Fitzy is a 13 year old Australian Shepherd in Sioux Falls, SD, who needs $2,000 for Chemotherapy for Lymphoma.

Friends & I got a puppy together as seniors in college. My housemates & I were dog people and very involved in his care & training. Chaotic environment but he adapted as a sweet friendly dog welcoming to all people. I worked at the college the following summer & asked my friends let me keep for the summer as companion in the empty college town. By end of summer I was in love and would never let go

Today I found out that my best friend - who has been by my side & singlehandedly(paw) pulled me through very dark lows in life into now someone w/ momentum of success & optimism for the future - has lymphoma & limited remaining time. I am shattered & heartbroken & unsure how to move forward. I am so unready as hes been the picture of health & athleticism to this day. Vet = All City Pet Care South.

Hes an energetic sweetheart & LOVES fetch. Will find any visitor willing to throw a toy, & retrieve & stare demanding rethrow. Frisbee savant: So fast & covers entire yard catching almost any frisbee throw. Loves new little Aussie sister & was protective of little bro who passed 1 month ago. My mom refers to Fitzy as a surfer dog given his laid back demeanor & intuition.. Smartest+ communicative

I’m a single man. I previously got derailed, gave up on life, eventually addressed mental/psychological issues. I’ve put much effort into building back. Completed education & now working to build upon career. I couldn’t have accomplished any of that without Fitzy at my side.