Dahlia is a 3-year-old Daschund/Chihuahua in Morrilton, AR, who needs $2,000 for Spinal Surgery.

Dahlia came into our lives when she was just weaned, as a gift. That was 3 years ago. Flowers are one of my favorite things and Dahlia just seemed to fit her perfectly so that is how she got her name. We also have 3 other dogs that joined us later on, we rescued them from different situations along the way and they just became part of the family. We currently live in a house with a yard.

Dahlia and the others sleep curled up together in my room. Her favorite toys are stuffed toys and her orange pretzel. Some of her favorite things to do are wrestling with one of our other dogs that is bigger than her because she always gets to win, she loves to lay on her back in the sun, and hanging upside down, being under a nice warm blanket. Her nickname is Bat Baby and she has a sassy side.

She is shy at first, but when she warms up to people she loves everybody, especially when she gets belly rubs. She loves to hang upside down which is how she got her nickname of Bat Baby. When she's mad at you she will turn her back to you and give you the side eye and when she wants attention she gets very vocal to let you know if you don't give it to her quick enough.

Dahlia was perfectly healthy until 3 weeks ago when she started having spinal issues. She has lost feeling and is now paralyzed in her hind legs. We took her to her regular vet, Magie Vet Clinic, who told me that she will need surgery. I plan on taking her to Rohlman Animal Hospital to get more testing and discuss surgical options and referrals.

Due to health issues I am not working and my husbands income is very limited and goes to bills. I need to be able to get her the care she needs. She has been more than a dog to us, more than a pet, she brings love and joy to all of us and helps me through my health issues.