Chico is a 16-year-old Bluenose Pitbull Lab Mix in Los Angeles, CA, who needs $2,000 for Splenectomy.

Chico was our first family dog. We rescued him from the home he was living in over 13 years ago. He was clearly abused and fearful when he came into our home. He cowered his head, walked away and did not engage. Over time, he learned to trust us and allowed us to pet him and he gained confidence in approaching us. My brother even trained him on basic commands (sit, speak, down, roll over, paw).

When I moved out, I took Chico with me. I was the one who fed, walked, bathed and played with him. I made sure he was up to date on vaccines and purchased his food and supplies. Chico loves people of all ages. He will approach people and say hi or wait for them to acknowledge him. Chico is docile. He sleeps a lot which is normal for his age. Chico loves car rides and going for walks.

Chico became my ESA and has been my saving grace in treating my ptsd and depression. Chico has accompanied me to many museums and miles and miles of hiking trails. When no one else was there for me, CHICO was there.

Chico helped me overcome the grief from the passing of my late boyfriend.

Most recently, Chico protected me from an abusive ex boyfriend.

Chico is everything to me.

Chico is a senior dog. As he ages, his energy and health is declining. He was recently diagnosed with vestibular disease.

A tumor was discovered on his spleen that needs to be removed surgically. If the tumor ruptures, he will be in physical pain and will bleed internally.

This is a sudden and costly procedure. Please help us. I wish Chico could live with me forever. He is my furbaby and best friend.

I work as a server and I work very hard to keep a roof over our heads. This surgery would put me in debt.