Korlei Rue is a 12-year-old Dachshund in Carson City, NV, who needs $1,000 for Pyometra, Pancreatitis, and Sepsis Treatment.

Korilei Rue, Rue for short, has been my baby since she was 4 months old. I was looking for something to help with my teenagers severe depression. Therapy suggested an emotional support animal. I came across Korlei Rue, she was in another but needed a home. We rescued her and brought her home to become a part of our family in 2010.

Rue loves everyone, we have rescued two additional doxies adding to our family since Rue came to us. Her best friends, Jackson 11 years old and Charlie 8 years old. She is the most tolerant, sweetest, loving pup you'll ever meet. She likes to give kisses and demands to snuggle if you sit near. She loves food, all food, but her favorite is chicken.

Rue first helped to bring my daughter back from the depths of severe depression. She gave her someone to be responsible for, to care for and Rue has loved her unconditionally ever since. Later, Rue became my strength as I battled addiction. Rue was my hope. She gave me all her love and trusted me. She loved me when I was unable to love myself. I celebrate 10 years in recovery 10/18 thanks to Rue.

Rue is now 12 years old. I never had her spayed. As she got older I thought she didn't need to have a surgery due to her age. I had no idea what pyometra was or that it was often fatal in unaltered older pups. Rue became ill, I brought her to her vet, and she had to have emergency surgery. Her chances were not good as her uterus had ruptured.

My husband and I are self employed small business owners of a lawn maintenance company. With the rapidly rising costs of supplies and fuel we have been struggling to keep the business going. In May I lost my full-time employment. Rue is our princess our baby.