Kisses for Hershey

$325 of $3,000 goal

Raised by 11 people in 18 months
Amber Bates Austin
on behalf of Charles Franks
 CANTON, OH
Hello all. I'm starting this go fund me to help my dear friend Chuck after the recent loss of his best friend, Hershey. Here is their story:
Hershey was probably the smartest dog I have ever met. So loving and friendly, and more attached to her human than I have ever seen an animal. Hershey was more than a dog, she was his baby. 
Hershey was born November 26, 2005. And passed away May 19, 2015 at 9 years old.
Hershey's hobbies included swimming and playing fetch. Nothing made her happier than a lake and a tennis ball. She rarely left Chuck's side, and loved to take long car rides on a sunny afternoon. They were the best of friends.
Hershey was a cancer survivor. In 2012, she had to have surgery to have a large tumor removed from her abdomen and liver. Hershey was more certainly a fighter. 
On April4, 2015, Hershey became ill. Her stomach was swelling and her legs very weak. Upon taking her to the emergency vet, Chuck found out she had a fairly rare uterine infection called pyometria. Untreated, it would have killed her within hours. The vet was pretty optimistic that with surgery, Hershey had a decent chance of survival with at least a few more healthy years ahead of her. Although unable to afford the costly surgery, Chuck made the decision to give his best friend a fighting chance, and took out a high interest loan through the emergency vet  to cover the cost of the surgery. 
Following the surgery, Hershey seemed to feel better, After a few hard days of obvious pain, she seemed close to her normal self. Playing fetch again. Swimming in her kiddie pool when the weather permitted. Then she stopped eating. She began vomiting and was lethargic. Chuck took her back to the vet on Tuesday, and before the doctor could see her to do any testing, she passed away in the arms of her best friend.
Unfortunately, now Chuck is swamped in veterinary bills. I would like to help him cover the cost of Hershey's surgery and subsequent veterinary visits over the last month. Anything would help, and is greatly appreciated. God Bless you all.

For more pictures, and more of Hershey's story, follow the link below.
http://imgur.com/gallery/RZJOn/new
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Update 2
Posted by Amber Austin
17 months ago

So again I want to take the time to thank each and every one of you all. You internet peeps are like family to me, and you show that all the time. Anyway, this isn't going any further so I am going to have it removed come Monday. Every bit matters, so Thank You.

I still miss my Hershey girl, I've got that sense of loneliness because I am so used to her being right there, always aware when I move even the slightest, afraid I may get up and leave her. She was a bed hog on top of all that so now I don't know what to do with all that spare room haha.

Anyway, I hope her last gift to the dog park was used well, and in the end I know I'll never forget her, and she will be waiting for me by that bridge. *hugs to all*

If any of you want to get a hold of me down the road most of you know how, but otherwise my email is chromium103@gmail.com
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Update 1
Posted by Amber Austin
17 months ago

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Today Hershey ashes were spread out on the lake at Portage Lakes park. I put in the rose petals then her ashes. I wanted to get fresher rose petals but could not, either way she put to rest as best I could on a bed of roses.

I want to take this time to thank all of you who have donated as well. I love each and every one of you guys. Your simply amazing. Hugs to you all. Even if I don't reach my goal here I am grateful for each and every one of you. This includes you Amber. You made this for me and my best friend. Thank you all again.
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$325 of $3,000 goal

Raised by 11 people in 18 months
Created May 21, 2015
Amber Bates Austin  
on behalf of Charles Franks
GD
$50
G Day
18 months ago

Sorry about Hershey bud. Thought I already donated.

BW
$25
ButtKo Witz
18 months ago

Hershey!...

SD
$5
Shuri Dash
18 months ago

It's not much but love you man and I am sorry for you lose

CO
$50
Chris Ortiz
18 months ago

clo007 from eVGA forums

AD
$25
andrew dunbar
18 months ago
MR
$10
Matthew Rightmyer
18 months ago
IF
$75
Isaac F
18 months ago

muskie32 from the EVGA forums

RL
$25
Randall Loiacono
18 months ago

Randolla from the EVGA forums

$50
Anonymous
18 months ago
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Daniel J. Grossi II
18 months ago
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