Bruce is a 4 year old French Bulldog in elmwood park, IL, who needs $8,000 for Foreign Body Removal & Intestinal Resection.

Bruce has been part of our family since he was a puppy. He just turned 6 on August 4, the same day he ended up needing emergency surgery. He lives at home with me and my teenage son in the Chicago area. He's the heart of our house, first one at the door and never far from wherever we are.

This is an emergency. Bruce swallowed a toy that caused an intestinal blockage. He needed emergency surgery at Golf Rose Animal Hospital, and it became more complex when surgeons found the intestine had adhered to his stomach and had to remove a section. He is recovering, but the complication pushed the bill far past the original estimate.

Bruce is a gentle, goofy dog who follows my son from room to room and greets everyone like they're his best friend. He loves his toys, which is exactly how we ended up here. He's been my son's constant companion through his teenage years, and our house doesn't feel right without him in it.

This was a sudden emergency with no warning. I borrowed $4,230 from family to cover the deposit, and I was declined by both CareCredit and Scratchpay. The final bill is estimated at $7,000 to $9,000.

Every donation matters here, for Bruce. Getting Bruce home healthy with my son is everything to us right now.