Digit is a 10-year-old Toy Poodle in Bowie, MD, who needs $1,661 for Anal Gland Removal Surgery.

Digit was partially gifted to me as a puppy ten years ago by my neighbor when she became my service animal. Her name came out of a joke. When I got her she was 3 pounds and I said that she was “a few digits short of a hand full.” The name “Digit” stuck. As a service dog she tells me if I have not taken my medication but, she also calms me if I'm unwell.

Digit will chase laser pointers and play "tug-o-war" but will not fetch a ball, ever! She sleeps up against me at night. When I’m settled under the covers, she noses my arm at the top of the sheets to be let underneath. Digit steals blueberries from my carton and hides rice cakes behind the pillows. When at the computer, she is lays across my leg(s). She is always next to me ready to do her job.

I rely wholly on disability income. As my constant companion Digit has saved my life on more than a few occasions. Except for an emergency hysterectomy a 3 years ago, she is in perfect health. I find no words able to fully express what Digit means to me.

Due to her size and breed Digit has her anal glands expressed every few months. She has had 3 ruptures, but the last one was 3 weeks after she had clear glands. Our vet says the glands must be permanently removed to stop her suffering. The surgery is set for July 2nd, immediately after the rupture heals. The emergent nature and cost of this procedure has forced me seek help through Waggle.

Digit is *tiny* with an extremely friendly personality. People always ask to pet her and take her picture. If she were a woman, she’d be a supermodel I’m sure. I don’t go anywhere that she is not commented about once she’s noticed. Some people see her on my arm and think I’m carrying a stuffed animal, when she moves, they jump and say, “Oh my god, it’s a real dog!” It cracks me up every time.