Help a Houseless Vet and His Injured Puppy

HELP A HOUSELESS VETERAN PAY FOR HIS PUPPY’S TREATMENT

Yesterday, while at work, I heard the most terrible noise outside - the yelp of a dog. I knew instantly that a dog had been hit by a car. I ran outside and saw the puppy hobbling across the street away from the road. I could tell the dog was a puppy and in pain, as it limped away from the road. Traveling across the street to the other side of the farmers market in search of the dog, I encountered a lady who had stopped and was conversing with a gentleman on a bench. At his feet was the puppy.

I introduced myself to Kelly Humphrey, on vacation in Myrtle Beach and this gentleman on the bench. Because I don’t have permission yet to use his name, I’ll name him Mr. Smith. Kelly witnessed the entire accident on the way to the resort and stopped to offer assistance as well.

We all evaluated the puppy, who I came to learn then was named Chancellor. As she was lying down, her foot was elevated in pain and she was breathing heavily. We could see the fur peeled back, exposing her muscle, tendons, and bones in several places, and she was bleeding pretty badly.

We gathered Chancellor up and took everyone to the Myrtle Beach Animal Hospital. The staff there immediately began to sedate Chancellor and tend to her injuries. Mr. Smith was distraught at Chancellor’s condition, as I know I would be if it were my dog.

For Mr. Smith, a Navy Vet who has housing insecurities, the grief of his dog’s injuries also brought stress on how he would pay for such care. His means are extremely limited and Kelly and I didn’t want him to worry about the financial aspect of this, but to focus on his puppy; we would help raise money for Chancellor’s care.

As I took Mr. Smith away from the animal
hospital, he was so extremely worried about his puppy but relieved Chancellor was in good hands. He is originally from Utah and a Navy veteran. His acquired Chancellor through a veteran organization and she means everything to him.

Dr. Isabelle and her staff at the Myrtle Beach Animal Hospital have been nothing short of excellent so far, but Chancellor needs help. She has no broken bones, but the tendons on her leg are frayed from the accident and she needs surgery. Her surgery, rehabilitation, and care will cost a significant sum of money. It still is unknown whether the surgery will work, but her health is important to Mr. Smith.

Chancellor is such a wonderful and big part of Mr. Smith’s life and she needs our help. He needs ourhelp. After consultation with Dr. Isabelle on costs, it is estimated that surgery, rehab, and care will cost about $3,000. Help us help Chancellor and Mr. Smith.

Any surplus funds, if any, will be dedicated to the nonprofit of Mr. Smith’s choice. 

No amount is too small. Let’s help little Chancellor out and give her the best shot at a full recovery.