Today, Bella and I were involved in a frightening and violent incident that has left us both injured.

During the incident, Bella was stolen from me and placed in a vehicle. Police attended, the man involved was arrested, and I have since provided a formal statement to detectives.

Most importantly, Bella is now safe, but she has been seriously injured.

Bella has suffered a fractured jaw and a haematoma to her eye. She now requires further veterinary investigation, including a CT scan, and surgery to repair her jaw. We were also both affected by pepper spray used during the police response.

I have sustained bruising and injuries to my hand, wrist, knee, ribs and abdomen and will be seeking medical attention, but right now my priority is getting Bella the treatment she urgently needs.

Anyone who knows me knows how precious Bella is to me. She is my little companion and family, and seeing her hurt like this is devastating.

I am setting up this GoFundMe to help cover Bella’s emergency veterinary treatment, imaging, surgery, medication, follow-up appointments and recovery care.

The full veterinary costs are still being established, so I will update this page as we receive further information and invoices.

If you are able to contribute, even a small amount will help enormously. If you cannot donate, sharing this fundraiser would also mean so much to us.

Thank you for helping me give Bella the care she needs to heal and come home safely through this.

With love and gratitude,

Tania & Bella