
I am attempting to raise funds for my Psychiatric Service Dog Eros' dental surgery. On 4/27/20, he caused a slab fracture to his upper rear molar and is in a lot of pain although he chooses not to show it. His dental pulp is exposed which contains the nerves among other tissues causing constant pain. His general veterinarian is scheduled to remove the tooth on Friday but I would much rather prefer that the tooth is saved and repaired by Root Canal Therapy and a possible crown. If the tooth is removed rather than retained and repaired, it will impact him forever and could lead to issues in the future with the tooth directly below and surrounding teeth due to him not using that side of his mouth as often or not at all (excessive plaque, tooth decay, etc).

Eros is my life, he was all I had for a many hardships I've had to endure with this previous year being the absolute worst. Without him, I can surely say I would not be where I am or here at all for that matter. I am now considered Bipolar 1 rather than 2 plus I suffer from PTSD. Eros has kept me from making very poor decisions, harming others that have wrongfully crossed me, and from excessive self harm. He is every bit a part of me as I am his loving father. We trust each 110% and literally go/do everything together.





The people in my life that know me best still do not know the extent of how much I suffer mentally which inevitably leads to physical suffering has my conditions have grown worse over the years. Moreover, I never ever ask for aid from anyone especially of the monetary type, I would much rather prefer to struggle and suffer. Illinois unemployment stopped my benefits 6 weeks ago and informed me at the time I called that they are unable to extend benefits at that time due to the federal government getting involved to mandate additional aid for COVID-19 relief. At this point, I don't have much left [money] and have been doing everything I can to earn through side jobs and such. I don't care about me having to suffer compared to Eros and I would give him my own tooth if it were possible just to ease his pain. He doesn't deserve to suffer like this and its absolutely devastating for me to see him in this condition. I understand everyone is going through hardships at this point but if you have the means and ability to donate, I will be forever grateful. Eros has impacted many, many lives and continues to do so with his [always] happy demeanor
and adorable personality. Regardless of how you may or may not feel about me personally, Eros is much bigger than our possible severed relationship. This year has been extremely enduring for both of us because of my manic episode last year which literally cost me everything. My fiance of 5 years left me and my "new" car that I owed $18k broke a valve spring requiring a new motor which forced me to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I was unable to go back to full time work after I was laid off in September because of the bankruptcy (its advised to not go back to work for a job generating $55K+ because the court could make an individual pay back the debts). I was involved in a massive brawl trying to evict 15 people from a bar in Daytona for yelling racial slurs to a dancer which could lead to legal repercussions for me now. Plus, my bar tending job in Illinois ended due to this pandemic. Once again, this is not about me and I am not searching for pity from anyone; I am just offering insight into my life and why I am asking for aid. If you can find it in your heart and you have the means to help, I can offer work and aid to you as well. There isn't much that I can't do in regards to labor around a facility/home/commercial entity. Even if I can not gather the full amount for the tooth replacement, I will still need funds for the removal. Thank you for taking the time to read this passage and for your consideration. May God bless you all.
