Dawson is a 5-year-old Golden Retriever in Camillus, NY, who needs $2,000 for Pericardiectomy.

We picked Dawson out on August 23rd, 2017; or should I say, he picked us. He clung right on and refused to let go. From that moment forward, we have clung on to him and our sincere love for him makes us not want to give up or let go. Dawson is our entire world and has found a special place in our hearts. He is 5 years old and has a lot of life left to live. He is our only animal and only child!

Dawson is blessed with 2 very loving families and has stolen everyone’s hearts. It is hard not to love him after spending only just a few minutes with him. He greets anyone and everyone he comes across (quite literally), even if it means dragging us across a parking lot. He HAS to say hi to anybody he encounters. He steals the show on every walk he goes on and every store that allows him in it!

We like to say that Dawson can understood every word that comes out of our mouths. We can’t get away with saying anything about him without him knowing it. He is also a helper by trade. He insists on carrying our water bottles around the block so that we don’t have to. While he is a huge proponent of swimming, he also has a strong fascination for the snow and will do as many snow angels as he can!

He was recently diagnosed with Idiopathic Pericardial Effusion. He has been rushed to the emergency room twice, which required him to go through two Heart Taps, multiple x-rays, ultra sounds, blood panels, and other tests. His treatment is ongoing and he was currently undergoing a CT scan. Next step is a Pericardectomy.

Dawson is 5 yrs old and this was completely sudden and unexpected. Not only has this taken an emotional toll on us, it has taken a significant financial toll. Having Dawson get a 2nd chance at the life he so very much deserves would mean everything to us, as he is our world.