{"id":3910,"date":"2026-01-13T12:02:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/family-launch-gofundme-to-bring-dog-to-wedding\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:02:38","slug":"family-launch-gofundme-to-bring-dog-to-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/family-launch-gofundme-to-bring-dog-to-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Family launch GoFundMe to bring dog to wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>2026-01-13 12:02:36<\/b><br \/>\n<BR>A couple have launched a GoFundMe campaign to make sure their beloved dog can attend their wedding.<BR><br \/>\nThe family explained that their dog is not simply a pet, but a constant companion who has supported them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.<BR><br \/>\nWriting on their GoFundMe page, they said: \u201cHe\u2019s been with us through everything \u2014 moves, losses, anxiety and recovery.<BR><br \/>\n&#8220;He\u2019s our family, and the thought of getting married without him there breaks our hearts.\u201d<BR><br \/>\nThe couple said they were shocked to discover just how expensive it would be to bring their dog to the ceremony, which is taking place away from home.<BR><br \/>\nBecause of his health needs and anxiety, kennels are not an option, and specialist transport, paperwork, veterinary checks and pet-friendly accommodation are required.<BR><br \/>\nThey continued: \u201cWe never imagined it would cost this much&#8230; But leaving him behind simply isn\u2019t an option for us.<BR><br \/>\n&#8220;He deserves to be part of this moment as much as anyone else.\u201d<BR><br \/>\nIn their appeal, the family were keen to stress that they are not asking for luxury extras.<BR><br \/>\nThey said: \u201cThis isn\u2019t about spoiling him or doing something extravagant. It\u2019s about keeping our family together on one of the most important days of our lives.\u201d<BR><br \/>\nThe fundraiser has sparked debate online, with some critics questioning whether wedding-related costs should be crowdfunded.<BR><br \/>\nBut the couple addressed this head-on, writing: \u201cWe completely understand that not everyone will agree with this, and that\u2019s okay. No one is under any obligation to donate \u2014 even sharing kind words means the world to us.\u201d<BR><br \/>\nAs wedding costs continue to soar and pets play an ever-growing role in people\u2019s emotional lives, the fundraiser has struck a chord \u2014 highlighting how modern families increasingly include four-legged members who are impossible to leave behind.<BR><br \/>\nSupporters have rallied behind the campaign, leaving messages praising the couple\u2019s honesty and their bond with their dog.<BR><br \/>\nSeveral donors said they related to the dilemma, describing their own pets as \u201cfamily, not animals\u201d.<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bangbizarre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Visit Bang Bizarre (main website) <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/xtbac.js\" data-video=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026-01-13 12:02:36 A couple have launched a GoFundMe campaign to make sure their beloved dog can attend their wedding. 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