I've created this fundraiser on behalf of my brother, Billy, who adopted Joey from the Citrus Country Animal Shelter back in January 2025. Joey was found as a stray and looks alot like a dog my brother had long ago named Stella.

Unfortunately, Joey chewed on a tennis ball in May and had emergency surgery to remove a small piece that lodged in his intestines. Billy put the expense on a credit card but he has no money to pay it.

The main reason for adopting Joey is to help my brother manage his depression. He's had a rough year . . . knee and hip surgery in 2024, laid off from his job last October at Winn-Dixie (he was a butcher) and he's unable to work because of the condition of his 2nd hip. Joey has his own "issues" so they are kindred spirits.

Billy is focusing on his next hip surgery scheduled for Sept 2025 and getting well again so he can get back to work. In the meantime, if you are able to help him take care of this expense for Joey, that would be amazing!

No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.

Thank you,

Kathleen E.