On November 25th, my beloved golden retriever Bodie was viciously attacked in Golden Gate Park. A man intentionally released his pit bull on us, and in seconds, Bodie was fighting for his life. The attack left him with three areas of deep puncture wounds and a severely damaged rear hind leg, where the pit bull latched on and would not release him. The trauma didn’t end there—the man who unleashed the dog followed and stalked us after the attack, leaving me in shock as I tried to protect Bodie and get us to safety.

In the midst of this nightmare, a kind stranger named Silis witnessed the attack and immediately stepped in. He put himself in harm’s way to help us escape and made sure we got home safely. His compassion reminded me that there is still goodness in the world, and I will never forget his kindness.

Bodie had to be kept overnight at the emergency vet, where he underwent surgery on his leg and received treatment for his wounds. The bills for his emergency care, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits are already adding up quickly. As a rescue dog, Bodie has already endured so much. I adopted him three years ago, and he has brought so much love and joy into my life. Now, I want to give him every chance to recover fully from this horrifying ordeal.

I am asking for support to help cover Bodie’s emergency vet care, wound treatment, medication, and ongoing follow-up visits. Any amount, no matter how small, truly means the world to us. Thank you for reading our story, for sharing, for donating, or simply for sending love our way. Bodie and I appreciate it more than I can ever express. With gratitude, Michelle & Bodie