Erica is a Chihuahua mix puppy in Moab, UT, who needs $1,724 for urgent surgery.

Days after Underdog Rescue and Rehab saved Puppy Erica; they noticed she wasn't eating and was losing weight. Her foster family brought her to Mill Creek Animal Hospital, where the medical team ran tests. Then the staff rushed Erica in for exploratory surgery, and good thing they did!

"Our surgeon found part of her intestines were compromised, and she needed them removed," Cheyleen P., with the rescue, tells Waggle. "Erica's vet bills have racked up to over $5,000."

Now the nonprofit group is rushing again, this time to raise the money to pay Erica's medical tab! "Being able to help sick and injured animals so frequently is something we are blessed to be able to do here at Underdog, and it wouldn't be possible without all of our lovely donors. Every penny helps," Cheyleen says.

The rescue wants anyone considering giving to Erica's campaign to know she is worth every penny! "Erica is not like most Chihuahuas," Cheyleen adds. "She is snugly and sweet and not vocal at all. Erica would prefer to be held and snuggled more than anything else. She is sassy and knows she is adorable, and uses it to her advantage. This tiny, little five-pound pup is stronger than most humans we know. Erica deserves a shot at a normal life."

In fact, Erica has won the hearts of her foster family! "Erica was placed into foster care so she can heal and recover in the comfort of a loving home," Cheyleen adds. "Her new foster siblings have fallen head over heels, and her foster parents weren't far behind. Erica's lovely foster parents plan to adopt her as soon as she is available. They cannot imagine life without her now."

Please help Underdog pay the veterinary bills for their latest underdog!