UNEXPECTED TRAGEDY CREATES OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT

Doug, a Vietnam era army veteran and longtime resident of Pacific Beach, lost his best friend Fred, a chihuahua mix, on July 17, 2024 at approximately 8:30 pm near the intersection of Garnet & Lamont. They were enjoying their daily evening walk, when unexpectedly they found themselves the victims of an horrific, violent and inhumane assault. The attack was initiated by an unleashed large 55-60 lbs Pit Bull. Fred was fatally injured that night. The attacks were vicious and intensified as Doug’s cries for help were completely ignored by the pit bull’s owner who was observing the sequence of terror without reaction. Doug was injured and badly bruised during his unsuccessful efforts to save Fred’s life. Doug fractured his rotator cuff and severely bruised his right and left sides. His injuries will require repeated physical therapy sessions. While Doug was finally able to obtain emergency veterinarian treatment, the treatment could not save Fred’s life. Fred died the following morning. Intensifying Doug’s gut wrenching experience, the pit bull’s owner hastily grabbed his “pet”, placed him in his truck and sped away without gesture or word or offer of assistance. Fred has been an integral part of Doug’s life for over eleven years. This abrupt experience leaves a deep fissure in Doug’s life.

Doug is 74 years young. Doug’s current income covers his monthly expenses. The unexpected medical costs have created a tipping point which now threatens Doug’s ability to balance life’s daily obligations.

We are raising $7,500 to ease Doug's financial pressure. The raised funds will cover incurred unexpected medical ($1,500) and veterinary ($3,500) expenses and ($2,000) expected lost of net income to cover unpaid leave that will provide the needed time for physical healing.

Please give what you can!