Diva is a 11-year-old DSH in Lincoln Park, MI, who needs $1,502 for Dental Surgery.

Diva came into my life in 2010 as a rescue. One of my neighbors at the time's cat had kittens and he was very abusive to them. My son rescued one and I rescued another. I had another cat at the time, and Saya just loved Diva, right from the start. They followed each other around, and followed me around. After Saya passed away, Diva became more attached to me and I to her.

Over the years, Diva has literally become my emotional support animal. We live alone, and it's probably a good thing - Diva is very spoiled. She follows me around, she talks to me (and screams at me, if I've been gone, as soon as I walk through the door). She lived the laser pointer and the kitty fishing pole. She gets excited when she sees the chewy box, too (lol - she knows them).

Diva is my emotional support. She has gotten me through some episodes of very severe depression. We have conversations. She LOVES her tummy rubs, both on the couch and when we're going to sleep. She comes up to me and just flops over... it's so cute. She yells at me when I've been gone, and has a very specific yell to let me know it's past nummy time.

I noticed her doing some bizarre things after she ate (I tried to post a video, but it wouldn't let me), indicating she needed a trip to the vet. As soon as Dr. Dizik at Downriver Veterinary Associates could get a look at her teeth, it was apparent she needed dental surgery. She has nerves exposed, as well as severe tartar buildup.

I am on a fixed income and have very little left after I pay my bills. This is an expensive surgery, but necessary for my baby to get healthy again and not have this pain when she eats. I hurt watching her after she eats.