Hank is a 9-year-old Bloodhound in Irmo, SC, who needs $1,850 for diagnosis and treatment of illness.

Hank came into our lives when he was 8 weeks old and he is now 9 years old. We bought him for our oldest son when he was young. His AKC registered name is Sir Henry Morgan, but we call him Hank because it fits his personality. He has a fur brother, a chocolate lab named Ruger. They literally are inseparable. Best buddies for life. I am so scared for Ruger if Hank is sick. He will be devastated.

Hank used to be so energetic and playful. He still tries as you can see in the video, but he gets tired quickly and is sometimes very grumpy. We have to be very careful with him because when he becomes aggressive, he is mean, but I truly believe it’s because he is in pain. It’s the only explanation. We love him so much and I know he would never purposely hurt us.

Prior to COVID-19 we were struggling financially and having our own human medical issues. COVID-19 really took a toll on us financially because we own a small business. We struggle to pay normal bills as it is. We just want our happy, goofy Hank back. We don’t want to worry.

Hank will be having his first appointment at Pawmetto Lifeline in Columbia, SC on 6/27. All I know right now is that something is wrong. He has lumps. His legs are weak and wobbly and give out on him. He has become mean and aggressive. I am positive that they will need to do bloodwork and take some xrays and probably prescribe some medication. Beyond that I am unsure what we are up against.

Hank is a talker for sure! We have full conversations some days. He has the greatest Bloodhound howl. When we rescued Ruger, I thought he didn’t bark. Hank taught him to howl. They would literally sit next to each other and Hank would howl and then Ruger would try. It was almost as if Hank was saying, “No, no, no...like this!” To this day Ruger howls like his big brother.