Chowder is a 15-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu in Los Gatos, CA, who needs $2,000 for Radiation for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

We adopted Chowder (had hernia & needed surgery) when he was 4 months. He enjoys being with the family, follows us around, snuggles near us when we’re in distress. He is very considerate, never complains. He patiently and quietly waits at the door when he needs to potty. He doesn’t whine when he’s in need, I often check when he’s out of sight to make sure he’s OK! We are grateful to have Chowder.

Chowder’s “passion” towards food makes us laugh. He would swallow any edible/inedible things. Once he found Advils in our backpack & ate them all! Thank God we found out soon enough to save him. Since then, we put food and any other items up high so it’s unreachable. The one and only one food he would spit out is...celery. It makes us laugh to see his disgusted look when given celery!

I work for people with disabilities and am unemployed due to Covid so I can’t afford to treat Chowder. We considered euthanizing, but he shows an intent to live. I plead for your support to help Chowder be well. I’ve never asked for financial help publicly. This is my VERY 1ST TIME.

Chowder has squamous cell carcinoma (oral cancer). Dr. Kiselow at Sage Center confirmed that Chowder would suffer significantly, couldn’t eat, be in severe pain, and die in two months. Radiation treatment is the only option that can save him as the tumor location is inoperable. Without treatment, in 2 months he’ll suffer and eventually die. I cry everyday when I think of that.

Chowder tilts his head & looks puzzled when he wonders and, sadly now, when in pain. He’s a clueless/innocent dog who doesn’t know to worry. His gaze tells you that he totally trusts you, which touches my heart. Chowder jumps excitedly when he eats. He used to enjoy playing fetch but now with the oral tumor, he catches the toy with joy, then drops it as it’s too painful to play (It breaks my heart).