is. There's simply no other dog like her.

We would be extremely grateful if anyone could help us out any little bit in this difficult time.