Charlie is a 5-year-old Mini Schnauzer Yorkie Mix in Saint Louis, MO, who needs $2,000 for Supportive Care Blood Transfusions.

We got Charlie from a family who's dogs had a litter. We traveled 2 hours to get him. He was so tiny. We were first time pet owners and didn't really know what to do. We still don't know. Charlie had fallen ill recently and may have been ill with a parasite for some time. We thought he just needed to more to gain weight. He had no idea. He needs help!

Charlie is such a protector and he's loving. He loves to wear clothes. He's so smart. He brings us so much joy! Charlie is always watching out for us. He let's us know when someone is near the house. He loves to snuggle near us for warmth. Hes grown so much from the dog he was as a pup. FRom chewing up shoe soles to warming our hearts. He always did that!

Charlie is always there! We don't have to find him even though he small....he follows us around! Charlie is a joy to us. I wanted a nother baby but we got Charlie instead, best thing i ever did. He has been loving, loyal, fun and he loves life. He loves to stick his whole head out of the window in the car. Its hilarious to see his fur blowing in the wind.

We noticed him throwing up back in November but never for more than a day. Then all of a sudden he went into shock on yesterday and almost died! They were able stabilize him. He has a parasite and needs blood transfusions and monitoring. I would do anything to just make him better. If I could afford it, it would be done!

Yes, I'm going through a divorce. I have a small baby as well that I am getting no help with. We need our Charlie back! He was so energetic! I need to see him happy and running again. We can't lose him right now! We have lost so much! I had to bury my son and my mom.