Chadwick is a 12-year-old Bishon Frise in Newburgh, NY, who needs $2,000 for Chemotherapy.

Chadwick came into our life almost 13 years ago. My daughter was intrigued by dogs but afraid at the same time so I thought what better way to get over her fear than to get a dog. Around this same time friends of ours bred their dogs and we felt it was the perfect opportunity for my daughter to have a dog of her own. Shortly after the dogs were born, we visited regularly to get acquainted.

Chadwick came into our life and turned our world upside down in a good way. He was always getting into mischief. One night he chewed my favorite shoes. He would try to open the cabinet to get his treats. He barks for attention. He loves to do zoomies around the house unexpectedly. He has different ways of communicating when it’s time for his walk, dinner, etc.

Chadwick has many special qualities such as the way he greets us when he wakes up in the morning or when we return from work. He is full of love and we give it right back. He is in tuned with our emotions. If he senses one of us is upset he will stay close by your side and stare while tilting his head in different directions as if trying to figure out what’s wrong.

Chadwick was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphoma. The oncologist believes he has a great prognosis since he has no other illnesses or allergies. She recommends chemotherapy which will cost approximately $12k if he doesn’t have to be hospitalized. His vet is Banfield but he is being treated at Guardian Veterinary Specialist by Dr. McKnight.

I am a single parent with a daughter in college. Within the past 10 years I got a divorce, filed for bankruptcy, and started a new career. It seemed like things were starting to settle down when we got the diagnosis. He has been there and I now want to be there for him.