Sasha's Eye Saving Surgery

For most of you that know me, you know that I am not one to ever really ask for 'help'. I am certainly not one to ever beg. I am very independent, goal oriented, and sometimes quite stubborn. I will stress myself out until I figure out a solution to a problem--even if that problem requires more hands on deck. However, for those that know me, you also know that I care about my puppy Sasha more than anything else in this world and would do absoloutely anything for her. She has only been in my life for about 7 months, but our connection continues to grow each day since her rescue. Each month Sasha has developed and matured to the fun loving super sassy, but loyal dog she is today. Sasha is 100% my best friend. It is with great sadness that today on her 1 year old birthday I must reach out to you all for help. Over the past couple weeks Sasha has been dealing with a tremendous amount of health related complications. While medication has allowed her GI tract to function properly and for her motor skills to promptly return, her body was left weakened and vulnerable from infection. This vulnerability with the combination of recent eye trauma allowed for a triggering affect of a genetic defect--cataracts. Specialists at the University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine predict a very progressive vision loss rate. In fact, in as soon as 2 months, Sasha will most likely be completely blind--unless she recieves corrective surgery.  Sasha is so incredibly young and has a long life to live. She deserves to see and experience everything to the fullest during her next 10-14 years of life. Sasha is extremely active and loves to be outdoors. Whether its the beach, mountains, preservation trails, or parks--you can bet we will be there. So here I am trying my best to do whatever I can to help her get this surgery. Unforuntately, I am just a student with a part time job struggling to pay my rent each month. Her previous vet bills have piled up leaving me to face a huge financial burden. However, I can and will not put  a price on Sasha's eye sight. I will do whatever I can and find work however I can to pay for the surgery that will allow Sasha to regain her sight. Sasha has experienced so much and yet so little in this world so far. We have many road trips ahead of us with many more mountains to climb. Your contribution will allow her to continue thriving and prevent her of a life time of darkness. It is very difficult for me to ask for help as I believe you must work for everything you earn in this world. However, I must put my pride aside for Sasha as she is my priority. Whether its a donation, words of kindness, or a possible work opportunity I appreciate your help.