Agent is a 12-year-old Maltese in Los Angeles, CA, who needs $1,800 for Periocular Biopsy.

In 2012, I adopted a 1 year old maltese from Lange Foundation and it was the best decision I have ever made. He was rescued from a horrible puppy mill situation, had been adopted and returned to the foundation. They warned me he had bitten the previous owner and a volunteer but I saw a terrified, stressed little guy that just needed some patience and love. 11 years later and he's my ride or die!

Agent went from not wanting me near him those first few months to always being by my side today. He goes everywhere with me - doing errands to moving across the country - always making friends along the way. I jokingly say, he is shaking hands and kissing babies! He knows how to work the room with his big brown eyes and black, button nose.

Agent is a true character. He hops like a bunny when excited. More of a city guy, he prefers to walk on concrete rather than get his paws dirty. His favorite ball, and only toy he's ever played with, is bigger than his head. He plays hide & seek, barking until I come find him. He bumps me on the leg with his nose to say thank you. When I tell him to come, he takes 3 steps backward.

Agent has a mass on his eye and over the course of 4 weeks it has grown and spread to his other eye. He has been examined by 5 vets, an Ophthalmologist, and had several diagnostic tests done. Now, he is having neurological symptoms. He needs to have a biopsy done on the mass and/or removal of it & see the neurologist.

Not being able to work due to my own health issue and the $3000 spent on vet bills in the last 4 weeks has zapped my resources. Agent has always been there through hard times and I have to get him through this!