Leo is a one-year-old Labrador in Eau Claire , WI, who needs $1,500 for urgent surgery.

Migon C. has a heart of gold. She and her "foster fail," Leo the Labrador, urgently need your help.

When Leo was just 12 weeks old, he was diagnosed with megaesophagus. It's a cruel and unfair condition where a dog's esophagus doesn't contract and push food down to their stomach.

Leo and other dogs with megaesophagus often sit upright to eat, allowing gravity to pull food down to their stomachs. If they don't eat upright, they can regurgitate their food and get aspiration pneumonia which can be fatal.

In Leo's case, he's not getting enough nutrition. He only weighs 31 pounds. His specialist at the Veterinary Medical Center North University of Minnesota says it's time to implant a feeding tube in Leo so he can get his nutrients and gain weight.

Migon tells Waggle that her family adopted Leo knowing about his medical condition, because they adore him.

"Leo loves everyone," Migon says. "He will greet you at the door with his tail going in circles until he gets his hugs and cuddles. Leo loves to run outside and do zoomies. Leo sleeps in any of the kids' beds, loves to snore, and goes on car rides. Our family has grown to love Leo. He has been a joy to us and is a part of our family now and forever."

Migon has spent thousands of dollars on Leo's care and drives him to his specialist two hours from her home. Right now, she needs help to get Leo the lifesaving care he needs.

"A feeding tube is the only lifeline for Leo to survive, or his body will start shutting down," she says. "Leo should have the long, full life he deserves. We have taken on Leo as our family pet and have racked up enormous vet bills. We cannot endure this expense of the surgical tube placement and are heartbroken for Leo's outlook without the procedure."