Koba is a three-year-old Dachshund in Vacaville, CA, who needs $1,267 for emergency surgery.

When another dog attacked Koba, his struggling family sprang into action to ensure he got the care he needed.

"He was losing so much blood, we were afraid of what had happened, and we rushed to the pet hospital," Tina C., Koba's human mom, tells Waggle.

X-rays revealed the other dog's teeth punctured Koba's trachea, and he needed surgery to fix it, stat. Solano Napa Pet Emergency Clinic was ready to help. "Before surgery, they let me sit and hold Koba. I was devastated and scared," Tina says.

Koba made it through the operation. He now has a drain in his neck and needs continuing care. His medical bills are adding up, and that's panicking Tina. She has been financially devasted by natural disasters and COVID-19.

Tina works for a woman-owned business that helped keep the community fed when wildfires ravaged the area. "The small catering company was quick to respond and provide meals for displaced families who were victims of the fires," Tina adds. "Then the catering van was broken into, lit on fire, and destroyed, but they continued to deliver much-needed meals to fire victims."

When the pandemic hit, the catering business suffered another financial setback--- all their events, like weddings, fundraisers, and parties, were canceled. Tina's husband is a Petty Officer First Class for the Navy. "We live on a fixed income, my husband is retired, and I work a part-time job. I didn’t even think of the cost when we took Koba to the hospital. I just wanted him to be healthy again," Tina says.

Koba's family has given so much to the community, now they hope the Waggle community will help Koba during these difficult times.