Dear Friends, Family and Animal Lovers,

For those of you that don't know me, my name is Emina, and I am reaching out with a grateful heart to ask for your support for my sweet dog, Charlie.

A few weeks ago, my 3-year-old Goldendoodle, Charlie, faced a frightening sudden medical emergency—one that no pet parent ever wants to experience. Charlie’s health took a sudden turn.

He stopped eating…

grew weaker each day…

and despite multiple vet visits, tests, and IV fluids, he continued to decline . When even the vet said, “He needs emergency care now,” my heart dropped. Rushing him to the emergency veterinary hospital, he underwent critical care that ultimately saved his life but has left me with an overwhelming medical expense.

Charlie’s emergency care came with a $10, 000 hospital bill, a cost that hit all at once and without warning.

Charlie’s sudden and severe health decline required multiple veterinary visits, extensive testing, emergency hospitalization, and post-care evaluations.

Your generous support helps us cover the essential medical costs already incurred and the follow-up care he still needs to fully recover.

Your Donation Supports:

Vet Visits (3 visits)

Exams, bloodwork, X-rays, IV fluids each visit, stool & urine tests and

medications: (antibiotics, appetite stimulants, nausea medications)

Total: $3,291.62

Hospital (Life-saving care)

2 nights hospitalization, infectious disease screening, specialist exams, ultrasound, X-rays, IV fluids, medications, liver aspirate.

Total: $4,714.74

Follow-Up Exam ( week after)

Blood panel re-check + Vitamin D evaluation

Total: $990.24

Diet & Supplements

GI special food, liver support meds, probiotics

Total: $436

Follow-Up Exam (Nov 27)

Blood work + Vitamin D evaluation

total: $987.04

Dog Sitting (during acute illness)

Total: $210 (self-financed)

Total Medical Costs: $10,402.60

Charlie required urgent veterinary care, multiple diagnostics, and a 2-night emergency hospital stay that ultimately saved his life.

Charlie is now out of immediate danger and on the road to recovery. But as anyone who has faced a pet emergency knows, the emotional distress alone is overwhelming—and the financial burden can make an already heartbreaking situation even harder.

Why I’m Asking for Your Support: Your contribution will help me offset Charlie’s medical expenses so that I can focus fully on his ongoing healing and recovery. Your support helps cover the essential medical costs already incurred and the follow-up care he still needs to fully recover.

AND, this fundraiser is about more than just Charlie. Our gratitude for the initial support we received inspired something bigger: Anything raised above Charlie’s medical costs will be donated to support another animal or family facing an emergency of their own. We want to turn our fear and hardship into hope for someone else! Paw It Forward ❤️

My firsthand experience showed me how devastating a pet health crisis can be—emotionally, financially, and mentally. No family should have to choose between their financial stability and their beloved companion’s life.

By supporting this campaign, you’re not just helping Charlie's recovery. You’re helping create a small ripple of kindness for another animal in need. It is my sincere hope that you’ll find it in your heart to support Charlie’s healing and our Paw It Forward mission! ❤️‍

Your contribution—however big or small—makes a huge difference.
Every share helps us reach another compassionate soul. And every act of kindness brings comfort to a family going through one of the hardest moments of their lives.

Please support Charlie and help us make a difference!

From the bottom of my heart,
Thank you.

With gratitude and wagging tails,

Emina & Charlie