Lemon is a 1-year-old German Shepherd in Fort Lauderdale, FL, who needs $2,000 for cancer treatment.

Poor Lemon and her family got hit with a one-two punch. First, Lemon's human mom, Jana V., lost her job due to the pandemic. Then she learned Lemon, who is only a year old, has cancer. "Lemon was diagnosed with malignant melanoma when a biopsy was sent out for a tumor that the vets thought was a simple skin tag," Jana tells Waggle.

There is a treatment for this kind of cancer, but it's a cost Jana can't afford without a paycheck. Lemon's cancer team at Coral Springs Animal Hospital started her on a regimen of melanoma vaccinations. Then in six weeks, her veterinarian will run blood tests, take X-rays, and aspirate the site again to see if the cancer is still there.

Jana appreciates all the assistance she can get to help Lemon with her unexpected diagnosis. "Her life expectancy was cut by years, and I would be forever grateful for more time with my beautiful pup," she says.

Lemon's family is hopeful the treatment will work, and she will be back to being her ole self. "She spends most of her time with me but is equally happy when my boyfriend comes home from work and loves on her. We thought she might be too big for the bed, but she makes herself fit JUST FINE. She was the perfect fit for our family, and I truly believe she mends us all together." Jana adds.

The beautiful white dog means so much to Jana and her family. "I've had little Lemon since she was three months old, my cousin's German Shepard had puppies and offered me one," Jana says. "She is my only animal not rescued, but I like to think she rescued us. She loves all humans and animals she comes in contact with."