Gunner is a 11 year old English Springer Spaniel in Sneads ferry, NC, who needs $2,000 for Open Fracture Orthopedic Surgery, Right Front Leg.

Gunner was my wife’s Valentine’s Day gift in 2014 and has traveled the world and across country throughout the past 11 years of my active duty service in the Marines. He is more than just a pet, he’s our emotional support dog and most of all he is family.

On Friday April 18th Gunner was involved in a dog fight in which his right front leg was bitten and his leg bone was fractured. Due to the open wound and close proximity to the fracture, orthopedic surgery is required no later then the 21st according to the Vet Dr at VEG Raleigh Pet ER and a referral was put in to the Eastern Carolina Refferal Surgery center in Whilmington.

Gunner is one of two Springer Spaniels in our home and he offers my wife emotional support through her disabilities and is acutely in tune with her emotionally. He also shares his unconditional love with our grandchildren and follows them around when visiting and loves just being in their presence. Being a combat vet Gunner also provides me with emotional support and grounding.

Due to unexpected vet bills earlier in the month and the ER fees for diagnosis, radiology, and initial treatment we have depleted our savings and are unable to fund his emergency surgery tomorrow. Seeing Gunner immobile and in pain with every move of his leg is heartbreaking