Hello everyone, my name is Kathy and my BFF is Max, a 3.5-year-old tan Frenchie. He is so sweet, gives the best cuddles, knows 6 tricks that he learned very quickly, is stuck to me like velcro and follows the rest of the family all around the house.

About a month ago, I noticed Max was having a big belly. It just kept getting bigger. I took Max to his vet, and I was crushed. The vet said that Max had a buildup of fluid that needed to be removed. She told us that his heart murmur was worse and caused the fluid retention, and that Max was in heart failure. She put him on water pills. They seem to be working, but what is it doing to his organs.

When we first got Max, we learned of his heart murmur and hoped it would get better as he got older. Now we know the murmur is on the right side and is inoperable. She said even if we did the very expensive surgery, Max would not make it. I have been looking for options to help him cross the rainbow bridge. But, until that time, I am trying to give him the most love and comfort I can.

My vet also suggested contacting the breeder to let her know about Max. The breeder got back to us by saying that Max's papers show his mother and father were healthy.

My next option is to contact the AKC and let them know also, as this could happen to another litter.

My family and I have grown such big hearts for Max. He is our young family member. Max will be missed greatly when he crosses that bridge. I am reaching out to all of you for help and support, please donate to Max's medical and final expenses, if you can.