Gracie Bug is a 13-year-old Mixed Terrier in Sacramento, CA, who needs $800 for a mast cell tumor removal.

Gracie was a gift to me from my daughter after my “heart dog” Molly passed away. Gracie was being sold by a boy at the grocery store! She was only two weeks old and needed lots of care and bottle feeding. I used to warn the other dogs not to “step on the bug” because she was so small and dark. She was just adorable! And the sweetest thing ever. I was immediately in love with this little girl.

We have several other dogs- all rescues from bad situations - but Gracie is the queen of the house! She is very well respected by the others. When I had cats, Gracie would cuddle with them too. She’s been the “wise elder” for everyone. Everyone at the vet clinic loves Gracie. And even though she is an elder, you wouldn’t know it. She’s happy and active and just full of life!

Everyone in my household and family have lost their jobs due to Covid, except me. And I’m only working part time due to my own medical issues. I’ve had to pick up the slack for the others. The pandemic has really caused hardships for so many including this family.

Gracie’s had a rough go of it but has always come through challenges with flying colors! Last year she was diagnosed with Cushings and after starting treatment has done really well! She has her love of life and energy back! But a couple of weeks ago I noticed a small bum on her tummy. I took her for an exam and upon a needle aspiration they diagnosed mast cell tumor which requires surgery.

I don’t know what my life would have been like without Gracie. She’s been there by my side all of these years! I’ve had several major surgeries and even though it wasn’t a good idea to have her In my room immediately afterwards, she wouldn’t listen. She always snuck in there any would cuddle right next to my head. Grace is full of love and life! I love her from the bottom of my heart.