Gizmo is a 6 year old Mix-Breed in Milwaukee , WI, who needs $1,000 for Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV).

I've had Gizmo for about 6 years. She was born from a previous dog I've had and I've kept her ever since. Although Gizmo isn't a licensed therapy dog, I don't think I would be here without her. She contributes greatly to my mental health. Gizmo has been with me through thick and thin and, I couldn't imagine my life without her. It hurts to see her in so much pain. And I want so badly to help her.

Recently I noticed her stomach is extremely bloated. She's hiding, really eating, not drinking water, shaking and not really active. She is usually a cheerful dog. But she is in so much pain. I'm afraid if I don't get her out now, she won't make it. I'm guessing she has bloat which is severe dogs and may require surgery.

Gizmo means a lot to me specifically. Me and Gizmo always lay together, always play together, and support each other. Wherever I am you'll see Gizmo. If I'm sad I go to Gizmo and I usually feel better. I have a lot of trauma, a lot of mental health issues and, I feel like Gizmo is my number one support. She proves that you don't need human love to feel loved and complete.

My family lives paycheck to paycheck. Sometimes it's hard to pay for groceries sometimes it's not. But we definitely did not expect a vet visit to pop up expectedly. Unfortunately we didn't have time to prepare or save up money for this a vet visit.