Flash is a 12-year-old chihuahua dog in Tucson, AZ, who needs $2,000 for periodontal disease.

I adopted Flash when I was in college as an emotional support animal. He has been by my side for 7 years and has been an excellent, adorable, goofy dog. He's so sweet and loving. When I adopted him he had come from an abused home and I was just so happy to give him the love and care he needed. He's gone from skin and bones to maybe a little too heavy and he's been so happy.

For the last 7 years, Flash has been a quite well-behaved baby. He loves cuddles and belly rubs and just being near people. He has his own emotional support sister because he's very nervous and timid. He loves being swaddled and loves car rides and lying in the sun. If Flash could sunbathe all day, he definitely would.

Flash has gone from being scared and timid to being the most loving warm affectionate dog. He sometimes fakes an injury to get attention and will scream so loud when he doesn't get it. But other than that he doesn't bark that often he loves to play and run and be active. He's very intelligent, and very good at getting what he wants; he's very spoiled.

Flash is currently experiencing problems with his teeth. He has bleeding in his mouth and it has caused him to be anemic and he needs an emergency tooth extraction. The emergency vet could not do the procedure and I spent $1000 on tests there and the dentist is supposed to cost between $2000 and $4000.

I already work full-time seven days a week and I'm living paycheck to paycheck. It's really hard to maintain my bills. I've never done anything like this and I hope you can find it in you heart to help me keep my baby