Hershey is a 12-year-old Lab Mix in Morganton, NC, who needs $1,400 for Trametnib.

We rescued Hershey the year we got married and she’s like our first baby. We have 5 other pets and Hershey is the alpha/mom to all. My moms dog Candi started the pet name theme. Hershey was a destructive little thing at first and has grown to be our house patrol. She has the sweetest disposition and still plays like a puppy.

When Hershey was young and we boarded her, we had to pay for individual playtime because she did not play well with others. So spoiled. Now the other pets groom her and fuss over her and it’s so funny to watch. She seems to have surrendered to all of this love and affection. She follows me from room to room like she might miss something really important.

I borrowed from my retirement and have amassed several thousand dollars of debt through care credit. I have no more resources. Hershey seems strong to me and she does not appear ready to die. Her being healthy again would bring so much joy to us. She is our precious one.

Hershey was diagnosed with oral melanoma in February and part of her lower mouth was removed in March. The cancer spread and she is receiving chemotherapy. She is treated by Dr. Sarah Collette at Upstate Vet Emergency and Specialty in Asheville. New medication has been ordered/invoiced through Fidocure/One Health Co., Inc.

Hershey growls when someone else sits in her favorite chair. She runs through the house swinging her red hippo rope toy. Her walking spot is at the park and she loves car rides. She tries to go with me to work every morning. She kisses my forehead often and she has a love affair with peanut butter. She is terrified of thunder and plastic bags, and she hates noise making appliances like blenders.