May is a 4 Month Old French Bulldog in Olean, NY, Who Needs $5,000 for Cleft Palate Surgery.

May is our first French Bulldog and was born with a cleft palate. Her breeder tube-fed her and gave her a strong start. She’s now 4 months old and thriving, but she still aspirates due to a cleft in both her hard and soft palate. She’s scheduled for surgery at Cornell in January. We work full time and provide a safe home, and this surgery will be life-changing for her.

May, our 4-month-old French Bulldog, was born with a cleft palate affecting both her hard and soft palate. She was tube-fed by her breeder and has been thriving, though she still experiences frequent aspirations. She is scheduled for corrective surgery at Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, in January.

May is a very sweet and affectionate girl who loves all animals. At 4 months old, she has already exceeded our expectations—she knows over eight tricks and quickly learns new things. She is gentle, loving, and serves as an emotional support for our 9-year-old son, who has ADHD, providing comfort, companionship, and joy to our family.

May’s surgery at Cornell will cost over $5,000. We weren’t prepared for the expense of a top-tier hospital, and despite working two full-time jobs and caring for two children, we cannot cover it. Having her healthy again would be life-changing for our family and her.