I'm raising funds for my 8-year-old dog, who has been with me since the day he was born. I was there when he came into the world, and he has been my best friend and my only family ever since.

Right now, he is sick and needs emergency vet care today. He has lost his appetite, may have eaten something from the trash, and is only drinking water. When he tries to eat, he throws it back up. I know something is wrong, and I'm scared of what could happen if he doesn't get help right away.

I recently became unemployed, and I do not have the money to cover urgent veterinary bills. That is why I'm asking for help. Donations will go toward getting him seen at the emergency vet and helping pay for the medical care he needs.

Losing him is something I can't bear to think about. He is not just my dog — he is my whole heart and the only family I have. If you can give anything at all or even share this fundraiser, it would mean so much to me and could help my best friend get the care he needs today.