An 8-year-old boy who sold his Pokémon card collection to help pay for his sick puppy’s lifesaving medical care learned that compassion can come full circle.
Bryson Killean noticed his beloved dog, Bruce, wouldn’t come out of his kennel in May and alerted his mom, Kimberly Woodruff. They rushed the pup to emergency care, where they found out that Bruce had Parvo, a highly-contagious and potentially fatal canine virus.
The family couldn’t afford the $700 medical bill, so Bryson decided to set up a roadside stand and sell his Pokémon cards to help cover the costs. Kimberly posted a photo of her son online and started a GoFundMe campaign, which quickly received thousands of dollars in donations.
But the story doesn’t end there. Pokémon employees in Bellevue, Wash., heard about the selfless boy and sent him a letter of appreciation for trying to save his dog’s life, as well as a package of rare cards that likely aren’t available in stores right now.
The letter reads: “Hey Bryson, we were so inspired by your story about selling your cards for your dog’s recovery, these are some cards to help you replace the ones you had to sell.”
Bryson has reunited with his canine companion, who needs a few more vaccines but has recovered and is healthy again.
“I’m happy he’s home,” the boy told WCYB. “And I’m proud of myself.”
The extra money from the GoFundMe campaign will fund veterinary care for other needy pets in southwestern Virginia.
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I would like to buy this incredible young kid something. I hope and pray that if I ever have a child I can raise him to make such awesome decisions!
Fabulous story about a selfless young man. What a lucky puppy to have a furever home with Bryson.
What a wonderful and thoughtful young boy 🐶🐕🐾
^^^^^^^ Supposed to be a comment on horse killers. Kudos to Bryson.
I HATE HUMONSTERS!
This is a boy you knows the meaning of kindness.
I have followed this young man’s story. Such a heart in such a youngster. Greater love hath no one. To sell his treasure to save his dog is a true hero tale. AND, thanks to those who bought his card, those who contributed without getting the cards, that to those who furnished him with even more valuable cards. I needed an uplifting story this week, and this story has been the elixir my soul needed. There is a story of love & devotion here, and he certainly should be proud of himself. I am sure his parents are proud, too. And, the dog is living testimony to the bond of person and pet.
It`s so uplifting that there are kids out there to understand what really counts in life: LOVE. No matter what species is concerned. This boy is a hero and will be a hero throughout his entire life. Thank you, Bryson, I am proud of you, too. (/from Germany)
A wonderful little boy. God bless him.
I’m glad this child cared more about his living family member than a card collection. That is defninitely having one’s priorities straight.
I noticed this in the texts: “who needs a few MORE vaccines..” I’m guessing that this puppy, like the majority of puppies in today’s world, was already vaccinated before contracting parvo. More vaccines will cause more problems, like autoimmune disorders and cancer.
If only people would let go of the brainwashing and start doing some deep research. They, and their animals, would be a lot better off. Please look up the Perdue dog vaccination studies, an article titled Parvo Vaccinations – What the Vet Won’t Tell You, and start by looiing up articles by Dr. Patricia Jordan, Dr. Stephen Blake, Dr. Richard Pitcairn, Dr. John Fudens.
Thanks for that info, Sue. I checked out what you referenced and found this: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/everything-to-know-about-parvovirus-vaccine/
Sue: I hadn’t read my previously linked article in full before sharing here, which made a few points that I, you and good, honest veterinarians would disagree with. Have to start reading every little bit of something before sharing…duh. People would do much better to just search the titles and Drs. you mentioned, starting here: http://www.parvobuster.com/blog/parvo-news/parvo-vaccinations-what-the-vet-won%E2%80%99t-tell-you
“Whatever you have done to one of the least of these members of my family, you have done to Me.” (Matt. 25:40)
What an incredible young man you are – your dog is one lucky dog to have you as his owner. A true inspiration to many. I hope you both enjoy many years together.
SO PROUD, OF THIS PRECIOUS, SWEET LITTLE BOY!!! HE WILL GROW UP, AS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING!! MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY ! ALSO, VERY HAPPY TO HEAR, YOUR LITTLE DOG IS SURVIVED AND DOING GOO!
That little tyke who sold his Pokeman collection to pay for his pup’s expensive medical treatment is a wonderful selfless human being! Perhaps he’ll become a veterinarian someday! I would love him to take care of my pet! Good karma was well deserved! Kudos to you little fella!
What a wonderful young man
What a sweet boy. I’m crying tears of happiness.