Chief is a 5-year-old Chihuahua in Antioch, TN, who needs $800 for Inguinal Hernia Repair.

I adopted Chief almost 3 years ago from Metro Animal Care Control, his family had to move and they couldn't take him with them. He was in several foster homes but was too much for them. He has many issues, like barking all the time, trying to intimate all other dogs he meets, He will run up to people and try to bite them. He is also the sweetest dog I have ever had in my life.

He annoys everyone at some point because he barks all the time and will steal food from your hand. He farts in my face and jumps on me. He just recently warmed up to Herb and just started to let Joseph pet him. He follows me all over the house and is always so happy to see me. He loves to eat Ottie's food and try to steal Skunks food. He chased the cats everyday and never gives up.

We have had many financial issues and this surgery has to take place in the next few days, the sooner the better. At this time we don't have $800.00 to get this done in a day or two. If we are unable to pay for it, he will have to be put down. I really don't want to do that

He is a very physically dog and is always chasing our cats, he jumps and try to chase cars when out for walks. He needs surgery for a hernia that is affecting him in that he hasn't been able to eat, his abdomen is very swollen and without the surgery it will lead to his death. It's only a matter of days before other organs will suffer and cause him pain.

He loves all food and eats all the time. He's a chunk of a dog, thinks he is a pit bull and acts like my little protector. He sleeps with me every night and is most times the first thing I see every morning. He will stare at when you eat like if he keeps doing that you might give him something to make him go away.