Dayvi is a 3-year-old Pitbull terrier mix in Milwaukee, WI, who needs $2,000 for IVDD treatment.

Dayvi came into my life through MADACC. She was a rescue dog. I've had the dog since June of this year. I live with 2 cats. The dog and cats get along so perfectly. Dayvi is the most lovable pitbull you could have. She gives you kisses and loves to lay by you. Just loves people. Everyone who has seen her says she's such a happy doggy.

Dayvi interacts with family members so perfectly. She lays by them and plays with the cats. She loves to scoot between the couch with you laying on it. When you give her treats, she loves anything you give, especially the frozen bone. The dog follows the cats around and follows you around when you take a shower or go in different room.

She's going to need a bunch of rehab going forward. I used all my last money to cover the surgery. The rehab would give her chance to walk again. She will also need an additional hospital stay. Please, this dog is my life!

Well this week the dog went to the dog park on Friday. Then Saturday we had take her to the vet because she wasn't acting right. They really didn't diagnose much except muscle strain and sent us home. The next day, well you couldn't have imagined, Dayvi lost function of both hind legs and had to have emergency spine surgery for IVDD. There's a chance her legs could still be paralyzed. So she is being treated at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Glendale on Silverspring.

Dayvo makes me laugh in the car the backseat, she whimpers in the backseat sometimes when looks at dogs or people. Just wants to play. Also, I think she smiles and is so happy when she sits outside. She puts her head up to get all the air and smelling in. She loves dog parks. She's just happiest 3 year old dog you could see.