Bella is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu in Boerne, TX, who needs $2,000 for Congenital Heart Defect.

Bella has PDA, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, a congentital heart defect. She is now about 5 months old. I got her as an emotional support dog before moving to a low income elderly housing complex. I have health issue with Multiple Myloma and other health issues. The vet told me that her surgery would cost 5k. I can't afford her surgery.

Bella is an angel. All the residents at these apartments love her. She used to love to run around the little dog park. She was a the fastest dog. Now she has slowed down, due to her condition. She is sweet and never barks. She loves attentionand she brings joy to our lives. I live alone. Bella is my companion.

Bella just learned to ask to go outside to potty, she learned very quickly. She loves to play with all the elderly residents where I live. She runs around with the other dogs at our little dog park. She is always happy. She keeps me going. She is the reason I get out of bed each day. One funny thing she does is chew on my hair.

I brought Bella to Bluepearl Emergency Hospital because she was having trouble breathing and stop running and playing. They told me that she needed heart surgery. They said that if she can get this heart surgery soon, she will life a happy healthy long life. I am hopeful.

I am on government assistance (HUD, SNAP, SSI). With Social Security and SSI I live off 10k/year. I am 73 years old. Mentally and emotionally I need Bella in my life. I just want her to be healthy and happy. I love her so much.