On December 7th, 2025, our family was having a yard sale when an unattended pit bull wandered onto our property. Before anyone could react, the pit bull suddenly attacked my grandma’s small terrier, Franklin. My family was able to get the dog to unlatch from Franklin, and the police later took the pit bull since no owner could be found. It had a collar, but no tags.

Franklin is an older dog and means a lot to my grandparents and our family. They rushed him to the emergency animal hospital, where he was treated right away. He has a four-inch puncture wound on his neck from the bite along with smaller wounds that required stitches. Additionally, he has yet to move one of his legs, and the veterinarian believes it’s possible he may have nerve damage. His vitals are good, but he still needs monitoring.

So far, the vet bill is around $2,000, and keeping him overnight for further care would bring on an additional $5,000. My grandparents are retired, so this unexpected expense is really tough on them.

We’re starting this GoFundMe to help cover Franklin’s medical costs and make sure he receives the care he needs. Any amount helps, and we truly appreciate anyone who donates or shares.

Thank you for your support.