Dice can't urinate due to a life-threatening bladder entrapment.

Meet Dice. He is suffering from a severe perineal hernia where his bladder has become trapped outside of where it belongs. The condition has worsened to the point that he cannot urinate and urgently needs surgery to save his life.

What makes Dice's story especially heartbreaking is that this condition is preventable through neutering. The surgery he needs is extensive, specialized, and expensive — with costs approaching $10,000.

Dice remains hospitalized with a urinary catheter in place to keep him stable until he can have surgery. Without surgery, his condition will continue to worsen. With surgery, Dice will get a second chance at his best life.

Perineal hernias are seen most commonly in unneutered male dogs, making Dice's story an important reminder of the lifesaving role spaying and neutering can play in preventing serious medical conditions.

Tomorrow, Dice can get his chance. We will share updates as he begins his road to recovery. Until then, please hold Dice in your hearts as you help us give him the future he deserves.

If you can help Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. No dollar amount is too small as the bills are stacking up quickly. Thank you.

7/24/26 Update

Dice had his life-saving surgeries and is recovering well!