Jax is a 5-year-old Chiweenie/Pomeranian mix in Lafayette, LA, who needs $735 for treatment for heartworms.

I rescued Jax when he was just 4 weeks old. I would wake up ever 2-4 hours to bottle feed him until he was old enough to eat on his own. He caught parvo twice in his first year and was strong enough to beat it both times. We have bonded just like a mother and her child. He has often been called my "shadow" because he follows me just about everywhere. Aside from the early fight with parvo, Jax has been a healthy dog full of life and love and energy and we are truly a family together.