Man Willing to Sell Car and Lose Job to Save His Canine Friend

R&B musician Randy Etter knew something was wrong with his dog, Gemini, when the pup began vomiting. Also concerning was the rapid weight loss, from 95 to 70lbs, Gemini had experienced over a very short period of time. Randy Etter/Facebook The culprit? An intestinal blockage caused by swallowing a plastic bottle top three weeks earlier while playing. The verdict? Dire. Gemini is going to die today if he doesn’t have surgery, the vet told Etter as they sat in the exam room. The price? More than Etter could afford. Down the street they went. Another clinic. Another dollar figure far beyond Etter’s reach. Each time it seemed to rise. Three thousand dollars. Four thousand. Six. He could only look down at Gemini after each dejecting consultation and try not to think about what life would be like without his furry friend. He quickly posted an ad on Facebook. “I put my car up for sale for a thousand dollars less than what I was actually, you know, wanting to take for it,” he said. “I don’t care if it takes every dime of what I get if I sell this car. My dog is my best friend.” Randy Etter/Facebook A friend donated $2,000 to help save Gemini. But even that wasn’t enough. Etter was doin...