King Crumble is a 11-year-old Beagle in Geneva, OH, who needs $843 for immediate surgery.

While North East Ohio Greyhound Rescue doesn't know exactly what happened to King Crumble before they saved him, they can tell he had a horrible life.

The dog was found as a stray in South Carolina, where he ended up in a local shelter. "He was very thin, had a multitude of health issues, and was deemed unadoptable," Duane J. from the rescue tells Waggle. "Crumble was starving and full of buckshot."

As soon as the group heard about Crumble, Duane says they started making arrangements to get him a ride to their sanctuary. "I said, 'He's coming here to live out his days. He needed us.'"

Dr. Zulandt from Madison Vet Hospital is treating Crumble. The rescue says the poor dog has a long list of ailments: His liver is damaged, he is nearly blind, he has severe skin allergies which make him scratch constantly, and he has an undescended testicle that needs to be surgically removed, along with several rotting teeth. The good news is after Crumble gets the surgery and care he needs, he is expected to have a good quality of life in the future.

"While Crumble's past abuse and neglect is apparent from his physical condition, you'd never know it from his behavior," Duane says. "He loves to be held and cuddled. Now that his hind end is getting stronger, he jumps up and down when it's time to eat. He takes his medications like a champ, and he's so good when the vet is examining him. Crumble is a survivor, and he surprises us with his improvement. He deserves the best of whatever time he has left."

The nonprofit group says Crumble absolutely loves his little bed, and they think it may be the first time that he's ever had one. Despite all this little dog has endured, Crumble has such a positive outlook and is so happy. His tail wags constantly, and he plays with his toys and another dog, his friend, Daisy Mae. He's such an inspiration.

The rescue's donations have taken a hit during the pandemic. They are hoping to raise enough money to treat all of Crumble's ailments. "I can't say it enough, I'm so thankful to all the people who make donations," Duane adds. "It all goes to the animals' welfare."