Help Thor, a Worcester Dog, Get Relief From a Chronic Ear Infection
Needs veterinary dermatology care
A large dog in Worcester, Massachusetts, who has lived with a chronic ear infection for four years and now needs veterinary dermatology care, with a family raising $4,000 for answers and treatment.
Organized by Erin, Thor’s family, with help from Help My Pet.
At least $10 from every merch item goes toward Thor’s veterinary care.
There’s no donation link for Thor yet. When the family adds one, it will be here. Until then, sharing this page and the merch below are the ways to help.
Latest update · November 9, 2026
Team Thor Supporter merch is up: two tees, two tanks, a hoodie and a mug. At least $10 from every item goes toward Thor’s veterinary care.
Thor is a big, sweet tan-and-black dog in Worcester, Massachusetts. His family says a chronic ear infection has persisted for four years despite treatment, and he is now headed to veterinary dermatology for more advanced care.
Erin is raising $4,000 for the dermatology visit, diagnostics, procedures, medication and follow-up Thor may need. Below are a Team Thor merchandise collection, specialty and lower-cost care options near Worcester, financing, and a practical way to compare prescription prices.
Where things stand
The goal is $4,000 for Thor’s veterinary dermatology evaluation, advanced ear diagnostics or procedures, medication, and follow-up treatment. The amount is based on the rough estimate his family received; a formal bill is not required for this page. I’ll post updates here as they come in.
Team Thor Supporter
Thor sitting inside a teal-and-blue shield badge with stars, laurel branches and TEAM THOR SUPPORTER lettering. On two tees, two tanks, a hoodie and a mug. At least $10 from every item goes toward Thor’s veterinary care, and everything is made to order and shipped to you.
Shop the collectionCheckout is through Minty Tees’ secure Shopify checkout. Each item’s share is paid to the family 14 days after the order is delivered, once the window for damage and misprint claims has closed. If an order is refunded, its share isn’t paid.
Care, payment and medication options near Worcester, Massachusetts
Thor’s four-year ear problem is a good fit for a veterinary dermatologist, while a lower-cost primary-care clinic may help with an exam, records, medication or referral. These are concrete places to start, plus financing and prescription savings that can be checked before paying.
- Veterinary dermatology
Tufts Foster Hospital — Dermatology & Allergy Service
A board-certified specialty service in nearby North Grafton that treats acute and chronic ear disease and offers video otoscopy, deep ear cleaning, myringotomy and allergy testing. Ask Thor’s regular veterinarian to send records or a referral, then call the service liaison at 508-887-4745 for the earliest appointment, estimate and payment options. - Lower-cost ear care
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic
A Worcester teaching clinic offering reduced-cost primary care and stable urgent care for ear infections. It is for Massachusetts residents with limited means who can show an accepted ID such as SNAP, WIC, Worcester Housing Authority or Worcester Technical High School identification. Call 508-751-7670 before going; it does not accept CareCredit. - Full-service clinic with reduced rates
Second Chance Animal Services — Community Veterinary Hospital
A full-service Worcester hospital with sick visits, diagnostics and surgery. Households under 150% of the federal poverty level may qualify for reduced rates with income documentation. Call 774-243-1234 and ask whether they can examine Thor, coordinate with dermatology and provide an estimate. - Pay over time
CareCredit
A veterinary-care credit card accepted by participating providers, including Tufts Foster Hospital. Approval is required. Confirm that the exact clinic accepts it and ask about the promotional repayment terms before applying. - Prescription savings
GoodRx for Pets
Free price comparisons and coupons may reduce the cost of many human medications also prescribed to pets. Ask for a written prescription and compare the exact medicine, strength and quantity. Pet-only and compounded medicines may not qualify.
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Updates
November 9, 2026
Team Thor Supporter merch is up: two tees, two tanks, a hoodie and a mug. At least $10 from every item goes toward Thor’s veterinary care.
November 9, 2026
Thor’s page is up, with dermatology, lower-cost care, payment and prescription-savings options near Worcester. Every share helps.
Good to know
What is the money for?
Veterinary dermatology, advanced diagnostics or procedures, medication and follow-up for Thor’s chronic ear infection.
Does Thor’s family need a final bill before getting help?
No. The $4,000 goal is based on the rough estimate they received. Help My Pet does not require a final bill before publishing or referring a family to care.
Where is Thor?
Worcester, Massachusetts.
How can I help without making a direct gift?
Share Thor’s page or shop the Team Thor Supporter collection. At least $10 from every merchandise item goes toward his veterinary care.
I’m Sean, the person behind Help My Pet. I built this page from the story and photos Erin shared. Questions about this fundraiser? Ask me. Last updated November 9, 2026.
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