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Help Save Ronin
Ronin isn’t just a dog — he’s my adventure partner, best friend, and loyal guardian through numerous tough times in life.
He’s hiked countless trails with me and even crossed the country by van visiting national parks. On every hike where dogs are allowed off leash, he trots ahead and then turns around to check that I’m still following — and anyone who’s ever backpacked with us knows he checks on them too.
Now - we found out at a regular check up last week - that Ronin has a large tumor on his spleen that could rupture and kill him at any moment. The only way to know if he can survive is a major surgery to remove it.
There’s about a 37% chance the tumor is benign, which means the surgery could save his life and give him years more of adventures. Otherwise, we only have weeks to a month or two left with him.
Ronin’s surgery is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The surgery and hospital care are estimated to cost $2,403–$3,570, and I’m trying to raise the funds quickly to give Ronin this chance.
A lot of you know I left my stable job to open a business and had a baby at the same time, so funds are very limited at this time.
If you’re able to donate or share, it would mean the world to us. Every donation, even just a dollar, helps give Ronin a fighting chance to get back to the trails and people he loves. 🐾
