Riley is a 9 year old Dachshund in Fishers, IN, who needs $4,500 for Laser Lithotripsy.

Meet Riley, my 9-year-old long-haired dachshund. For nearly a decade, he has been my constant companion, known for his love of cuddles and squeaky balls.
I brought him home from San Francisco and we now live in Indiana.

Recently, Riley was diagnosed with bladder stones. To avoid a major invasive surgery, his vet has recommended laser lithotripsy. This procedure uses laser technology to break the stones down safely, but it comes with a high cost that I wasn't prepared for.
We are thankful that Purdue University Small Animal Hospital has the technology for this procedure.

Riley has that signature dachshund spirit—a mix of stubbornness and incredible sweetness.
If there is a sliver of sunlight hitting the floor, you can bet that’s where you’ll find Riley. He is a professional sun-seeker; he’ll spend hours moving from one patch of light to the next, soaking up the warmth and napping the day away.

This specialized laser lithotripsy is a major, unexpected expense that simply falls outside of what I can manage alone right now. An emergency of this size is a mountain I can’t climb without a helping hand.