Join Bella’s Fight for Life

Dear Family & Friends,

MY sweet baby Bella crossed over to the other side on Saturday May 24th. Her tiny lungs could not take it. I love her so much and I will miss her greatly every second of my day. It is so new. It will take time to adjust but I know Bella lives in my heart.

I am keeping this GoFundMe active in order to be able to pay some of the debt. For those who have contributed, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May the light find you when you need it the most.

Thank you all for your support and prayers. Bella knows she's loved.

Best,

Asi

Monday night, Bella started coughing and wheezing, then she vomited blood. We rushed her to the Vetenary ER where she was diagnosed with pneumomediastinum, air in her chest cavity between the lungs. The vet said she needed strict rest, but should recover. Then she wasn’t getting better--she wouldn't eat and kept vomiting. Next stop, a diagnostic animal hospital for extensive testing to figure out the problem.

The animal hospital confirmed the pnuemomediastinum diagnosis, along with pneumonia and an abscess on her throat. Her clinical condition continued to decline, so they did an endoscopy to further investigate and to place a feeding tube since she still wasn’t eating.

The surgeon found 3 tears in her esophagus, which they repaired successfully. She is out of surgery and on path to recovery, but she has a long recovery ahead of her and needs continuous specialized hospital care for the next few weeks. She needs to be monitored at the hospital until she can eat on her own.

She's a healthy 4-year old dog who deserves life, and she's a fighter. I want to give her the chance to battle.

I am reaching out to my community to help in this fight as the mounting medical costs are becoming insurmountable, and adding on by the hour.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

with love,

Bella & Asi

For reference, expenses that are already incurred:

$2k first ER visit

$5k hospital stay

$9k surgery and another 48 hour hospital stay

$??? Next two weeks. Hospital anticipates up to 20k. For hospital stay, medications, and other medical needs she may have.