Bridger is a 4-year-old Golden Mix in Durango, CO, who needs $461 for Mast Cell Tumor Removal.

I adopted Bridger from the local humane society in May of 2018. He was 3-4 months old, and had been found in the dumpster behind a Travelodge when he was only a few weeks old. He lives with me and my partner in a house with just out of town now, but I've had him since I was a junior in college, so he's live with a few roommates along with way.

He's a fairly mellow boy, but he's got a lot of sass when it comes to getting what he wants. He loves belly rubs in the bed before coffee, chasing bugs in the backyard, and has a lot to say if he thinks he isn't getting enough attention. He likes to be in our vicinity and be able to see us, but has to be in a special mood to want to cuddle with us. He thinks dog toys are boring lol

The first month I had Bridger, a wildfire started upvalley from our house and quickly inundated the town with smoke. I have asthma, and quickly started having attacks in my sleep. This baby of a puppy learned how to jump on the bed so he could wake me up and alert me, and it's something he still does to this day if I'm having breathing issues in my sleep.

Bridger has a mast cell tumor on his abdomen that was originally thought to be a lipoma. It tripled in overnight the day before my birthday, and the vet aspirated it and informed us he'd need a bit of an invasive surgery to remove it since it was in a complex area of his abdomen.

I am photographer that works for themselves, and have already made an exceptional dent in my savings to get through the slow season. I just don't have the funds for his surgery. I had a pop up photobooth to help raise money, but I'm still almost $500 short.