Sarge is a 5-year-old English Bulldog in Helena, MT, who needs $2,000 for Critical 24-hour Care.

Four and a half years ago my husband had to retire from the military for medical reasons. My husband was taking it hard as the military had been his home for 30 years. I knew he needed a project to keep him busy and that he had always wanted an English Bulldog. So, I found my husband the perfect retirement "project," Sarge. Sargey Boy was the perfect addition to our family.

Sarge firmly believes that he has a future spot in the NBA or helping professional weightlifters train for the deadlift. He loves his kiddie pool in the summer and insists that others get wet too. Sarge likes to go on walks as long as they are not too far and he likes to play fetch but first, you have to get the toy away from him, good luck with that.

Sarge has several four-legged friends; there is Chevy the Beagle, Kylie the Chihuahua, Sloan the Gray Tabby cat, and Shelby the Calico cat. And Sarge has rarely found a treat that he doesn't like. In fact, he gets frustrated with his mom insisting that he keep his weight in check. In the winter Sarge loves to run through the snow like his butt is on fire.

On June 9th Sarge was critically injured in a dog attack. I rushed him to our vet where they performed emergency surgery and other services. On June 11th he had to be transported to a 24hr Emergency and critical care facility, 120 miles away. He is struggling but each day he is making improvements. His treatment will be ongoing but once he is past the first 10-14 days his prognosis is great.

This is a sudden and major expense that no one plans for. Add that to the fact that I am a full-time caregiver to my husband, a full-time student, and a mom and that makes this expense that much harder.