Hi, I’m Bunsen — and I need your help.

I’m a 3½-year-old Border Collie and Newfoundland mix. People say I’m a sweet soul — a big, happy, goofy boy who never stops wagging my tail when I see my mom, dad, or my siblings, Murphy and Cici. I love chasing sticks, giving kisses, and curling up next to my family at the end of the day. I know I’m not supposed to have favorites… but they’re my whole world.

But right now, I’m in the hospital. I’m scared. I’m tired. And I really need help.

Last night, I couldn’t get up. My heart was racing, and I felt so sick. My parents rushed me to Ocean State Veterinary Specialists at midnight. They said I’m severely dehydrated. I have fluid building up in my belly. My kidneys are working too hard. And worst of all, the doctors think something is stuck in my intestines — possibly something I shouldn’t have eaten, just like last time.

I’ve been through a lot in my short life — abandoned as a puppy, placed in the wrong homes twice, and finally, finally… I found my people. The ones who loved me through everything. Who let me be myself. Who made me feel safe.

They’ve already spent $2,200 trying to stabilize me, giving me fluids and comfort care. But now I need an ultrasound and surgery to remove the obstruction. The doctors say I have a good chance of a full recovery if I get it in time… but the cost is more than we can handle alone.

We’re asking for $9,000 to save my life.

That covers the ultrasound, surgery, post-op care, and the rest of my hospital stay. It’s a big number, but every little bit counts. Even sharing this helps.

I know times are hard. I know there are so many pets who need help. But if you’ve ever loved a dog like I love my family — you’ll understand why they’re doing everything they can.

They’d sleep in their car before they’d give up on me. But we’re hoping we don’t have to get there.

Please help me get back home — to my warm bed, to Murphy and Cici, to my people who are crying right now, wishing they could do more. If you can give, thank you. If you can’t, please share my story. I just want one more chance to be the happy, bouncy, grateful boy I was born to be.

With love,

Bunsen