Hi everyone, I never thought I’d be in a position to ask for help, but our dog (my heart+soul) - Charlie, needs an emergency surgery in order to walk again. As of last night, he suddenly lost the ability to walk, out of nowhere. They believe his prognosis is IVDD but after imaging is done - we cannot confirm. He is currently in Boston as he had to go to a facility equipped with MRI and a neurologist.

As many of you know, we own two businesses, and while we work hard to sustain them, unexpected veterinary costs like this are beyond what we can manage right now. Charlie is the light of our lives and doesn’t deserve any of this. We just want to give him the best quality of life without pain.

The surgery is estimated to cost $15,000. We have already put forward as much as we can. Any help—whether a donation or just sharing this fundraiser—would mean the world to Phil and I, our babies and Charlie.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone.

Ashley Bentham