As most of you know, Buster is my giant dog/child and best friend, and he had a terrible accident last Thursday that ended him in emergency surgery. He ran to the back of the yard after a squirrel/bird and ran full force into a glass decorative orb and severed an artery, a tendon and nerve in his lower rear right leg. It was a horrifying accident and I had only minutes to react and get my baby to the Vet before he bled to death. I am fortunate to live only 2 miles from our Vet and they were wonderful in their emergent treatment and surgery. He will need to be in a cast for 4-6 weeks with weekly cast and bandage repairs and on lots of medication to help him through this. He has a long road ahead of him so that he will walk normally. I couldn't hesitate to take care of my baby, but the thousands of dollars are more than I can handle at this time.

I have been unemployed for 9 months and actively seeking work but to date, I have been unable to secure any employment. I realize everyone has their own expenses and constraints at this time, however, if you have anything you can spare for Buster, it all counts.

Thank you for considering and I am grateful to all of you, my friends, whether you can offer anything or not.