Swayze's Urgent Dental Surgery Fundraiser

Hi friends,

We're raising funds for our (Emily & Sage's) almost 14-year-old dachshund, Swayze, who needs a full-mouth dental extraction to clear out rotting teeth and stop a serious infection in its tracks.

Swayze has been part of our family since she was a tiny sausage in a basket in Virginia. She’s our spicy, burrow-loving cuddlebug with a black belt in side-eye and a deep love for fresh laundry, sneaky cheese snacks from grandma, and long drives through the mountains. She’s been Sage’s shadow through job changes, degrees, and two lane roads—you name it.

Now she needs our help.

Swayze’s dental situation is unfortunately common in older dogs, but due to her age and a heart murmur, she needs to be seen by a veterinary dental specialist. That makes the surgery significantly more expensive—but also more urgent. Without treatment, the infection could spread, causing her immense pain and potentially leading to sepsis. We can’t let her go out like that. Not our girl.

Aside from her teeth, Sway is still happy and full of life. She’s got more backroads to sniff, trails to hike, and cozy spots to burrow into. We just need to get her through this.

The total cost of the surgery (including anesthesia, full extraction, meds, and follow-up care) is estimated between $5,800 and $6,800. Sage and I are covering at least $2,000, but we need help making up the rest—without digging ourselves deeper into debt.

If you’re able to donate, even a few dollars truly helps. And if you can’t give, sharing this means just as much. We know how tough things are for so many right now, and we’re beyond grateful for any support you can give.

With love (and side-eye),

Sage, Swayze & the fam