Honoring Joey: Helping Pets Get Lifesaving Care

Joey was by my side from two months old. He was healthy until, at six, he suddenly stopped moving and eating. Rushed to the ER, I found out his heartbeat was barely detectable, and without immediate treatment costing $8,000, he would die within hours. I begged them to save him.

After 24 hours, I got the best news: it was Addison’s disease. Though serious, it was treatable. Following four days in the ICU, daily prednisone, and monthly cortisol shots, Joey lived another 10 amazing years, reaching 16.5—outliving the average puggle.

I know I was fortunate to have the resources to care for him. Many families face the impossible choice to euthanize beloved pets simply because they can’t afford treatment. Joey’s care totaled over $15,000, but I’d do it all over again.

With the anniversary of his passing approaching, I want to honor Joey by helping others. I found a foundation that supports families facing sudden, overwhelming medical bills for treatable conditions. It breaks my heart that pets can be lost simply due to cost.

This GoFundMe is to raise funds in Joey’s memory to help families keep their pets alive and loved. Your contribution could save lives and keep pets by their families' sides, just like Joey stayed by mine.