Chocolate is a 1 year old Pomeranian in St. Augustine, FL, who needs $4,975 for Surgery to Eliminate Shunt on Liver.

Chocolate lives with a me, a 76 year-old grandma. He was acquired at 2 months, and is now 1 year old. We live in a two bedroom apartment where the neighbors are friendly and helpful. Chocolate is known by everyone in the development due to his friendly, playful nature, and is loved by all. He has become my little buddy and accompanies me whenever possible, which he loves.

Chocolate was a healthy and highly energetic puppy. But when I took him to get neutered, his liver enzyme was elevated and he couldn't be sedated. After many tests, it was determined that there was a shunt on his liver. Dr. Dan Linden at First Coast Veterinary Specialists in Jax Beach, FL said surgery could correct the problem, and if not corrected, Chocolate would only live a few years.

I live alone and needed to fill the loneliness I felt at times.. When I found Chocolate he stole my heart. My health, including my mental health, has improved amazingly, He cuddles with me and wants to be near me, constantly demanding my attention. (Probably because I have spoiled him!)
I LOVE it that we are so close, and I never feel lonely because he is always here for me as I am for him

I am retired, and live on a fixed income. I have already spent over $1200 already on tests, including an Ultrasound, The estimated cost of the tests and surgery to give Chocolate the chance of a long healthy life is $4,975.95. I just don't have it. I have no savings,