Dalailah is a 5-year-old Pitbull mix in Round Rock, TX, who needs $2,000 for CT scan and surgery.

Six years ago we came to meet Dalailah. She was a scrawny little 9 month old pitbull who had been found running loose in Georgetown covered in Demodex mange. She was first rescued by Georgetown Animal Shelter who vaccinated and treated her skin. We adopted and rescued her during a Valentine event for $14. She was a steal and a love bug who still brings us so much joy with her wiggle bum.

Dalailah is pure joy. She loves her kids terribly. She has no problem stealing kisses when they least expect them. Her favorite past time is cuddling and stealing blankets in bed. For the most part she behaves as an only child claiming her humans as her own. Among her pack she is the bravest and at 42 pounds it is amazing and funny to see her try to win at tug of war with her brothers.

Dalailah knows when you need her and is able to turn any gloomy day around with her kisses, hugs and her non stop wiggle bum. She enjoys her humans as much as they enjoy her. Her loving and spunky character makes her the love bug we adore. On the worst of days I can always count on her to bring us joy. Even after her diagnosis she continues to make us smile while refusing to act ill.

Dalailah was seen by Heart of Texas Emergency Specialty Center for facial swelling. During a fast scan, pleural effusion was noted. Radiographs were ordered and mediastinal mass was found. Samples and cultures have come back inconclusive. She is now in need of a CT Scan to see if the mass is resectable. If so, we will continue to surgery and remove the mass.

Dalailah's adoption saved my daughter. Now it's time I repay the favor. Unfortunately I have not come up with the total needed for the procedures to come. Diagnosis and procedures will be performed by the amazing staff of Heart of Texas Emergency and Specialty Center.