Laila is a 10-year-old Boxer Mix in Santa Monica, CA, who needs $2,000 for Thymoma.

Ten years ago, I rescued a 3 month old puppy named Laila. She is the sweetest, most energetic girl that wants to say hi to everyone on the street. She loves to play with the other dogs passing by and many store owners in the neighborhood know her as she pops her cute head into their shops looking for treats & rub downs. She is very loving as she enjoys licking people & giving kisses.

It is just Laila and myself in the household but when friends come over, she demands their attention to play tug of war or fetch. She enjoys to cuddle up right next to me on the couch or in one of her beds. She either sleeps in the living room or my bedroom. During the day, we go on long walks & tend to sit in a park to relax most days. She likes to sunbathe!

In August 2019, I lost my job and have been unemployed ever since. I used my credit card to pay for the procedure and I find myself in a tough spot as I am looking for a donation to help with bills. At that moment, I just knew I had to save her life a would do it again.

Laila had a cough that wouldn't go away and the she lost her bark. I brought her to the vet a a chest x-ray revealed a growth pressing against her heart. A needle aspirate was performed revealing a tumor called Thymoma. The pathologist recommended removal of the tumor & I sat down with a surgeon Dr. Somerville from the VCA ASEC in West Los Angeles to discuss the treatment and scheduled surgery.

Laila's best friend lives next door & we let the dogs play often. They love each other. If I go out of town, she comes along. In the mountains, she bucks around the snow, rolling around in it & eating it. She is very vocal. She lets me know what she wants. For instance, she will go to the door & get my attention to go outside. She will drop a ball in my lap if she wants to play.