Carson is a 8 year old Shih Tzu in Mount Juliet, TN, who needs $2,500 for IMHA Supportive Medications and Labs.

Our sweet boy, Carson (or Bubbas, Bubby Wubby, Snarl Carl…whichever you prefer) has been loving us for 8 years. The day that he became apart of our family, he started with a literal hug. Stood on his back legs, and wrapped his front paws around my brothers neck. 8 years later, he is the most spoiled, entitled boy I’ve ever met. He currently lives at his two houses: my apartment, and my moms house.

Carson was diagnosed with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia at Southside Animal hospital. That day, he was given an emergency blood transfusion to combat the critically low blood counts. 4 days later, his counts dropped, and he was admitted to the ICU (Blue Pearl) receiving blood & supportive care. This has since required frequent labs (3-7 days apart) and medications to stop this anemia crisis.

Carson loves to snuggle with his babies (specifically his duck and his chicken), loves cheese, sitting on the balcony, giving you the side eye while he judges you. Loudly. He snores loud enough that he wakes not only me up, but also himself. He greets you at every door by standing on his back legs and reaching for a hug. His two nights in the ICU felt like eternity. We missed those hugs so much!

In February, my apartment flooded from winter storm Fern. This has made meeting Carson’s medical needs difficult as we are still recovering from losing our apartment. He has to go for lab checks 1x a week, and needs multiple medications daily for now.