Hello, I am trying to raise money so that my gorgeous little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can have a major open heart surgery to save her life. She has been diagnosed with Mitral Valve Disease, a condition which causes blood to flow back into the heart. This is a progressive illness which is only going to get worse and unfortunately will take her life. There are two treatment options, the first and only option my family can afford is a series of medications which help to maintain symtptom management. My little angel Cassie has always been an incredibly fit pooch, even more so for her breed. Although the medical treatment is great for the symptom management of her disease it does mean that we only have a potential 8 months together. Of course, if we do not manage to raise the funds for surgery, I will spend this year making sure she has had the best life possible.

The surgical intervention would involve open heart surgery to replace the mitral valve with a synthetic one. Although invasive and with high risk, like any major surgery, this could give us several more years together. As you can imagine, Cassie truly is my best friend, and she steals the hearts of those she meets. She is an enthusiastic and gentle soul who will happily cuddle upto and play with anyone she meets.

I am ever hopeful that we can raise the funds needed for her surgery and full recovery. I ask you please, from one animal lover to the next to help out in anyway you can, no matter how small a donation or share our story with everyone you know.