Sunny is a 5-year-old Goldendoodle in Bristol, CT, who needs $2,000 for ACVS R Forelimb Amputation.

Sunny came to live with us about two years ago and we are his second home. Sunny had a bit if a rough start in life. He became very sick as a puppy, but with lots of love and great medical care he survived and thrived into adulthood. He has been very healthy until his recent diagnosis of a cancerous leg tumor.

Sunny lives with another dog and two cats. He is by far the biggest animal in the house, but the most gentle. He loves attention from people, excitedly greeting everyone when they arrive home and always jumping in bed for a very close cuddle. He loves to give big wet kisses to any and everyone he meets.

Sunny is the sweetest, and goofiest dog I have ever met. He is very vocal, making lots of noises when he wants your attention. He is always by my side, following me everywhere we go. His favorite thing in the world is going for a walk. As soon as he sees me putting on shoes and grabbing some "poop bags", he starts to jump around the room and circles my legs until I clip his leash on.

Sunny has been under the wonderful care of Pieper Veterinary. I first brought him in to look at a growth on his front right leg. The vet took a sample of his tumor and I was told it was a mast cell tumor with abnormal cells. After x-rays, an ultrasound, and bloodwork showed no spreading, surgery was the next step. The size of the tumor left amputation as the best option.

The surgery is expensive, but necessary to keep him healthy for years to come. This was unexpected and I am unable to pay the full amount myself. That is why I am humbly reaching out to my friends and family for help and support.