I have a very friendly pit lab mix who has been with me since he was a tiny puppy. I bottle-fed him and raised him as part of our family, and he’s truly the best thing that’s happened to me and my two kids. He’s more than just a pet—he’s family, and he’s brought so much love and joy into our lives.

Recently, I lost my job of 7 years, and I’ve been using what little money I have left to keep up with bills while I search for new work. In the middle of all this, my dog became very sick. The vet found a lump behind his ear, and we learned it’s cancerous. He needs surgery and follow-up care as soon as possible, but the costs are more than I can manage right now.

We don’t want to lose him. I’m reaching out for help because I want to give my dog the best chance at recovery and keep our family whole. Any support you can give would mean the world to me and my kids as we try to help our beloved dog get healthy again. Thank you for reading and for caring about our story.