Waylon is only 4 years old, and he is the biggest, happiest goofball you could ever meet. He has the kind of personality that fills a room — always wagging, always smiling, always ready to make you laugh. He isn’t “just a dog” to me. He is my baby. My shadow. My comfort. My whole heart.

Recently, Waylon was diagnosed with bone cancer. Hearing those words shattered me. At only four years old, this is something no dog — and no dog mom — should have to face.

I am doing everything I can to make sure his time is filled with love, comfort, and as little pain as possible. The funds raised will go toward his treatments, X-rays, medications, and comfort care so that he can stay happy and pain-free for as long as we are blessed to have him. It will also help cover cremation costs so that when the time comes, I can bring my sweet boy home where he belongs.

Asking for help is not easy for me, but Waylon means the absolute world to me. If you are able to donate or even just share this, it would mean more than I can ever say. Every little bit helps us give him the love, care, and dignity he deserves.

Thank you for helping me love him through this.

— Emily