Bear is a 11-year-old Pt Mix in West Columbia, SC, who needs $2,000 for Maxillectomy.

I was adopted by my parents at the age of 8 weeks old from an animal shelter in Missouri in 2011. I had a rough start to life and was very sick but my mom jumped right in and got me back to health! We lived in Missouri for most of my life (2011-2018) but moved to South Carolina in mid 2018. We have lived here since. Oh yeah, I have a fur sister…she’s pretty cool I guess but I rule the house.

Did I mention I rule the house? My parents lives revolve around my sister and I. When I’m not sleeping I absolutely love swimming, barking at the neighbor dogs, and going on walks. I have bad hips so we have to take it easy on walks but my favorite activity is swimming. Oh yeah, I love when my parents cook (snack time) and I know the sound of a whipped cream can even from another room!

My other favorite people are my grandpawrents I get really excited when I see them. My favorite toys are my octopus and my really loud squeaking ball that my parents let me squeak as loud as I want. My parents love when I “whisper” at them when I want something and that I sing to “Mr. Sandman” by the Chordettes. We’ve tried other songs but that one is the one that brings out the performer in me.

Last year I was diagnosed with a fibromatous Epulis in my mouth. After monitoring my parents decided it needs to be removed because I’m struggling to eat. My DOGtor also doesn’t believe the original diagnosis was correct so my parents had to pay for another histopathology. Either way, the mass has to come out because it is impacting my eating and playing.

My parents are in heavy debt… they love me so much that they have done everything to keep me happy & healthy. Did I mention I tend to get into…..predicaments? I know they will do anything for me but they don’t have the funds due to unforeseen emergencies previously.