Benjamin is a nine-year-old Greyhound in Geneva, OH, who needs $408 for eye surgery.

Benjamin joined The Sanctuary at NE Ohio Greyhound Rescue when he was just three years old, and he became one of their ambassador dogs.

"We knew that there was something special about Benjamin," Duane J. from the nonprofit group tells Waggle. "He enjoyed working at meet and greets and as a therapy dog. No matter where he went, he had a kind and sensitive way that helped humans relax. He was always ready to show others just how amazing Greyhounds could be."

But then Benjamin developed many health issues, including a severe heart murmur, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. He stopped working events and was more comfortable staying in the house and keeping his caretakers' company. About a year after his initial illness, Benjamin developed s a bulging disc in his neck that causes pain from time to time. Medications and diet have kept these conditions in check.

Now Benjamin is fighting a new medical battle, and he needs your kindness.
"Benjamin is a huge boy who doesn't always realize his size. He is also easily frightened by noises and movements. Recently, he injured his right eye after he became scared of something outside while he was on a potty break. Eye stain tests show that Benjamin has a very large scratch on his cornea," Duane says.
Benjamin received vet care for his eye injury for several weeks from Dr. Zulandt at Madison Veterinary Hospital.

After a good start at healing with ointments and eye drops applied several times a day, the scar tissue on Benjamin's eye stalled the process and needs to be removed. Now the rescue group needs help raising money to pay for his care.

"NE Ohio Greyhound Rescue provides lifetime care for animals with medical needs," Duane says. "We rely solely on donations to pay for their vet bills. Benjamin has helped so many humans before he became ill. Please help him heal. Thank You!"