Ginger is a 12 year old Labrador Retriever in Sea isle city , NJ, who needs $6,700 for Surgery, Tumor Removal Until Clear Margins.

We were looking to get our 5 children a dog. We found a breeder of yellow labs who just had a litter. We met the litter and fell in love with Ginger. We purchased her at 6 weeks and she is now 12. She lives with her 2 doggie siblings who are 7. We live at the beach and she loves it.

On Friday April 18th Ginger began to yelp while attempting to eat. We thought perhaps she cut her mouth. We took her regular vet, Winslow Animal Hospital who referred us to Mt . Laurel Animal Hospital. Ginger was given a CT Scan and needle aspirations of a tumor they found on her jaw. Through the needle aspirations they determined she either has osteochondrosarcoma or chondroblastic osteosarcoma.

Ginger is the backbone of our family. With 5 kids her ears have caught more tears than pillows have. She is their secret keeper, their comfort, and to this day their playmate. Our youngest has never known life without her. She’s the first to know when something is wrong and go and nudge you for a hug. She is so smart and loving. She is so playful even at 12! Ginger is truly our best friend.

Unfortunately my wife is disabled. We are a single income family with 5 kids. We spent our cushion on her diagnosis. We would do anything to have her healthy again which is possible with surgery.