The Bitner Family



Who are Winston's, JJ's and Gracie's Parents?

    Sharon and Nathan (aka..Mommy & Daddy) are just two Christian "bullie parents" that love their bulldogs unconditionally and would do anything to ensure that they are healthy, happy and cared for.

    Winston is quite a Mama's boy and has been by his mother's side since she lost her own mother at just twenty one years old. He has also been with her through the loss of her father (his PaPa that he loved dearly & was the light of his life even while he was dying) and the untimely loss of her sister.

    He loves to lick tears to make you feel better when you are sad. He holds his own pain inside while showing love for others.

    He stood by Mommy's side and became "the man of the house" to protect her and Gracie while Daddy was serving another year in Iraq during his second deployment. He has dressed up in patriotic colors to show his Daddy and all the troops how much he supports them.

    He loves playing basketball with his Daddy and is so glad Daddy is home to play with him. They also play with stuffed animals, wrestle and sometimes just cuddle. Winston is the most loving dog.

    He is like the most loyal, loving and dedicated human that is in the form of a dog! His personality is so amazing. When he looks up at you with those big brown eyes and curly little eye lashes you can't help but give him a big hug (and you'll get a big kiss from him in return). He is so affectionate. We wish everyone could meet him and see the child-like, kind and loving spirit he has.

    God has truly blessed us by bringing these little fur babies into our lives. They make our family whole and without Winston we are broken. Gracie and JJ are heartbroken as well and can't understand where their "Winnie" is at and why he has not came home yet.

    We have never asked for anything before, but we need help in order to save Winston's life. This is not for us---it's for Winston. If we didn't love him so much we would not swallow our pride and ask for assistance. It breaks our hearts, but seeing him suffer breaks our hearts even more. We have exhausted all of our savings and borrowed all the money we can. We're desperately trying to raise the funds we still need so we can pay for his care. His vet bills are getting larger and larger each day and if something goes wrong and he has to be rushed back to surgery that is going to add another $2,000 - $4,000 to what is already about a $6,000 bill. (If you wish to see the last vet bill we received before his last inpatient stay from the emergency clinic, please click here. We are awaiting the other bills, but will post them as soon as possible. Also, feel free to contact the hospital at 919.489.0615 to verify any information. The name of the hospital is Triangle Veterinary Emergency Clinic and is located at 3319 Durham-Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707).

    Currently his Mommy is unemployed after losing her job from an illness that required surgery. His Daddy, who is now in the inactive Army Reserves after serving over four years of active duty in the Army, works at a major transplant center in the Triangle area of North Carolina and is bringing in the only income.

    We understand everyone is struggling in this economy. But if you can and wish to donate to Winston's Fund, even if it's $1, to help with his care and recovery, please click on the donate button below. (You may also donate directly to the clinic by calling the number above and telling them it is for "Winston--The Bulldog"). 100% of the funds received will go toward his bills and if there is anything remaining we will donate it to the clinic to help another family that might find themselves in our position. (We will show documented proof). We are hurting emotionally, physically and financially and have been since Winston became ill. We need your prayers very badly.

    We would greatly appreciate anything you can do to help us save Winston's life. We would be forever grateful to you for your kindness. If you can't help financially, can you please say a prayer to help Winston and our family? We strongly believe in the power of prayer as well as the love of friends, family and strangers, who are simply friends waiting to happen. Thank you for letting a little bit of Winston into your heart by reading this. May God bless you and your family.

Love and Blessings,

The Bitner Family

Nathan, Sharon, Winston, Gracie & JJ