Ten years ago, my sister rescued Chewy, and he quickly became my best friend. Through years of depression and loss, Chewy has been my constant companion and the reason I found hope again. As someone living with a disability, I’ve always done everything I can to give him the best care possible. Now, as he gets older, Chewy is facing new health challenges that I can’t manage alone.

Recently, Chewy has been struggling with ear infections and possibly a bad tooth. He scratches and whimpers at his ears, and I can see he’s in terrible pain. I’ve tried everything I can at home, but nothing has helped. The thought of him suffering breaks my heart, and my only other option would be to find him a new family who could afford his care. But Chewy is so loving and loyal—he deserves to spend his golden years happy and pain-free, right here with me.

I really don’t know what I’m going to do when the day comes. He is just so sweet, and I am ashamed for not asking for help earlier. He hears me crying at night and just looks at me, and it rips my heart apart. I don’t ever want to lose him, but I can’t let him be in pain anymore. I pray that God will bless me and my buddy. If anyone reads this, please say a little prayer for my best friend. Your support would mean the world to both of us. If you can donate anything, it would be a true blessing for Chewy. Thank you so much for caring about my sweet boy.