Opie the golden doodle is a beloved pet, brother, and family member in the DiBacco household. Opie loves to carry his blanket around, play fetch, and cuddle. He is a big brother to two other doodles; he protects them and his family. Even though Opie is 11 years old, he plays like a "spring chicken." Opie is the sweetest dog ever, if you enter the DiBacco home it is mandatory to accept one of Opie's Hugs.

Opie has no previous health concerns and on Sunday night he started acting strange. Upon taking him to the vet, the doctors found that he may have possible bowel obstruction and a lump. Opie needs immediate surgery to fix this issue.

We are asking for donations to help cover the costs of Opie's surgery and other vet bills. We ask for you to open your hearts like Opie does for everyone he meets and give him a chance. To us, he is not a dog. He is family.

We thank you for any contributions made to help us during this time. If proceeds were to exceed his need we will be donating any left over to local shelters.

Thank you again,

The DiBacco Family

update: Opie is enroute to Pittsburgh for his emergency surgery. please keep him in your prayers