Leo is a 5 year old Chihuahua in Groton, CT, who needs $2,000 for Laminectomy Complex.

I got Leo for my birthday in July 2020. It was a life long obsession to have a tiny chihuahua and it finally came true! He was 9 weeks to the day on my birthday when I got him, so the name Leo during "Leo season" felt appropriate. He is the definition of a lapdog and is not only our best friend but 3rd wheel. He comes EVERYWHERE with us. His spunky self is what our family with 2 cats needed.

Our boy has never had any major health concerns and is a generally a healthy fit dog. He started yelping over small movements over the weekend, and by Monday the vet said it was a sore neck. 24 hours and some antinflammatories later, he collapsed, scream-yelping at any movement. Emergency vet has confirmed a slipped disc and surgery needed or else he would be in extreme pain and agony.

I've never met a dog like this. He even does a cartwheel when he goes peepee! His favorite toy is lambchop, we collect all the different editions and versions for each holiday. His funniest quirk is thay there is one specific alarm on my phone he loves and sings to. My wakeup calls have gone from generic iPhone tunes to my little guy singing me awake. His seat of choice is perched on dads shoulder

I have found not only does this dog need me but I need him. He has been through my side through losses and gains. His biggest role is becoming a big bro- I'm 7 months along with my first human child (he'll always be my 1st baby.) Costs and finances are so tight for me.