Urgent Help Needed for Duke's Vet Bills
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- My name is Curtis. This is my dog, Duke. He just turned 7 and he is the best dog I could ever ask for. He's the smartest boy I've ever seen and one of the nicest dogs I've ever encountered. Last night, my mom was walking Duke when a pitbull attacked him, pinning him to the ground by the neck. My mom and one of the neighbors tried everything to get him off and shortly after, the owners showed up. They all managed to get him off of Duke. Duke's not a fighter, he never even tried to fight back. The owners took their dog, put him in the car, and then left before my mom could attend to Duke. Neither my mom nor the neighbor got the plate of the car. She called me, I ran to her, and we filed a police report. But without knowing the plate number or who they are, I am not sure if we will find them to have them pay for the emergency costs. We took Duke to the vet and had to take him back home with only an estimate of how much it was going to cost. Well, because of family issues and having to help take care of my brother, I had to come back to live at home and trying to take care of my brother, I lost my job. And every job after that, it's hard to work when you get a phone call 2 or 3 times a day having to go help my grandma with him. He requires a lot of attention and help. After that, I started down a path that wasn't good and ended up making some bad choices. I ended up depressed and struggling and life has been hard. I try and try to better it and no matter how hard I try, I get a left blow and then a right and end up back down. If I lose him from infection or something, I won't have any life left. It will ruin me. I can't lose my best friend. I feel like a horrible person because I'm unable to pay for him. My mom is traumatized by this and says it is her fault. If I lose him, she will be scarred for the rest of her life.
- So this is a long shot in the dark, please help me. I know I shouldn't be asking for this but I don't know what else to do. I'm so heartbroken over this and will do anything for whoever can help me.
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Curtis Johnson
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Salt Lake City, UT