Hi everyone,

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write. My sweet girl Bella urgently needs surgery, and I am asking for help to save my best friend. ❤️

Bella is not “just a dog” to me — she is my everything. She has been by my side through some of the hardest moments of my life, loving me unconditionally on the days I felt completely broken. She is my comfort, my shadow, my happiness, and such a huge piece of my heart.

Anyone who knows Bella knows how full of personality she is — sassy, loving, stubborn, playful, and always able to make people smile. Seeing her in pain and not being able to take it away has been absolutely heartbreaking.

Upon a recent vet visit for a nail trim and examination, my vet notified me after Bella’s exam that she has 4 tumors that need to be removed because they are cancerous and continuing to grow in size. On top of that, Bella was also diagnosed with a heart murmur, which has made this entire situation even more terrifying and emotional for me. Hearing all of this completely shattered me.

Watching someone you love suffer and knowing there is nothing you can do in that moment is one of the most helpless feelings imaginable. I would do absolutely anything for Bella because she deserves so much more than this. She still has so much life left to live.

Unfortunately, the cost of surgery, testing, medications, and recovery care is more than I can manage on my own right now. As difficult as it is for me to ask for help, I know I have to put my pride aside for Bella.

If you are able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean more to me than words could ever explain. Every single dollar will go directly toward giving Bella the care and surgery she desperately needs. And if you cannot donate, sharing this fundraiser and keeping Bella in your thoughts and prayers would mean the world to us.

Bella still deserves more walks, more cuddles, more treats, more car rides, and more years of being the spoiled, loving girl she is. I am not ready to imagine my life without her.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading Bella’s story, for your kindness, your prayers, and for helping me fight for my girl. ❤️

With love and gratitude,

Jessica .M.