Millie was my heart dog. Even though I’ve always considered myself a cat person, Millie changed everything for me. She loved me so much and wanted to be by my side every moment—everyone who met her could see she was just a “me” dog. Her happiness was infectious; she was always wagging her tail, excited to meet new people, other dogs, and kids. Millie was the sweetest, most friendly dog I’ve ever known.

I worked at a vet hospital, and one day a vet needed to practice ultrasound, so I brought Millie in. That’s when we discovered her kidneys looked really bad. We took blood and found out she was in kidney failure, even though she hadn’t shown any signs. The vets gave me hope for a year or two, but heartbreakingly, she only made it another six months. She wasn’t even a year and a half old yet when she passed, and losing her sent me into a difficult mental health spiral.

During those six months, I did everything I could for Millie—hospitalizations, fluids, special medications, a special diet, and supplements. It all added up quickly, and her cremation and paw print alone cost $300. Now, after she’s gone, I’m struggling to pay off the vet bills and expenses from her care. Any support would mean the world to me as I try to recover from losing Millie and manage the financial burden her care left behind.