Buttercup is a 9-year-old Boxer mix in Aliquippa, PA, who needs $2,000 for MRI and probable brain surgery .

In 2011 I got buttercup, I was 12 years old, and she was 7.5 weeks. Buttercup's birthday is July 2nd. We live with my two sisters, and my dad. My mother kicked us out when Buttercup was 4 years old, she was the only thing I brought with me. She's the core of our family dynamic, having been through everything with us.

Buttercup is my best friend, she is also my entire family's best friend. She adores my 2 year old cousin, even though he only sneaks her carrots. She spends most nights in my bed, but if my dad or sisters are having a hard day she'll migrate to theirs. I struggle with anxiety, and she has always been there to sooth and center me when I can't help myself.

Covid-19 ruined my credit rating, being out of work and UE benefits being delayed, barring me from Care Credit. Buttercup is my everything, my baby, my rock. I depend on her to feel safe and stable. My family as a whole will struggle without her sneezes.

July 11th Buttercup suffered a seizure, her first ever. She was taken to Rainbow Emergency Vet, who referred me to a neurologist at PVSEC for an appointment at the end of August. Unfortunately, she spent all of July 15th with neurological fits, and we can safely assume it's a brain tumor. With surgery, as she's very healthy, we have another 3-5 years. Without, 1-3 months.

Buttercup doesn't really enjoy toys, or treats, preferring to lay in bed with me when the curtains are open, letting the sun warm us. She likes sneezing in the mornings, because she's so excited to wake up beside me. She likes sneezing and doing a dance when I get home from work. We also enjoy hikes with lots of bugs and creatures to look at.