Hi, my name is Tyler, but I go by Tye.

Due to rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East I was evacuated from my home and am now moving between temporary accommodations as safe areas continue to change. Explosions are frequent, buildings shake, and places that were considered safe are no longer stable. For safety reasons, I cannot disclose my current location.

I am trying to leave the region and return home as soon as possible. However, I cannot leave without my dog, Pooh.

Pooh is a 5-pound toy poodle and my service animal. I live with sickle cell disease, and the stress of this situation is significantly worsening my condition. Pooh helps me manage pain episodes and provides essential medical and emotional support. He is not just a pet — he is part of how I function and stay stable. I cannot abandon him, and I cannot be without him.

Right now, I urgently need assistance with:

• Safe temporary shelter while travel arrangements are finalized

• Flight costs for both myself and Pooh

• Pet export documentation and mandatory government fees

• Veterinary certificates and carrier requirements

• Visas or transit permits if routing through another country becomes necessary

• Basic support to restart my life once I return home, as I am being forced to leave everything behind

The situation is changing by the hour, and I am doing everything I can to secure documentation and a safe exit route. The financial burden of leaving quickly and legally with a service animal is overwhelming.

Any support — whether through donation or sharing this fundraiser — brings us closer to safety.

Thank you for helping me protect Pooh and get home.

— Tye