Gizmo is a 10 year old Shih Tzu in Hearne, TX, who needs $6,500 for Perineal Hernia Surgery.

I rescued Gizmo in 2015 during the winter. My neighbor had him outside on the cold and he was only a baby. I took him in, bathe him and gave him a good hair cut. His hair was all matted and he had mud all over. That winter it was freezing cold. Gizmo has a character that is adorable. He will stand on his hind legs and with his 2 front paws he will wave at you. Wags his tail and won me over.

Gizmo has a perineal hernia on his hind back end. My vet doesn’t do that type of surgery. They recommend A&M vet. I can’t afford the $5000 to $6500 to have it done. That type of hernia can obstruct the bladder as well as the intestines. He has gotten to where he can’t pass bowels so he is on laxatives and can barely get relief. Some days he is in pain that he howls.

Gizmo is the sweetest loving dog that always is ready to be playful. He loves outside. He greets you at the door with wagging tail. He knows the first thing I do is pick him up and hug him and talk to him. He waves with his front paws and talking to you. He snuggles so good.

I have no pet insurance nor the funds as I just had an expense with my yorkie in June and lost him after 14 years. My hours at work have been cut. I can’t bare to lose another pet after losing my yorkie. Gizmo is only 10 he has so many more years left. He is my best friend.