Diego is a 7 year old Chihuahua in Maple Ridge , BC, who needs $2,000 for Maxillectomy.

I got Diego from a friend whose dog had puppies, and I was lucky enough to witness him being born. I’ve been with him since that very first moment, and he has been a part of my life ever since. His nickname is Ham, or Baby Ham. Diego has a best friend named Sage, our cat. Diego lives with my and my mom in our home that he has lived in his whole life.

Diego, was recently diagnosed with a cancer called Ameloblastoma, located in the back area of his jaw. We are current clients of the Langley Animal Clinic, and our veterinarian there has referred us to Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital, where Dr. Lauren Brown will be overseeing his care and performing the surgery.

He loves to hide under blankets and play hide-and-seek, especially when we say, “Where’s my Diego?” He howls whenever he hears a firetruck or ambulance, both in the house and while we’re driving. He absolutely loves cuddling, napping, and his favorite thing of all eating snacks. He loves his people so much and gets so excited whenever someone is about to come over.

I’m 23 years old, a full-time student, and currently unemployed, living with my mom who’s on a fixed income. I’ve already exhausted my student loan and have no savings left. I recently paid out of pocket for Diego’s dental procedure, where they discovered his cancer.