Alfie is a 11 month old Mix-Breed in Schiller Park, IL, who needs $2,000 for Surgical Correction of a Portosystemic Shunt.

Alfie was gifted to us 9 months ago and has been pure joy since. He loves people, apples, and walking his brother to school. He looks like Alf from the movies, which inspired his name. He greets me with cuddles and face kisses every time I come home—he’s truly part of our family.

Alfie was diagnosed with a portosystemic shunt. It came on suddenly—he lost weight, sight, appetite, and now hallucinates. He’s weak but fighting. Thrive in Hoffman Estates, IL is treating him. The vet said his case is one of the worst she’s seen. We’re heartbroken—we nearly had to say goodbye, but we won’t give up.

Alfie is pure love. He’d greet us with excited jumps, roll over for cuddles, and lick our faces nonstop. He loves apples, walking his human brother to school, and meeting everyone. When healthy, he adored snow and chasing water from sprinklers. His joy was contagious—he’s not just our dog, he’s our heart in fluffy form.

Alfie’s emergency came out of nowhere, and the cost of surgery is overwhelming for us. We’re on a fixed income and this sudden expense is more than we can manage alone. Having Alfie healthy again would mean everything—he’s family, and the house feels empty without his joyful