Support Bear's Urgent Medical Care

His name is Bear! He looks like a teddy bear! Sweet and gentle and shy. My previous dog Murphy died last year. I was devastated. I supported this local shelter and their events. I donated money to purchase a brick in Murphy’s memory. Contacted the shelter many times No Brick and it’s been over a year. Called again and in conversation they mentioned a litter of puppies. That’s when I fell in love with Bear. The shy boy came immediately and sat in my lap. He picked me! Visited him twice a week, until I was told the pups were in medical isolation due to a bacterial infection for two weeks. Then they extended the time. A few days later they were all neutered!!!!!! I was texted I could bring him home after two days. I waited a few extra days so he could heal.

I bonded with this little pup and never expected this next turned into a mess. I took him home and was beyond excited. My heart was filled with joy. That night I noted green fluids coming out from his nose. But in the morning it was crusty. I called the shelter and it did not open until 10. So I took the pup to my vet immediately. They told me he had the bacteria infection and now it was pneumonia!!! I called the shelter and they offered to bring me meds later in the day. I just wanted to get the treatment started immediately and it was just 40 dollars. For the next few days I sat with him every two hours day and night giving steam from my shower. He seemed very tired but the color of the fluids were a bit better. Repeated calls for assistance from vet. On Friday I took him back to the vet. She noted his condition was worse he needed fluids and more!!! I left him for hours for his treatment. Then they called and recommended immediately take him to a medical ER, he needed oxygen and more care than they could provide. I can’t tell you how my heart sank! My friend and I immediately took him. They believe his lungs are week and he would need treatments for 24-72 hours. The care is very expensive and I can’t do this alone anymore. I need your support. I need a night to sleep and as many of you know I rarely ask anyone for help. I have also reached out to the shelter. They are questioning why I said he was happy on Monday and did not call them on Tuesday ! I am not making this a nasty situation. I expected they would help with the costs considering they new he was sick when I adopted him! I have pictures showing the crust around his nose! They offered my to take him to their facility.

would you take your dog there? This poor dog went to two different vets in a matter of a few hours on oxygen and it would require well over an hour to drive. Would you trust this staff after they neutered this sick pup at 3.5 months old ??! I prayed as to what the right thing to do for this young pup and remain calm. I do not want to make this political. My concern is the life of this poor pup who has had a miserable and tragic life so far. It’s up to God to see him through. I can’t pay beyound today. I hope everyone involved will do the right thing and stand by their dedication for their love of dogs. I appreciate and love you all. It’s been a learning experience for me to have a voice and never be afraid to get a bit of help from my friends.