LoveWell Veterinary Services

Larkin

Larkin is a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier in Portsmouth, NH, who needs $2,000 for Cardiac Assessment/Ultrasound and Dental Extractions.

Portsmouth, NH

Larkin came to me in 2015 from a kind couple in Connecticut who breed Parson Russell Terriers. They felt Larkin would thrive in a one-dog household; apparently she was stirring up trouble with her siblings. I brought her to NH and we've never looked back. She lives with me in a small house, constantly welcoming and befriending visitors: we have neighbors often drop by and I'm an Airbnb host. Larkin IS my home, no matter where we are. Since adoption, there's been a connection that goes beyond companionship. Not just a pet, she's the center of my life, the source of endless joy and comfort. She' shared every emotion and experience with me for the last 9 years. I've never taken a moment of it for granted, often wondering how such a serendipitous meeting created the ULTIMATE pairing. Larkin has personality that draws people to her no matter where we are, loving little humans the most. I know she'd eat brussels sprouts 24/7 if I let her. A new habit is holding shoes ransom (usually for a baby carrot); this has been very effective, training ME to keep all footwear elevated. Larkin thinks chasing squirrels is a waste of time, preferring to lay stomach-down on hot pavement. Over the past year I've noticed Larkin's breath getting progressively worse. She eats her brussel sprouts on one side of her mouth and no longer tolerates chew-sticks. I'm tormented by the thought of her suffering in any way. We started at a new vet, Lovewell Veterinary; it was made clear to me that her back teeth are now abscesses and have potentially led to a weakening of her heart, a murmur. Managing my own expenses is a significant financial challenge. The cost of insulin, medical supplies and recurring doctor visits already strain my resources, making it difficult to save for unexpected expenses like veterinary bills.