Jarbi is a four-year-old Pit Bull in Simi Valley, CA, who needs $900 for urgent dental surgery.

Despite all Jarbi has been through, he is one of the most resilient and loving dogs to come through the doors of Southern California Pit Bull Rescue.

"He was found as a stray," Mark R., from the rescue, tells Waggle. "Even though he was microchipped, his family never came to the shelter to rescue him. Then poor Jarbi developed kennel cough and was placed into isolation, alone and out of public view. Not even the volunteers were allowed to see him and say hello."

Mark has a huge heart, and when he hears of dogs like Jarbi, he races to the rescue!

"Jarbi is the most loving guy in the world. He's super sweet, loves going on walks, and giving kisses. He's fit in with our pack from the moment we rescued him. Jarbi loves to run around our yard, smell the plants, and enjoy the sunshine," Mark says.

But when Mark was getting all those kisses, he got a whiff of Jarbi's breath which alerted him to trouble.

"His breath was horrible. When we opened his mouth, we were disgusted to see a totally rotten tooth. It was so badly infected that the infection was in his sinuses," Mark says.

Mark brought Jarbi to VCA Westlake Village Animal Hospital and learned Jarbi needs urgent dental surgery and antibiotics immediately. Southern California Pit Bull Rescue doesn't shy away from saving dogs with medical needs, but they rely on donations to care for them.

"Just this week alone, we had four dogs that required over $5,000 in vet bills. We are a registered 501(c)(3) that depends on donations to help these amazing dogs," Mark says.

The rescue is excited for Jarbi to get his surgery so he can then be posted for adoption and find the forever family he so deserves.

"Jarbi has become best friends with another of our rescue dogs," Mark says. "They enjoy going on walks together and just hanging out. Jarbi is a very mild-mannered dog that listens and respects others. He's always wants to be pet and loves human interaction. He loves to hang out and be a part of the family. He's just a fun-loving guy that is looking for his new home."