Charlie, our beloved LGD, unexpectedly collapsed on August 16, 2025, with no previous signs of illness. We rushed him to Westside Animal Emergency Hospital where they discovered he was suffering from bloat and an aggressive cancer that had ruptured. Sadly, there was nothing more that could be done except to humanely let him go peacefully.

The loss has been absolutely devastating. Charlie was deeply loved not only by our family, but by everyone who had the privilege of meeting him. He was more than a guardian for our animals — he was family, a loyal protector, and a gentle soul who touched so many lives. His presence, love, and unwavering devotion will never be forgotten. Charlie's total bill came to $1,247.00

Bella, our beloved LGD, was preparing to become a first-time mom when something went terribly wrong on April 10, 2026. The veterinarian explained that there could have been multiple possible causes, and sadly there is no way to know for certain what happened.

Bella began giving birth to stillborn puppies — we had already found three, and when she delivered a fourth right in front of us, we knew she needed immediate emergency veterinary care. At the clinic, X-rays and a sonogram revealed that she still had four more puppies inside of her that had also passed away.

The veterinary team performed emergency surgery and kept Bella overnight for monitoring and care. Thankfully, she came home the following day with medications and has since recovered very nicely.

While we are incredibly grateful that Bella survived, the emotional toll of losing the puppies along with the unexpected emergency vet expenses has been overwhelming. Bella’s total veterinary bill came to $1,323.46.

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