ESPN is a 13 month old Chihuahua in Concord, NC, who needs $200 for Mange, Exam, Medicine or IV's.

ESPN, pronounced EssPen, came into my life after losing my 15y/o Chihuahua in a horrific way. I needed a fur baby to love. When I got Espy I was unaware that she had been abused by the previous owner. ESPN is a year old and has never received any vaccinations or care. Poor baby lived in her crate and had never been taken outside. They brought her to me recently bathed in Dawn detergent they said.

I noticed a smell coming from Espy after 2 days. Thought it might be easy mites so I cleaned her ears. Quickly what looks like Mange has consumed her poor body. I've had her maybe 6 weeks and this started 2 weeks ago. I've bathed her about 6 times trying to help her. I'm disabled and I live on a fixed income. I can't afford a high Vet bill and it's breaking my heart to see her like this.

When Espy came to me she was very skiddish and timid. It took time for her to trust me where she would show me love and we'd play with her toys. Now she's so miserable she doesn't come out of her crate much anymore. However I've had several seizures in front of her and each time she comes out and stays by my side until they're over. She's so sweet and loving. She doesn't deserve to be like this.

I am disabled and can't drive due to seizures. I live on a fixed income, but I could budget to get her vaccines. I wasn't expecting a sick visit to the Vet right after getting her. I've called around to 7 Vets but no one will see her without payment at time of service.