First off, thank you so much for just reading Our Story. I don't know how I am going to do this without crying my heart out... I adopted our sweet Boogey Boy a bit over 5 years ago when he was nearly 1.5. I adopted him as my boys were begging for a dog and yes I caved in. I was scared to adopt a pitt-bull, just because of the bad rap that I had always heard, but seemed sweet, he was housebroke, didn't bark, seemed sweet. It wasn't but a few days and I was laying on the couch as I was suffering from severe depression and was on numerous medications for it, but not helping. Trying to cope with the passing of my father had taken a huge toll on myself. I clearly remember Boogey jumping on the sofa with me like it was yesterday. He jumped up and snuggled up right in front of me, I had no where to put my arm and so I remember putting it on his back and he snuggled right in. I will never forget the feeling this gave me as I felt as though he just accepted me as his Momma, I remember putting my arm fully around him and he and I both fell right to sleep. From this point on - this was no longer just a dog - Boogey had won my heart over - I felt like I just gained this best friend I had so always wanted. Boogey doesn't leave my side unless I am at work - he is constantly at my side weather it be in the restroom, in bed (always under the covers), outside, or in the car. I felt as though my Dad had always something to do with putting Boogey and I into each others lives. Amazingly, I was removed from a number of the medications, I felt my heart not so heavy, learned I did have self worth and began to come out from several years of hiding in so much darkness and pain. I never knew I could love a dog like the way I love this little guy (well he's a big 90 pound boy). To get to where we are today - we have had a great adventure thus far together along with my boys as they have gotten very attached to their Booges as well.

On Monday, February 2, 2026 my youngest had noticed a large lump at the base of Boogies canine tooth on the right side and immediately showed me. I thought maybe an abscess, but it was hard as a rock with no movement. I immediately got him in to see the vet on Tuesday and confirmed what I was so scared of - Cancer. They have scheduled him for Friday, February 13 for MRI, mouth xrays, and chest xray to see if it has spread and for a biopsy of the tumor to see what exact type and if its fast growing or not. They mentioned treatments, as of surgery along with chemo. I have been crying daily with worrying about his diagnoses, but now on how am I going to pay for it. I have a good job, but work on commissions in the funeral industry - which is a very tough job in itself as most people don't want to talk about their own death, let alone prepay for it. I have a part-time work from home job as well, so I am truly trying to raise a family in this world of inflation! Also, my health insurance monthly premium for my boys and I went up just over $1,000 per month starting in Jan, 2026. This has left me with paychecks that don't even cover my monthly rent payment. I have never had to ask for help and have found myself really struggling and then the thought of losing my best friend and having to make a choice of paying for his care or the rent has left me in this situation. I finally come to the decision I have to pull off the shield that I have always used to protect myself of being the strong independent woman and ask for help. I have to do everything I can to help him as I cant thank him enough for all he did for me during my darkest times. I again have never asked for help from anyone and hate to do this, but I realize I can't do it on my own and now see why they say it takes a Village. Boogey's upcoming appointment will be $865 and then we will determine how to go from there. I hope and pray that some miracle happens as I can't lose him! I thank you all so much for all the prayers and concerns.

I also trying to set up a fundraiser by selling Boogey Support T-shirts with a $30 donation, includes $5 shipping, if interested please reach out! I love you all so much and I need my Village right now, Please! I can't say Thank you ENOUGH!