Cathy has shared her life with Chewy since he was a puppy. Through joyful walks, quiet evenings, and tough transitions, he has always been her happy-go-lucky companion. “He’s been by my side through everything,” Cathy says. “But now, I’m scared I might lose him.” 

When Chewy recently collapsed, Cathy rushed him to the emergency vet. “He started having coughing bouts and very shallow breathing. He was very lethargic.” Cathy told the VHS. Cathy was told Chewy urgently needs testing and treatment to stabilize a serious heart condition and prevent a future fatal episode.  

Cathy just started a new job but hasn’t had a chance to build up savings. Her finances are stretched thin after helping care for an ill parent and moving between provinces. That's why she turned to the VHS’s McVitie Fund for help. 

Cathy is doing everything she can to help her best friend. Can you donate today to help Chewy get the urgent veterinary care he needs to come home safe and sound? 

All gifts to the McVitie Fund are currently being matched up to $25,000, that means your donation will go twice as far to help pets like Chewy return home to the people who love them.