5/17**little update she was admitted again due to her intestines not working properly and uncontrollably vomiting  **

Hi, My name Thomas, I'm a husband, a father, and a full-time worker doing everything I can to support my small family. My wife stays home to care for our kids and our dogs, who are just as much as part of our family as anyone else in our home. One of those dogs is our beloved golden retriever, Willow.

Willow has been a constant source of joy and love in our lives. She's gentle, loyal, loving, and has grown up alongside our children. A few days ago, she suddenly started acting off-lethargic, refusing food, and just not herself. We rushed her to the vet and were devastated to find out she had a foreign object lodged in her small intestine. It turned out to be a rock, and she had to be taken into emergency surgery right away.

We thought the worst was over, but during surgery Willow aspirated and developed pneumonia. She also had a backed up bladder where they had to put a catheter in, to relieve days worth of urine. The rock did a lot of damage anywhere it passed through before it got stuck. She's been fighting hard since. She did get to come home yesterday, and we were hopeful to start her recovery but today things have taken a turn. She's been vomiting non stop and is now being rushed back to the emergency vet.

The emotional toll has been very heavy, and the financial burden is growing quickly. So far, we've paid $8,600 out of pocket- and the bills are still coming. We're doing everything we can, but we're reaching a point where we need help.

Willow isn't "just a dog" to us- she's family. She's grown up with our babies. She's part of our every day. Losing her is something we're just not ready to face. We're terrified, and just want her to start feeling better, and to come home.

If you're able to help in any way- whether its donating, sharing this fundraiser, or just sending us strength- we will be eternally grateful. Every dollar helps, and every bit of love and prayers means the world to us right now.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

-Thomas & family.