Hi friends,

I'm reaching out with a heavy heart and a hopeful spirit to ask for help for my sweet dog, Gram. Gram is a 4-year-old mini dachshund—loyal, cuddly, and a little bit stubborn (as all the best ones are). Recently, he suffered a herniated disc in his back, a sadly common issue for dachshunds, and was at risk of permanent paralysis. Emergency surgery was his only chance at walking again and living a full, pain-free life.

The good news: Gram made it through surgery and is on the road to recovery. The not-so-good news: the procedure cost over $11,000. To save him, I had to drain my savings and max out my credit cards. I would do it all again in a heartbeat, but now I’m facing a steep financial mountain—and I could really use your help.

Gram has so much life left to live. He’s strong, he’s healing, and he’s still the clingiest, cuddliest little guy you’ll ever meet. If you’re able to contribute anything at all to help me manage the cost of his care, we would be endlessly grateful. Every little bit makes a difference.

Thank you for reading and for loving animals like Gram.

With love,

Emily