Kapten is a 7 year old Siberian Husky in Mount Prospect, IL, who needs $10,000 for Hyperparathyroidism.

Kapten came into our lives 8 years ago. He's a Husky/Cattle Dog mix and has become an inseparable part of our family. I originally wanted a Pomsky, and the breeder wasn't honest about his breed, but I decided he'd be my dog anyway and completely fell in love with him. He might not have been the dog I wanted, but he's the dog I needed. He's the only pet in our household, and his favorite time is wh

Kapten was recently diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism, caused by a benign tumor on his parathyroid gland, confirmed by ultrasound at Veterinary Specialty Center in Bannockburn, IL. This isn't a chronic condition we'll manage forever, it's a one-time surgery that can cure it completely. But left untreated, the elevated calcium it's causing puts him at real risk for kidney damage. Huskies a

Kapten has the most striking eyes, one blue and one gold, and it's the first thing people notice about him. But what makes him special is how present he is with the people he loves. He's not the kind of dog who's happy just being in the room, he wants to be part of everything. Whether it's a walk around the neighborhood or a lazy afternoon on the couch, he's glued to our side. He's gentle, a littl

We're new homeowners, just closed on our first home last year, and between the mortgage and unexpected family circumstances, we don't have $10k+ in reserve for a surgery like this. We're doing what we can on our end, we just need help closing the gap so Kapten gets care.