Help Chili Minnelli Fight Back

Chili is a small dog with a big heart and a willful spirit—and right now, she’s proving just how big and willful.

Yesterday, this sweet girl underwent a mastectomy removing two large masses and a good amount of breast tissue. She came through surgery like the fighter she is, and we are cautiously optimistic about what’s ahead. But the road to recovery is real, and the medical costs are significant—$1000 already paid, with another $4500 due very soon, and more care to come.

I’m not someone who asks for help easily. But Chili doesn’t have a voice to ask for herself, so I’m using mine.

She doesn’t know about vet bills or diagnoses. She just knows she’s loved—and she gives that love back tenfold every single day. Any contribution, large or small, helps ensure she gets every fighting chance she deserves. And if you’re not in a position to give, sharing this with someone who might be is just as meaningful.

Thank you for even reading this. It means more than I can say.

— Joe Paparella, on behalf of Chili Minnelli-Paparella