Stella is a 1 year old Chihuahua in Deltona, FL, who needs $7,000 for Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis.

Stella was unexpected, we already had 3 older, quiet, calm dogs and were definitely not looking for another. But when the call came asking about helping with puppies following a family's inability due a medical crisis going on I said we would absolutely foster a puppy and find it a good home. That is when this tiny puppy showed up and stole my heart and tossed our quiet home into joyful chaos.

Stella was fine when we went to bed on Tuesday evening, seemed great at our usual 3am potty trip outside. I have ZERO idea what happened. Fast forward to Wednesday evening and we are at the vet with an almost lifeless Stella and are looking at a 5,000-8,000 estimate with no idea what happened. We of course said do what you need to. Last night at 9:30 i was called and informed it is now 10,000+!!!

Stella is just 1 rescue of our 3 rescues and is the heart of the house (my lap is so empty) and the rest of the pups miss her, we miss her being ever present and ever joyful spirit. Stella is a typical chihuahua from what I understand loving, the "boss" of the other animals, she thinks she is my 200lb protector, Now it is my turn to protect her and I simply do not want to fail. Please help

The morning after this heartbreak and agreeing to a bill I already didnt know how to cover, I get a call from my husband telling me he had lost his job. Now, with this apparently over $10,000 bill I have no idea what to do, but removing care is NOT an option.