Chickadee is a 8-month-old Chorkie in St Stephen , SC, who needs $1,500 for Emergency Sick Visit.

Hello, my name is Cheryl and this is Chickadee, my daughter got her for me this past Mother's Day. I NEVER thought I would be so attached to a dog, until this baby here. My husband & I were together for 51 years, but COVID took him in Jan, so I'm sure loneliness plays a huge role in my loving her so much. I cannot remember a time I was "alone" I always had my kids or husband, until I had none.

Getting her at 8 weeks, I thought, "at my age, no way am I going to be able to train her." She was so little, still is tiny, I was afraid I would step on her, but no, we made it! She waits by the door, patiently to go out, a little yap every now and then. Being hard to bend over, I thought would be a challenge, not with her, she jumps up on my leg for me to attach her leash.

The cutest of all though, she will literally tap me when she wants something. I have to keep treats by my tray or she will yap until given 1, she recognizes my daughter's car, runs to greet her & grandson. If my daughter comes alone she keeps running out barking at the car, she knows someone else should be coming.

Yesterday Chickadee woke with me and was acting herself, acting like she didn't feel well. Throughout the day she seemed worse and didn't eat. She vomited and I babied her, thinking maybe she just ate something not going down well. This morning she acted as if her back legs were weak, she had trouble getting down steps. She ate a little bit of baby food, but didn't keep it all down. IDK what to do

I am 72 yrs old, was on disability, then retired. When my husband passed, I was lost. Lost spiritually, physically, mentally, & financially. I get one check a month and after bills I just do not have extra$ She has given me some spirit & love back.