My incredible 16-year-old baby boy Benji has been diagnosed with a brain tumor after experiencing two seizures around the beginning of the month. Although it's heart-wrenching, I have to let him go. knowing it's the best decision for his well-being, I'm finding solace in the fact that he's been a warrior his whole life. He's triumphantly overcome three life threatening bouts of pneumonia, risen above the trauma inflicted by my abusive ex, and bravely battled his own health issues, including arthritis, herniated discs, kidney disease and dementia. Most remarkably, he's been my unwavering rock and guiding light. His unwavering presence has been the reason I've even made it this far after experiencing the trauma I’ve experienced. Ive wanted to off myself since I was a teen but he’s been the one to keep me here on Earth with him and my loved ones and I couldn’t thank him enough for that. He's been the one who understood me when no one else could, standing steadfastly by my side with his tail wagging, an unwavering beacon of hope even in my darkest moments. He is, and forever will be, the radiant light that illuminates my path and the pillar of strength I aspire to emulate.

I plan to euthanize him at home surrounded by family on 2/13. It’s very expensive and i realistically can’t afford it on my own but after everything he’s done for me he deserves no less than the best goodbye I can give him.

I don’t like asking for help but the euthanization and private cremation is $800 and I’m experiencing my own severe health complications on top of being in college so my funds are extremely limited. If you can donate anything I’d be eternally grateful for the help in giving my childhood dog the peaceful goodbye he deserves. Thank you