Chief is a 5-year-old Chihuahua in Antioch, TN, who needs $300 for Wound Dehiscence.

We adopted Chief almost 3 years ago after being surrendered because they had to move and couldn't take him with him. He was in three fosters homes but they couldn't handle him. He obviously had some issues which made him seem difficult but one look at those eyes I was hooked. I think all he needed was love.

He loves to eat especially food that we might have in front of us. He has been known to grab a sandwich or a cookie from your hand or plate. He enjoys long walks and barking at every dog that we see. He loves going to the dog park and chase all the big dogs When going on walks he is always on the lookout for anything he can eat, food or dead birds.

We have been dealing with financial stress with my husband losing his dog and we work everyday in order to keep the bills paid and not lose our house. The last few weeks have left both of us tight and this is again unexpected. We need help to get him well again.

Chief had surgery last week for a hernia which caused his bowels to get twisted into it. They had to work on getting the parts that were killed off. They also had to keep him overnight to give him fluids and keep watch over him. It was serious and we brought him home last Thursday night. He has stitches and staples which have come loose. He has to be sutured again because his wound came open.

He seems fearless at times but is afraid of thunderstorms and hides in my closet. When my neighbors try to pet him he will try to bite them. He loves to torment his dog brother and sister, he loves to play tug of war with his big sister. He like to keep me up at night also and bite my husband when he comes to bed. He is also the sweetest dog I have ever had and is very loving.