Hi, my name is Paula and let me tell you a bit about my best friend, Odyn.

He came to me at a very hard time in my life, my world falling apart just mere months after I got him.

But here was there for me, no more than a pup, he gave me the reason to go on and try my best. He was counting on me and we only had each other. He saved my life.

Now, after seven years, it's time to repay the debt.

Odyn had been struggling with his health for almost 3 years now and we kept getting different diagnoses and treatments. This has caused our insurance company to reject most of the claims, citing pre-existing conditions and moving to a new insurer would mean the same.

We got the most horrible news last week - Odyn could not go under for a required procedure for his inner ear infection/cyst draining

because he was too weak and would not survive. An emergency test had to be done.

But we finally see hope - the underlying cause of Odyn's constant health problems had been pinpointed to hypothyroidism and we've started medication.

Unfortunately, the long way to get here has drained my finances and we need a bit of help in this oh-so-vital time to make sure the treatments and procedures can keep going and my best friend will make it.

Update:

We had a vet appointment today, Odyn was still too weak to go under and have the cyst on his face assessed.

The vet has discovered two growths inside it, one near his jowl and another next to the ear. The ear canals are still full of infection, and even if it's slowly healing, his overall state makes fighting it hard.

We've got another 3 weeks course of different antibiotics and an appointment on the 24th. Hopefully, by then he will be strong enough to withstand a day of tests and going under anaesthesia to take samples of growths.

Update!

We have reached the goal! With 9 days to spare! I want to thank everyone who has donated and shared. It's Odyn's 7th birthday on the 18th and I will share some pictures then of his recovery.

Birthday Update:

Odyn had a good day, full of hot dogs, ice cream and burgers, he has problems walking and keeping his balance but enjoyed the sun in the garden even if he couldn't do much more than just stand there

Unfortunately due to his poor health, his metacarpal fistulation has flared up now we're fighting off two infections at the same time. Right now, as of the 19th, he hates me 'cause of his special antibacterial bath and having his bedding washed. Be advised, pictures are graphic

We are not done fighting! See you on the 24th!

Much love,

Paula, Odyn and Maxson.