My family adopted Myrtle almost 9 years ago, and since then, she has become a part of our family! She loves to snack on strawberries and take walks outside on sunny days. On any given day, you can bet she is spending her days soaking up the sunrays while taking big stretches. Seeing her stop behaving as usual has been incredibly worrying.

Myrtle is currently in need of receiving life-saving surgery. Last month, Myrtle laid her first egg, and since then, her health has gone downhill. Lately, she has not been eating or swimming, and has been in constant discomfort. She is experiencing egg binding, as her X-rays show she has several eggs trapped inside of her, creating a life-threatening blockage.

Our vet has highly advised that she undergo a procedure to remove the stuck eggs and her reproductive organs to clear her blockage and prevent future reproductive complications. This sudden expense has sent our family into a frenzy. These costs have begun adding, this is not something we were prepared for. It is estimated that her treatment may require her several days in the vet.

I am starting this GoFundMe to help cover the X-rays, vitals, bloodwork, surgery, hospitalization, and the growing medical bills and treatments needed. A donation of any size would greatly help us with the upcoming steps to save Myrtle’s life.

Thank you for taking the time to read Myrtle's story during this difficult time.. Each donation and share brings us one step closer to getting Myrtle the care she needs and giving her a chance to recover.