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The Gift of Sight for Sully

Help us raise $5500 for Sully's sight!

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The Gift of Sight for Sully

The Gift of Sight for Sully

The Gift of Sight for Sully

The Gift of Sight for Sully

The Gift of Sight for Sully

Help us raise $5500 for Sully's sight!

Help us raise $5500 for Sully's sight!

Help us raise $5500 for Sully's sight!

Help us raise $5500 for Sully's sight!

Chris Reedy
Chris Reedy
Chris Reedy
Chris Reedy
1 Campaign |
Bakersfield, United States
$61 USD 3 backers
1% of $5,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Sully is a 4 year old Miniature Poodle who is my best friend. This is his story.

When Sully was four months old he was dropped off at the pound by his owner. His previous owner was a non reputable breeder who couldn't find a buyer for him. While at the pound he had been up for adoption three times but no one picked him up.

For the first two years that I had him he was such an amazing companion.  Incredibly playful, great with kids and other animals, he really just loved anything and everyone. Unfortunately due to a break up I lost custody of Sully for two years. Every day I thought about him, missed him, wished I could have him back. Then in July of 2014 I received a phone call from my ex asking if I could take him back. She was no longer able to keep him. Without hesitation I jumped on this amazing opportunity and said "Yes!".

The drive to pick up my long lost friend gave me time to reminisce. Thinking about all the great fun we had in the past and the memories. It had started to make me wonder: "Will he remember me?" I was a ball of excitement, happiness, worry and anticipation. Finally, I was there. I arrived and waited for my ex to get there with Sully. It felt like forever but after two years I finally had my best friend back.


I noticed Sully wasn't his old self. He was sad, not active or playful. At first I thought it could be a result of being in a new place and with someone he no longer recognized. He was still great with kids, new people, other animals and really just the sweetest dog you could ever ask for. But after a couple weeks he hadn't really opened up much and to make sure it wasn't something worse I decided it was time for his first vet check up.

After his vet visit I was given some sad news. At only four years old Sully had developed arthritis in a leg he had broken as a puppy and had a fully formed cataract in one of his eyes. His teeth were also in dire need of a serious cleaning. This explained why he wasn't as playful or active and came off a bit reserved. Also at this time he was having allergy issues and had to be put on a special prescription diet.

One day after getting home from work I noticed he was running into walls. I rushed him to the ER immediately I was was told his good eye had developed Uveitis and he needed to see a specialist. I took him to the closest Ophthalmologist I could find, which happen to be 2 hours away. I was then informed that a new cataract had rapidly formed in what was his good eye, Sully was blind. My heart sunk. I worried that maybe I had neglected him in some way and that is why the cataract formed so quickly. The ophthalmologist informed me that he was just unlucky.


Generally dogs can adapt to becoming blind as it is normally a gradual process. In Sully's case the blindness came on suddenly, he had no time to adapt. It was as if he was in a lit room and someone turned the lights off. This has resulted in him getting lost in the house or back yard. He also consistently runs into just about everything.

But then some good news! They informed me that he was a great candidate for cataract surgery. Since he was young and in otherwise great health he would be able to see again with this surgery. Then more bad news, it would cost $5,500 to give Sully his sight back.


Due to the blindness Sully has become unsure of himself and his surroundings. He now growls at kids and other dogs. He is very inactive and overall unhappy. The little bit of playfulness he had left, is now gone, it is heart breaking.

In hopes to keep him comfortable and as happy as I can he is on prescription medication for arthritis, cataracts, and allergies.   With the pet insurance, his special diet, and the prescription medications his expenses run over $200 a month. 

Sully is my best friend, my companion. He's there when no one else is. Sully is only four years old. With his breed and overall good health he has a lifespan of 15 years. That's easily 11 more years I could have him with me. 11 more years he could be without his sight. I have done everything I can to help Sully through this. I have exhausted every resource I have in order to get him back to the Sully I remember. Now I need help.


Please help me give Sully the gift of sight back. The $5,500 for the surgery would give Sully back his life. If we can raise the money for this surgery we will pay it back in community service . Sully is starting the process to be a therapy dog. The local library has a program called Barks for Books. This is where kids with social anxiety issues and special needs read to dogs. I think sully would be the perfect candidate.  

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