Help Us Save Teddy – Our Sweetest Boi

Hi friends,

This is one of the hardest things I’ve had to write. Our dog Teddy started vomiting this afternoon and quickly became lethargic. We rushed him to the emergency vet, and after imaging and labs, they determined he likely has a blockage in his intestines. He’s now going in for emergency exploratory surgery to remove the obstruction and save his life.

We had no time to prepare for this, emotionally or financially. The vet bill is estimated at $6,800, which we had to put on a CareCredit card to get him the care he needed immediately. We’re doing everything we can, but this cost is crushing for us right now—and we’re reaching out for help.

Teddy was supposed to be my dog… since our other pup Molly clearly prefers my wife, Kendra. But in true dog fashion, Teddy ended up preferring her too. Still, he’s my bestest boi. He waits at the door to greet me every night after work, and he’s never stingy with his cuddles. He’s so loving, so gentle, and such a huge part of our little family.

He’s also been with us through some really dark times—especially mine. With my recovery journey, there were stretches where Teddy was one of the few things that got me through the day. His presence, his love, his joy—it’s impossible to describe how much he’s helped me heal.

We aren’t asking for luxury—just help covering this emergency so we don’t drown under it. Anything you can give—$5, $10, anything—helps more than you know. And if you can’t give, please consider sharing this post.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for loving Teddy along with us.

—Mike, Kendra, Molly and Ted Ted