Dear friends, family, and compassionate supporters,

I’m reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your help in saving Rainy, my cousin Ryan’s cherished dog and a beloved part of his family. Rainy is in critical condition at Michigan State University’s Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, after a devastating diagnosis: her uterus has ruptured, and tragically, her puppies are likely lost. The veterinarians say immediate surgery is Rainy’s only hope for survival, but the cost is estimated between $5,000 and $7,000—a financial burden Ryan and his family cannot bear alone.

Rainy is more than a pet to Ryan and his family; she’s a loyal companion who fills their home with love and joy. The thought of losing her is heartbreaking, but the hospital requires at least half the surgery cost upfront before they can proceed. Ryan and his partner have been denied for CareCredit, and his parents are unable to help financially. They’ve managed to scrape together $2,000 until Thursday, but it’s not enough to cover the urgent care Rainy needs.

As a family member, I couldn’t stand by without doing something to help, so I’ve set up this GoFundMe to rally support for Rainy’s life-saving surgery. Every dollar you donate will go directly toward the veterinary costs to give Rainy a fighting chance. Even if you can’t contribute financially, sharing this campaign with your friends, family, or on social media would mean the world to Ryan, his family, and Rainy.