Lucy is a 10 year old Beagle in Aventura , FL, who needs $2,000 for Open Heart Mitral Valve Surgery.

Lucille is my rock, my angel, and my best friend throughout the most challenging times of my life. As someone who has no children or immediate family to lean on, Lucy has been my constant source of comfort and unconditional love. Over the past two years, I have battled cancer while also struggling financially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on my limited SE income and resources.

Lucy has been diagnosed with a severe case of mitral valve disease, which has led to heart failure. Without immediate open-heart surgery, my precious companion will not survive.
The only hope for Lucy's survival is a specialized mitral valve open-heart surgery, which can only available in the University of Florida, Gainesville, Small Animal Clinic.

Lucy has filled my life with joy, love, and purpose, and I cannot imagine facing the future without her by my side. She is not just a pet; she is a member of my family and my closest companion. Your kindness and generosity can make all the difference in ensuring that Lucy receives the care she so urgently needs and deserves.

The team at UF is led by a pioneering surgeon for open heart canine repair from Japan, who has come to America to teach American veterinary surgeons his proven techniques and make this solution available more nationwide. the cost of the surgery is a staggering at 45K.