10/08/2026
🐾 Hi everyone, my name is Kye! 🐾
I’m a 10-week-old Golden Retriever, but I’m not quite like every other Goldens. 💚
I was born with beautiful black markings caused by something called somatic mutation/mosaicism, which makes me extra special. 🥰
My start in life hasn’t been the easiest. I was sick quite often and had to make several trips to the emergency room. Eventually, my family brought me to the University of Florida, where we finally learned what was wrong: I have a liver shunt and need life-saving surgery.
That’s where something truly amazing happened. ❤️
A whole community of incredible people, and some pretty amazing dog leaders, came together to help my family raise the funds needed for my surgery. The amount of love and support that has been shown to me has been overwhelming. I may be just a little puppy, but I already know how lucky I am to have so many people in my corner. 🐾❤️
This page is where Mommy will share my story-the good days, the scary days, the silly puppy moments, my surgery, my recovery, and hopefully all the adventures that come after. 🐶
We hope you’ll stay with me and follow my journey all the way to the finish line. 🏁💚
To everyone who has donated, shared my story, prayed for me, cheered me on, or simply stopped by to say hello:
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ❤️
You have already made such a huge difference in my little life, and Mommy and Daddy are more grateful than we could ever put into words.
So welcome to Kye’s journey. 🐾
I’m Kye. I’m a little different. I’m a little fighter. And I’m just getting started. 💚
— Love,
Kye, Mommy & Daddy 🐶💚