Dear friends, family, Piggy Nation, and fellow Boston Terrier lovers,

We’re reaching out to ask for your help.

Meet Bella

Bella is our 8-year-old Boston Terrier - a silly, snorting, wiggly little pig with an undersized head, an inverted tail we call her “belly button,” and fur that still feels like puppy velvet. She’s got a cheeky personality, a huge heart, and an even bigger fan club.

We rescued Bella as a bonded pair with her brother Tucker three years ago. We don't know much about their backgrounds, but we do know that they are best friends, soulmates, and constant companions.

What Happened

A few weeks ago, Bella suddenly became lethargic. We rushed her to the emergency vet, where an ultrasound revealed a bleeding mass on her spleen. The only option to save her life was emergency surgery - an overwhelming cost of over $10,000.

In that terrifying moment, we had to choose between financial reality and Bella’s life. We chose to fight for her.

That night, Bella went into surgery. The doctors found a single splenic mass with no visible signs of spread. She made it through and began recovering like the tough little piggy she is.

Her diagnosis? A rare form of splenic cancer (non HSA) - not the most aggressive kind, but still serious. Thankfully, her post-op scans and tests have been clean so far.

What’s Next

Bella’s oncologist believes her best shot at a full recovery is a series of chemotherapy treatments — about four to five rounds — along with blood work and follow-up imaging to catch any signs of spread early. With this treatment plan, Bella has a real chance at living several more happy, healthy years chasing her ball, snuggling with Tucker, and making people smile everywhere she goes.

She’s doing great right now. She's giving endless kisses, obsessed with her ball, and wiggling her butt like nothing ever happened. But the next stage of treatment is expensive.

What We’re Facing

Costs so far: $11,277

Estimated costs ahead: $10,200+

We’re hoping to raise $13,000 to help cover what insurance won’t. We're expecting about $10,000 in reimbursement, but it won’t be enough to cover everything.

How You Can Help

We know times are tough, and asking for help is never easy. But if you’re able to contribute - even just a few dollars - it would mean the world to us. Every donation helps. And just as importantly, sharing Piggy Bella’s story can help us reach others who might want to support her journey too.

Bella has already overcome so much. She came into our lives thanks to the love and care of a rescue, and since then she’s given us more than we could have imagined - endless laughter, companionship, and unconditional love.

Now we’re doing everything we can to give her the long, healthy life she deserves. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing by us as we fight for our girl.

With love and gratitude,

Bella, Tucker, and the whole family