Bruce is a 11 month old Mix-Breed in Henderson, NV

As of May 16, 2025, Bruce is 4 days shy of his first birthday. We adopted Bruce from Hearts Alive Village in August 1024. This week, our world turned upside down. On Sunday, Bruce fell critically ill, and within 48 hours, he was in emergency surgery to remove a blockage caused by a small piece of rubber he had eaten. The procedure addressed multiple inguinal hernias and saved his life. Bruce is more than a pet—he’s my lifeline, helping me manage chronic pain and health challenges as a disabled person living on limited SSDI income. His unconditional love has been a beacon of hope for me, especially he serve as an emotional support animal or informal therapy dog. Any donation, no matter how small, will go directly toward: Outstanding veterinary bills, Medications for Bruce. We took Bruce to Hearts Alive Village veterinarian to assist with his condition.On Thursday, the vet advised we consider comfort care. My family’s hearts broke, but I continued to visit Bruce, holding onto hope. During one visit, Bruce did something miraculous. He rolled onto his back—a position he loves when we’re together—and reached for my hand, just like we always do. A miracle he came home. With my own surgery looming and medl bills. Bruce’s surgery, ongoing veterinary care, medications, and special recovery materials have exhausted my resources. A generous $500 grant from a charity helped, I’m still unable to cover his medical bills and post-operative care.