Jax is a 7-year-old Bassett Hound Mix in Elburn, IL, who needs $2,681 for Eye Enucleation.

Jax came into our lives in 2013, when I had just lost a family member. The typical story, we fell in love with him, & his one blue eye. He was unique in breed & personality alike. He ran into walls & was so clumsy at first. He is now a member of the family. Jax has been a healthy pup until recent. My husband and I have been laid off and Jax needs eye removal due to severe onset glaucoma.

Jax loves to run around with our other pup Levi. They roam around the gardens outside. Jax does laps up & back along the fence in our yard with the neighbor dogs. He's become great friends with them. He is also very protective of his new baby sister, and checks in on her often or when she fusses.

My husband and I have been laid off due to the Covid pandemic. We are behind on bills as is everyone, and cannot afford the surgery Jax needs to live a healthy life. We would be lost without him in this time, and need help to save his life.

A few days ago (July 13) we noticed that Jax was not eating, drinking or playing like is usual self. Finally, we noticed there was a fog across his eyes and he was not able to keep them open. We took Jax to the ER Vet of St. Charles where they diagnosed Jax with genetic glaucoma and high pressure (which is what causes the pain) in his eyes. He is now in need of fast eye removal.

Jax has such a big personality. Whenever we talk to him, or call him, he tilts his head as though he is fully understood what you just said. When we come inside from a long walk or warm run in the yard, he plops down, belly to the cool floor. He brings so much joy to our home, it is hard to see him in so much pain.