Meet Izzie, the heart behind our charity.
Like most dog owners, I believe that I had the best dog ever! Izzie was my everything. People who knew us would tell me how lucky she was to have me, but the truth was, I was the lucky one. We were a team … for 15 years.
On December 1, 2020, my world changed when she was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension. I don’t think I realized at the time the battle we were about to begin together. All I could do to stop myself from falling apart was focus on her treatment plan and give her a fighting chance. With a “guarded” prognosis, we began our journey. She had an amazing team of medical professionals, especially her cardiologist. I remember telling her that I wanted to give Izzie any and all treatments available as long as her little body could handle it. This included prescription food, specialized medicines, hospital stays, ER visits, ultrasounds, echocardiograms, and oxygen therapy.
Throughout it all, I never allowed cost to influence any of our decisions. I was determined to give her everything possible so that I would never look back and wonder “what if?”
Izzie was a fighter too! She gave me one last Christmas, one last New Year’s and on a cold, snowy February morning, she gave me one last kiss. My heart was broken into a million little pieces. I remember the cardiologist calling me a few days later saying she wanted to remind me of our first conversation – the one where I told her that I wanted to give Izzie the best care available, and she assured me we did just that! My husband and I were so incredibly thankful that we were able to make decisions without the worry of financial burden. It was at that moment that I decided I wanted to provide that same chance for other owners. My heart may never be whole again, but in Izzie’s memory, through The Izzie Fund, we can provide hope for other dogs and keep families together one dog at a time.
With love,
Victoria
The Izabela Dior Bouvier Foundation (operating as The Izzie Fund) is a 501(c)(3) IRS-registered nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID is 86-3554897. Based in Pennsylvania, we hold federal tax-exempt status and are registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations.
We are a small (but mighty), dedicated team of volunteers with no salaried staff.
Join Us in Making a Difference
There are so many ways to support The Izzie Fund and help save the lives of dogs in need. Whether you volunteer your time, attend one of our events, or become a sponsor — every effort brings hope to families facing difficult decisions.
As a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit, we rely on the passion and generosity of our community. Join us in creating a future where love and treatment go hand in paw.
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