My mum's best friend needs your help.

Hello,

My name is Joshua and I'm the son of the most amazing woman. I know alot of people say things like that, but its genuinely how I feel. She has kept me here much longer then my mind wanted to. She is strong, but also a loving and wonderful woman, who is now obsessed with Kdramas and her little dog, Penny (her favourite child).

You see, last October we lost my dad, Denis, and ever since then life has been hectic.

Mum, you may call her Adelle, has been through the wringer, 4 surgeries, close to eviction, almost lost her job and now this. Her little friend, Penny, is not doing so well.

Miss Penelope Rumi Rose (she was going to be called Rumi but Beyoncé stole it) is a miniature long hair dachshund. She is 7 years young and full of love and spirit. Unfortunately though, like many other dachshunds she has lost control of her hind legs. There were no warning signs, no gradual decline, no prepartion, she just lost control. The vet is thinking IVDD, but also mentioned the big C, FCE and 3 other acronyms i can't remember.

We got medical attention as soon as possible, took her to 3 different vets all over western Sydney and finally found one that specialises in small animals, SASH. But like any specialist for humans, it came with massive price tag. I was quoted $14000 to $18000 for treatment, this includes possible spinal surgery, vet stays, medications, anaesthesia, assessments and most likely physio.

My mum still works full time at 63, paying all my dad's previous medical bills and the expensive funeral arrangements, all while trying to stay afloat in this cost of living crisis.

Now this, I know its just a dog to many people, but to my mum its a life line, my mum has companionship and friendship.

I am helping as much as I can, currently working full time in medical research, but i have ran out of funds.

There is no pressure to donate at all, I didn't even know Go Fund Me was a thing until a friend told me to try. And thats what Im doing, I am trying and thats all I can do right now and hold on to hope.

Thanks Joshua