Sharing a positive story of a doggo being saved.

Xavier had developed a critical condition called Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus, more commonly referred to as bloat, and during the emergency, Xavier’s stomach had flipped over inside his abdominal cavity, cutting off circulation throughout the body and preventing blood from returning to the heart.

Without immediate treatment, the condition is 100 percent fatal.

Acting fast to save his partner and friend of nearly a decade, Padellaro rushed Xavier in for emergency surgery.

After Xavier was treated for bloat and after his spleen was removed, he remained in critical condition for two days but is now on the road to a full recovery.

GoFundMe (ugh) for the bills if anyone is interested.

However, Barclay said, Officer Padellaro racked up extensive bills for Xavier’s life-saving surgery, and Barclay is asking for members of the community to help the officer out.

Xavier’s surgery cost $9,300, which Officer Padellaro paid for out of his own pocket.

“If anyone is interested in donating to help Officer Padellaro with the costs of Xavier’s care, they can donate by giving to the Tampa Police Benevolent Association at tampapba.org or by visiting the GoFundMe page, which was created to help offset the costs of Xavier’s surgery.

Much love to doggos and mad respect to this officer.

One would think that the Vet could wave his fee for once in order to pay tribute to the service dog and handler for his service. But no, it is always about the money. That vet would garner a lot of free publicity for the act of kindness.