Gem is a 10-year-old Mix in Front Royal, VA, who needs $2,000 for Exam and Treatment of Periodontal Disease, Mass Removals, Increased Bronchovascular Sounds, and Possible Enlargement of the Heart.

-Gem- 10 years, altered female, 80lbs, 10-year-old. Gem is looking for a miracle, and fast.This poor, senior girl was brought to BARCS by Animal Control after her beloved owner passed. She's understandably quite confused in the shelter environment

Although she's definitely not feeling her best, despite her current situation, Gem has been very sweet and tolerant with us so far. She absolutely loves food (no surprise there), and accepts gentle pets.

Gem is now in an MSGBR fospice home. he is extremely overweight, which makes it hard for her to get around. She also has grade 3-4/4 periodontal disease, small skin growths, a large mass under the right axilla, overgrown nails, and increased bronchovascular sounds. Chest rads also showed possible enlargement of the heart and a heartworm test was negative.

She is so uncomfortable. Her overall health is poor but we have seen others come in nd hang out with us, holding on to the good life. Gem is reactive if you touch one of her soft spots. She is very sensitive on her back knee

We takes in the heavy medical/difficult cases. This is where our heart is. This results in extremely high vet bills that we are constantly struggling to get down so that we can take in more dogs. We is currently sitting on over $12,000 in outstanding vet bills