Smokey is a 2 year old French Bulldog in Altamonte springs, FL, who needs $2,000 for Back Surgery/IVDD.

Smokey came to us as a pup of a year old. We moved to Florida from New Jersey in November of 2023. Here he thrived. We are in a situation where we rent a room from a friend that also has a dog. They don't get along however, so he hangs out with us and his brother that's 7 years old.

We went to Oviedo Veterinary Emergency hospital and were told he needs back surgery. He often, even with our best efforts to stop him, would run to our bedroom door to bark at the dog on the other side of the door. This time was no different, he jumped off the bed and attacked the door. And we immediately knew he was in pain. He needs help, he is losing function in his two back legs.

Smokey is an energetic, very loving dog. Wherever there are people is where he always wants to be. He used to follow us all over the house and lay down in uncomfortable places just to hang out with us. His energy has always been unmatched. His love was so felt and unconditional, even now while he is in pain. He is our baby.

My boyfriend lost his job back in October. It has been a rough transition from a barely-making it- 2 income household to purely a one income household. We have rent, we have bills. We desperately need help. We are doing everything we can to give him another shot.