Help Lola Walk Again: MRI & Spine Injury Treatment for 6-Year-Old Pocket Bully

My name: Julissa Grajeda

Pet’s name: Lola

Location: Brooklyn, New York

My 6-year-old pocket bully, Lola, has a suspected spinal cord injury or pinched nerve. She is in pain, struggling to move, and the only way to know exactly what’s wrong is an MRI that costs $2,500–$5,000—not including medications, vet visits, and possible therapy.

I’m asking for help to save her mobility and stop her suffering.

What happened:

Lola recently started showing signs of severe back/neck pain. She has visited the emergency vet already and is on medications. Our vet believes it’s a pinched nerve or spinal cord compression. Without an MRI, we can’t know if surgery is needed or if aggressive medical management will work.

What the funds will cover:

MRI (estimated $2,500–$5,000)

Anti-inflammatories, pain meds, and muscle relaxers

Vet exams and neurology consultation

Possible physical therapy or cold laser treatments

Any unexpected emergency costs

Why Lola is special:

Lola is only 6 years old—she should be running, playing, and snoring on the couch for years to come. She’s my shadow, my emotional support bully, and one of the reasons I’m alive. Watching her struggle to stand breaks my heart.

I never thought I’d have to ask for help, but:

I’ve already spent 2,600 on exams and meds. I don’t qualify for pet credit large enough to cover an MRI. I’m not giving up on her—I just can’t do this alone.

Any amount helps:

$10 = one day of pain medication

$50 = helps cover a vet recheck

$250 = part of an MRI

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100% donations made will be put towards any vet fees or care needed for Lola.

Thank you from both of us.

If you’ve ever loved a dog, you know why I’m fighting for her.