California: Owner asks for help in paying $16,000 in vet bills after his Yorkie is attacked by a pit bull

CALIFORNIA -- "As many of you know, Jess and myself have been dealing with the veterinary hospitalization and surgery of our little Lupe dog. We have already received so much support and well wishes.

Lupe was grabbed and held in a pit bull's jaws yesterday. Her original broken ribs and punctured lung prognosis worsened when they found fractured vertebrae. She is in surgery now and has already needed a blood transfusion. Our fingers are crossed for our little fighter.

Poor baby

"We wanted to keep everyone abreast of the situation that has shown concern. We would also like to share our deepest gratitude for those friends, family, and friends of friends (some whom never even met Lupe) who have helped shoulder our financial burden. It's amazing how this community has come out to supported us.

"I know donating isn't an option for everyone but please feel free to leave your well wishes in the comments or your cutest emoji responses. Thank You everybody so much"

GoFundMe: Lupe's Vet Fund

UPDATES: 

"Got some bad news today. We need spinal surgery asap. Lupe may have a set of wheels after all of this. The cost is jumping up to $16,000 and our financial resources are running out. Thank you for all the support and shares."

"Hey guys, Lupe just got out of surgery. Her x-rays look good and she is resting. She ended up having a shattered vertebrae that needed to be stabilized. Her lungs are heavily bruised and ribs broken but will heal with time. She had a few complications and is still uncertain whether she will regain movement in her legs. Thank you for all the support and kind words."

"Hi! We got a nice call this morning. Lupe is doing better. All her vitals are stable and more important she is doing better neurologically! She regained movement in her right back leg. I included a video of yesterdays visit. We can't wait to have her back home!!"

"Got to see little Lupe this morning. She stood up for a second when she saw me before falling over. She is making such good progress she might go home tomorrow!"

Lupe, before the attack enjoying the water

To help them with Lupe's enormous vet bills, here is the link to his GoFundMe page: "Lupe's Vet Fund"