Hello,

My name is Danielle and Kilo is my 8-year-old Malshipoo. During 2014-2016, my husband and I tried to conceive, but were unsuccessful time after time. The infertility began to take a toll on us, and I fell into a deep depression. My OBGYN suggested I get a puppy to have something to love on. In February 2017, we brought home Kilo. He not only was something to love but instantly became a huge part of our household. I fell in love with his sweet and playful personality. Over the years, I have suffered many agonies, including the loss of a close friend, the loss of a grandparent, and more recently, the murder of my little brother in August 2024. For a total of about 3 1/2 years, I managed a very violent apartment community where I encountered everything from domestic violence, children being molested, multiple stabbings, drug/alcohol abuse, personal threats, and the most painful was the murder of a 15-year-old girl. Seeing people in public with assault rifles became a normal occurrence. Every day, I came home “heavier” than the next. Kilo would be home waiting for me every day in the window with his tail wagging and tongue out. I needed that greeting every day!!

I was terminated from that position in December due to “Performance Issues.” I have been diagnosed with severe anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Kilo has been a source of comfort for me through all of this.

He was taken to the vet towards the end of last year when we noticed the protruding mass on his backside after trying to use the bathroom. We were told it’s a perineal hernia. Over the last few months, it has gotten worse. I took him to his regular veterinarian on Thursday, March 20th, only to be told I need to put him down! I was devastated!! The next day, I took him to a second vet. She did an ultrasound and showed me where his bladder is now inside the hernia. It has shifted down several inches from where it needs to be. Surgery is the only thing that can save him. This surgery can cost anywhere from $2000 up depending on the complexity of what actually needs to happen. I do not have the funds to save my sweet baby. I am unable to apply for Care Credit or Scratch Pay. This is my last resort. I cannot imagine life right now without Kilo. If you find it in your heart and have anything to contribute, please do. I beg you. Kilo is not JUST a dog. He is the child I was never able to have.

Thank you,

A desperate dog mom