Help Save Chewbie’s Heart ❤️
Hi, my name is Valeria, and I’m writing this with a heart full of love, desperation, and hope. Many of you know me through our grooming salon and the South Florida pet community. I’ve spent my life loving and caring for animals—treating every single one as if they were my own. But today, I’m asking for help for my family. For my baby. For Chewbie.
Chewbie is our 9-year-old dachshund—our little man with the biggest soul. He’s not just a pet. He’s the kind of dog that lights up your world with just a look. The kind that makes you believe love can come with four paws and a wiggly tail. He’s silly, he’s loyal, he’s full of personality, and he has this beautiful way of making you feel like you’re the special one.
But right now, his heart—the one that’s brought us so much joy—is in trouble. Chewbie has been diagnosed with advanced mitral valve disease. His heart is now three times its normal size and he’s in heart failure. We’ve tried everything. There’s only one option left: a complex but life-saving surgery that could give him many more years of life.
The cost? $50,000.
It’s overwhelming. It’s terrifying. And it’s more than we can afford alone. But we’re not alone—we have you. Our community. Our extended family. And we believe that together, we can give Chewbie a fighting chance.
This surgery isn’t just about medical science. It’s about love. It’s about saving the soul of our home. We just want more days where he can chase lizards, roll in the grass, snuggle under blankets, and do his little happy dance when it’s dinner time. We want more kisses. More moments. More life.
If you’ve ever known the love of a dog, if you’ve ever met Chewbie or been part of our journey, we ask you—please help us. Whether it’s $1, $5, or $50, every single dollar brings us closer to saving his life. And if you can’t donate, please share. Tell Chewbie’s story.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, thank you for sharing, and thank you for helping us save Chewbie’s heart. With all our love,
Valeria, Betsy & Chewbie ❤️
Hi, my name is Valeria, and I’m writing this with a heart full of love, desperation, and hope. Many of you know me through our grooming salon and the South Florida pet community. I’ve spent my life loving and caring for animals—treating every single one as if they were my own. But today, I’m asking for help for my family. For my baby. For Chewbie.
Chewbie is our 9-year-old dachshund—our little man with the biggest soul. He’s not just a pet. He’s the kind of dog that lights up your world with just a look. The kind that makes you believe love can come with four paws and a wiggly tail. He’s silly, he’s loyal, he’s full of personality, and he has this beautiful way of making you feel like you’re the special one.
But right now, his heart—the one that’s brought us so much joy—is in trouble. Chewbie has been diagnosed with advanced mitral valve disease. His heart is now three times its normal size and he’s in heart failure. We’ve tried everything. There’s only one option left: a complex but life-saving surgery that could give him many more years of life.
The cost? $50,000.
It’s overwhelming. It’s terrifying. And it’s more than we can afford alone. But we’re not alone—we have you. Our community. Our extended family. And we believe that together, we can give Chewbie a fighting chance.
This surgery isn’t just about medical science. It’s about love. It’s about saving the soul of our home. We just want more days where he can chase lizards, roll in the grass, snuggle under blankets, and do his little happy dance when it’s dinner time. We want more kisses. More moments. More life.
If you’ve ever known the love of a dog, if you’ve ever met Chewbie or been part of our journey, we ask you—please help us. Whether it’s $1, $5, or $50, every single dollar brings us closer to saving his life. And if you can’t donate, please share. Tell Chewbie’s story.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, thank you for sharing, and thank you for helping us save Chewbie’s heart. With all our love,
Valeria, Betsy & Chewbie ❤️
Organizer
Valeria Roa
Organizer
Hollywood, FL