Gus is a 10-year-old Bassett Hound in Hawesville, KY, who needs $1,600 for Amputation & Wheelchair.

Gus has been a blessing in my life for the last 10 years. I am a type 1 diabetic and suffer from anxiety disorder. Gus and I live alone, and he has been with me through so much. He is truly more than a dog, he is like a child to me. Where I go, he goes. He is well known to friends and family and loved by all. Gus has a calm and sweet disposition and truly understands human situations.

Gus loves to ride in the car with me. He likes to be right in the middle console beside me so he can see what's going on. He is a very social dog and likes to visit family. He is very loved by my siblings, parents, and nieces. Gus truly thinks he is a person and loves to wear doggy clothes. He is a member of our family. His bed is right beside mine and he sleeps there everynight.

I am a Type 1 diabetic and suffer from anxiety disorder. My only income is disability. My family has been able to help Gus financially but the cost of amputation and a wheelchair is alot. It is heartbreaking to see him feeling this bad. I would do anything to help him.

In April 2020 Gus began limping. Dr. Wolfe did lab work that showed he had a fungal infection in that bone. He was put on anti fungal medicine at that point until Oct 2020. The fungal infection was gone but xrays showed it had deteriorated the bone. Recently he has been in pain because of this. Dr. Wolfe said the only option is amputation, bc of his small legs he will need a wheelchair.

When visiting family he communicates and interacts with them by barking and wanting snuggles, hugs, and pets. Once while visiting my parents I told Gus to get in the car because we were leaving and he sat right on the ground, looked at me and shook his head no! It is amazing the instinct and realization he has. When he gets new clothes he will bring them to you wanting to wear them!