Big is a 3-year-old English Mastiff in Redding, CA, who needs $1,800 for surgical ovariohysterectomy.

Bug’s original owners had 5 kids but they divorced and moved into apartments, so they returned Bug to the lady they bought her from. Fast forward 6mos, and I contacted our breeder asking if she knew of anyone looking to rehome a mastiff just older than a puppy. We already had a 8mo old mastiff and wanted her to have a playmate. This is how we came in contact with Bug!

Bug came home to 5boys, 1 girl, and an 8mo old Mastiff that was already as big as her. She fit in immediately and sleeps with our 10yr old son. Sometimes she will crawl in the crate and cuddle with her canine sister even though they are both the size of pony’s. She loves playing outside a lot during the day but always ready to be with us when she’s tired!

Bug loves the water and anytime we have the hose on, she has her mouth right there to catch the stream. Anytime the kids are outside, she is right by their side and she loves to play tug of war with them and her toys. She is the most gentle and mellow girl and our entire family just wants her home to cuddle with her!

Bug showed no signs of illness until 11/14 and then she was in my sons room when he noticed she was breathing different. He took her outside to potty and noticed she wasn’t wanting to walk. He came to me and told me he thought there was something wrong. We assessed her and quickly took her to Asher VCA where Dr Gibbs did emergency surgery for Pyometra.

My husband got Covid and was not expected to live at all. He did recover but hospitalized for 53 days and they say it can be up to a year before he can return to work. He is the sole provider for our house, so now he’s on disability. We need our Bug home but money is tight!