Jake is a 10 year old Golden Retriever in Watsonville, CA, who needs $2,000 for Splenectomy and Possible Chemo.

Just before pandemic I lost my first golden, she died in my arms. I was working a trip as a Flight Attendant and was crying and my work buddy recommended I get anther dog. I had a dog on Pet finder in mind. Lo and behold the Golden was listed by another crew member she knew who ran Road Trip 4 Paws in Texas. By the time we landed in LGA, she was on the phone setting everything up to adopt Jake.

Our family is seeking help for Jakes surgery. Last Friday he was lethargic and drinking tons of water. On Monday we ran to Pacific Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital to seek help. After an ultrasound and labs we discovered Jake had a bleeding tumor in his spleen. The next day we went back for another ultrasound and X-rays, nothing indicated spread of tumor. Doctors recommended Spleen removal.

Jake came to me as timid pup, afraid of everyone but me. He now feels safe in our household of five with two cats. He greats everyone with a toy in his mouth. He wants all the belly rubs. He has brighten all our days, and he gives emotional support for free. He has comforted me through divorce, deaths of parents and adjusting to retirement.

Because of Pandemic, I retired and divorced very quickly. I moved home to expensive California to be with Daughters. Not knowing how hard living on a fixed income would be. I am finding people won’t hire me because of age. We all work together to make ends meet.