Bull is a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier in Stony Creek, VA, who needs $2,800 for Perineal Hernia Surgery.

I have had Bull since he was a puppy. He was with me in college at Virginia Tech (I’d say he’s an honorary VT alumni). He now lives with myself, my husband, our cats, and our big dog Ruby. His best friend is our little gray tabby named Fritz. Bull acquired his name because out of the litter, he ended up being the biggest boy (and was a little chunky as a puppy). His favorite activity is snoozing.

Bull is a very healthy 9 year old Jack/Rat Terrier mix. He needs emergency perineal hernia surgery. This surgery can fix the issue, and the vets explained they don’t really know what causes it and it is rare. If Bull didn’t receive the surgery, he would have to be euthanized, despite being healthy. He will be receiving the surgery at the Anicira Veterinary Center.

Bull’s favorite activity is sleeping under a blanket. He has never been hyper, which is odd for his breed. He loves his cat brothers and barking at the mailman with our other dog, Ruby. While he does bark at strangers to let them know he could “get them” he can easily be bribed with treats. All of the vets that have ever seen him always talk about how sweet he is. Essentially, he is the best boy.

I’m a teacher and my husband recently got a new job. While we have steady income, spending $2,000 is challenging. It wouldn’t be fiscally responsible to open credit with high interest. We also have to drive almost 3 hours for the surgery. I desperately want to help Bull!