Guppy is a 7-year-old Maltipoo in Chicago, IL, who needs $2,000 for Left Sided Hemilaminectomy at T12-L1.

Guppy was a gift and has been with me since he was a baby. He’s currently 7 years old. He has a fur brother named Max. They enjoy each other’s company and play together.

Guppy loves attention. He loves being cuddled and when the family shows him love. His favorite thing is playing with his toys and playing catch. When he is around kids he gets even more excited.

Guppy is special because he always asks for attention. He will beg for cuddles. He is one happy dog and always makes us smile with his running and jumping everywhere.

Guppy suffered an accident playing. Jumped off the couch and he landed wrong so he ruptured a disk and lost function on his hind legs. I took him to Premier Veterinary Group in Chicago. The vet did an MRI and they had told me it would depend on results if he would need surgery or if there was no hope and I would have to think about options like having him on meds or euthanized.

When I received the bill for Guppy’s treatment, I was shocked because I was not able to afford the amount. I have been unemployed for a year now and I have a daughter I’m caring for.