Grizzly is a 10 year old Chihuahua in Albuquerque, NM, who needs $2,000 for Surgery to Remove Teeth/Prevent Further Infections.

Grizzly (Aka Fluff-Butt, Griswold, Grizz, Stinky) has been my companion for 10 years and is as spunky as ever. I rescued him as a puppy from an unplanned pregnancy, and together we got through college, a divorce, the pandemic, and now graduate school. He lives with his sister Lua and four cat siblings. He enjoys barking at my partner, smelling new things, and lounging in the sun on a hot day.

Grizzly was born with a significant underbite that has made his dental care an issue throughout his life. Now that he has entered his senior dog years, they are causing complications for his health. He is currently being treated by Aztec Animal Hospital for an infection in his gums and teeth, but he will need surgery to remove the majority of those teeth.

Grizzly is my best and most steadfast friend who has been there through thick and thin. He is loud and opinionated; he enjoys using his voice to harass my partner and bark at butterflies. His best friend is his adopted sister, Lua. He likes playing with his sister and comforts her during thunderstorms. He is a dog of comfort and loves laying on warm grass or digging into his blankets on the couch.

I am a full-time graduate student working 2 jobs as a community support worker and at a local toy store. In May, I was fired from my Americorps job (an after school club) due to gov. cuts. I'm unable to take out a student loan until 2026, and I fear that will be too late.